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    Gluten Free Playdoh {DIY}

    / July 24, 2016 / 0 Comments

    While doing a quick makeup demonstration on my FB LIVE, Sophia asked if she could play with the play dough Brayden took out of the spare room. RED ALERT! RED ALERT! PLAY DOUGH…

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  • Gluten Free

    Zucchini Lasagna Rollups {Yum, Yum, Yum}

    / July 20, 2016 / 0 Comments

    Zucchini. Zucchini. And more Zucchini! We had such a crop of zucchini’s this past week, I can’t believe it!  I was all over Pinterest as well as my asking my friends, what should…

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  • Gluten Free

    Beef and Broccoli Crock Pot Recipe

    / February 24, 2016 / 0 Comments

    In the mood for Chinese?        Let me tell you, this crockpot beef and broccoli will hit the spot!!!  It is absolutely AAAAMMMAZING!!  So simple to prepare and deeeeelicious!!! I modified…

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  • Gluten Free

    Mac & Cheese- Sophia Style

    / January 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

    Say with me now… “Deeeeelishhhhh!!!!”   Who said you can’t have comfort food while living a healthy lifestyle?   Sometimes, my inner child comes out and just wants some good ol’ Mac  &…

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  • Gluten Free,  Mamahood

    Allergy Friendly Halloween Treats

    / October 18, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Note: This post first appeared on October 18, 2015.  It has been slightly updated with current information about The Teal Pumpkin Project, plus video.  Text and pictures below are mostly original. Trick-or-Treat! Although…

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  • Gluten Free

    Seared Ahi Tuna- Delish

    / September 20, 2015 / 2 Comments

    Andrew and I love Ahi Tuna. I came across a recipe in my bible of a cookbook, “Fixate,” and decided to give it a shot. It was amazing!  The picture doesn’t do justice!…

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  • Gluten Free

    Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe

    / September 9, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe:  I’ve had quite a few requests for the recipe of the chicken salad picture I recently posted.    I wish I can say I was creative enough to…

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  • Gluten Free,  Health/Wellness

    Clean Oatmeal Muffins-Yum!

    / June 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

    I finally found a delicious recipe for clean and gluten free oatmeal!  The last time I attempted to make anything with Old Fashioned Rolled oats, I was not thrilled.. In fact, the whole…

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  • DIY,  Gluten Free,  Mamahood

    Quick and Inexpensive Allergy Free Valentines

    / February 12, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Sophia and Brayden’s Valentine’s Day celebration at daycare was on Tuesday. When do you think I remembered “Oh, yah… I need to get their Valentines for their friends!”? If you guessed Monday- Ding,…

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    Allergy Free Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    / February 8, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly and by request, I had some mommies ask for gluten free Valentine’s Day gift ideas. Instead of just focusing on GF, I decided to create a Pinterest board highlighting…

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💕Mama of 3
🌟 Sharer of all the things that spark joy
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Heather, Born to Wear Diamonds
I have my very own @blippi Anyone else’s kiddi I have my very own @blippi 

Anyone else’s kiddies obsessed with the one and only? B-L-I-P-P-I! 🚜
Today seems like the perfect day to do all the thi Today seems like the perfect day to do all the things that light-you-up-inside. 

Have a wonderful Monday ✨
“Mommy, you need lipstick!” ❤️ Thank you, “Mommy, you need lipstick!” ❤️

Thank you, dude😘

But in all seriousness, I miss lipstick!  That pop of color always made me feel 👌🏻

One day I’ll get back to bold lip colors when we don’t need to wear 😷. Love me a nice pop of pink. 

Are you more Team Pink or Team Red! 👄 💄
Today is National Cuddle Up Day and as you can see Today is National Cuddle Up Day and as you can see, Lincoln is clearly thrilled with my cuddling. 🤣

I’m thinking....He may need a furry cuddle buddy! 

We’ve been talking about eventually adding a four legged friend to the family but unsure of which breed.  We are leaning toward a bigger dog (Lincoln is a cocker spaniel).. perhaps a lab? 🐶 

What are your favorite family-friendly pups?
Sophia approved ✅ Thank you @kraft_macandcheese Sophia approved ✅

Thank you @kraft_macandcheese for finally coming out with a delish gluten free Mac and Cheese for my girl! 

It cooked well and taste just like a regular box compared to other brands that get super soggy and filmy like 🤢

Just waiting for the gluten free @oreo to come out in two weeks... eeeeek! 🙌🏻

Feel free to tag your favorite gluten free brands!  We love trying all things gluten free over here!
So spread your Sparkle✨❤️ So spread your Sparkle✨❤️
Hey Mama, hey 👋🏻 Since we are starting 202 Hey Mama, hey 👋🏻 

Since we are starting 2021 off fresh, figured I should start with a refresher all about me 😉

I’m Heather, sharer of all-the-things that light-me-up inside. Here you’ll often see pictures of:
My kiddies (Sophia 8, Brayden 6, and Jameson 3) along with a motherhood story or lesson learned. 
The Hubs because he’s my main squeeze since 2005. 
Affordable fashion finds with an occasional splurge. 
Clean skincare and makeup. 
Gluten free goodies. 
Glamping/RV hacks. 
Disney World Magic. 
Something Kate Spade.
Pretty words. 
Health and fitness journeys. 
And a whole lot of Sparkle.

My latest venture started back in May when I launched @_spread_the_sparkle, a fundraising initiative to support our healthcare heroes taking care of our loved-ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This passion project filled my soul with such purpose and it will continue to fulfill its mission of reminding people of all-the-things that spark joy and happiness. 

