10 Reasons Girls Should Play Sports!

While there are many reasons that girls should play sports, here are 10 that stand out. If, like me, you have a daughter who doesn't seem interested in traditional team sports, look for opportunities for her to participate in fitness and a team environment in other areas, including dance, martial arts, yoga, etc. Encourage her to form a “walking club” with friends at school or to train with a couple of friends for a local 5k. And be sure to let her try lots of different activities, it might take a while to find the one she will enjoy the most and stick with.

Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

 

muffin recipe for christmas

Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins Perfect for Christmas Morning

by Minette Riordan

This recipe for mini chocolate chip zucchini muffins is one my dad’s favorite gluten free websites. My dad made one change that seemed to work better – either use mini-chocolate chips or chop the larger chips into smaller pieces. These muffins definitely need to be made in a mini-muffin pan and the larger chips overwhelmed the muffins. These are tiny morsels of sheer deliciousness, especially warm out of the oven with the softened chocolate bits melting in your mouth. Enjoy!

7 Homemade Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas

Cute Teacher Gift Ideas for the First Day of School

by Minette Riordan

Here are 7 clever ideas for cute teacher gifts for the first day of school. I picked all of these because they are simple to make, affordable and thoughtful! I don’t know about you but back to school is a crazy time! Getting the kids back on a normal sleep schedule, getting them organized with school supplies, finding back packs and lunch boxes and so on makes that week before school a busy one! Yet the idea of sending our little ones off to kindergarten with a nice note of appreciation is such a lovely thought. And of course, an excuse to make something… let’s get crafty!