My hope here is that you’ll be able to say something like, “Oh my.. my kids do the same thing!!!” Or “oh, that’s cute.. where did you get that?” Or even, “Oh Heather, did you really?” (And yes.  yes, I did!) 🤣

Anddd now that you know all the things that light-me-up inside (I call that Sparkle), tell me, what’s something that brought a smile to your face today?  Mine is in the comments✨
This was my 2020, on paper. If you’ve been fol This was my 2020, on paper. 

If you’ve been following me for quite sometime now, you know I’m a huge fan of planners!  I don’t just use them for appointment reminders- I map out my short-term goals, practice gratitude, the keeper of all my projects and ideas that light-me-up inside. ✨

The spiral bound planner is my tried and true for all things appointments and brain dumps! It’s the Life Planner by @erincondren and my favorite feature is being able to breakdown the week into individual days.  Plus the inspirational quotes and gorgeous designs make filling it out almost like a therapeutic experience. 

I use the hard cover priority planners by @thestarttodaybrand for my short term projects and business goals.  @_spread_the_sparkle wouldn’t have been as successful if it wasn’t for these planners forcing me to breakdown my time by the hour, goal tracking, accountablilty.  Yes, people may think I’m cra-cra (The Hubs included) but this system works for me and it truly brings me joy putting the pen to the pages. 

I will tell you though, I recently have been through a season where I wasn’t dedicating the time towards my planners and I’m ready to get back into it🙌🏻.. it’s honestly such a special time where I reflect, feel the feels and become inspired 🔥on how I’m going to continue to spread more sparkle in this 🌎 

Tell me, where did you get your 2021 planner? Mine are arriving any day now!
This girl... Caught her cleaning-up the kitchen a This girl...

Caught her cleaning-up the kitchen after last night’s dinner, packing leftovers in containers and even loaded the dish washer WITHOUT ASKING. 

I never knew she could handle it ALL and she kinda blew me away!  She even requested a towel to dry the dishes (look at the towel on the counter @jojofundeluxe 😉✨)

At the age of eight, my strong-willed firecracker is testing her boundaries with a whole lot of sass leading us to often hold our breath after her occasional eye roll (lord give me, strength). But then, she does something like this that restores my faith in parenting. 

First, I know she’s always watching because she cleaned this kitchen-up exactly the way I do ☺️ and secondly, she really does have a sweet side 🤣. Now, now, I know she’s a good girl because that’s all I hear from her teachers, coaches, and friends. But as you mamas know, we often see that OTHER side a bit more often than we like.  However, when we do get our proud mama moments, we soak them up and feel the feels ☺️✨#sparkle 

Thank you, Sophia, for this sweet gesture.  You have no idea how much Mommy and Daddy needed to see it 😘
Don’t mind me.. I had my first experience at @a Don’t mind me..

I had my first experience at @athomestores. 

All I can say is, WOW 🙌🏻

Basically it’s like a Home Goods on crack with aisles and aisles of pillows and wall decor!! It’s a home decor lovers dream..
And yup, I lived it today... 

And yes, I got two throw pillows for my bed 😉
Well.. someone looks comfy in our new white beddin Well.. someone looks comfy in our new white bedding set from @amazon!  This five-piece king set was under $100 and even The Hubs said, “I really like it!” Score!! 🙌🏻

Now to decide what color throw and accent pillows? 

Anddd no Jameo, I’m not doing blue and orange like @blippi
Every year I look forward to this one little gift Every year I look forward to this one little gift 🍿 

My popcorn tin!! 

Love me some cheddar and Carmel popcorn!  What’s your fave?

And kudos to The Hubs for a @themandalorian tin 🙌🏻
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night 🎄✨❤️

(Because we are all sorts of exhausted over here.)

Hoping your day was filled with smiles, joy, and Sparkle even if it looked a bit different this year.  Ours certainly was and my heart goes out to the families effected by this virus who can’t spend time with their loved ones.  Believe me, I feel your pain 💔 My heart also goes out the families of our first responders, military, healthcare workers and professionals working today and couldn’t be with their loved ones.  Please know you are appreciated and hope you celebrate with your families soon❤️
From our crazy Clan to yours, we wish you much lo From our crazy Clan to yours, we  wish you much love, good health, and Sparkle today and always!✨

Merry Christmas Eve🎄
Brayden has been asking to go to @petsmart to get Brayden has been asking to go to @petsmart to get Lincoln a sweater for the winter.  He’s been bringing it up the last few weeks, but yesterday he was adamant about getting him one.  He even went into his wallet and gave me $20 and said, “He needs one.”

So, on the way home from work, The Hubs was just passing by @petsmart and picked-up this little sweater vest. 

I mean... how fitting?! It’s perfect for our little old-man. 

Brayden has such a soft-spot for his animals and it just melts my heart❤️
Here’s to hoping I can walk tomorrow 🤣❄️❤️
Fa La La La Laaaa 🎄 ❤️ Ps- this hat from @ Fa La La La Laaaa 🎄 ❤️

Ps- this hat from @amazonfashion will be on repeat all winter, just sayin’.
Couples who shovel together ____________ (fill in Couples who shovel together ____________ (fill in the blank). ❄️ ❤️🤣
Snowstorms call for the obligatory matching PJ pho Snowstorms call for the obligatory matching PJ photo session. 

This years look is inspired by the kids’ favorite holiday movie ...

 “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal”. 

We even have our own Kevin Mccallister🤣❤️

What movie are your kiddies loving this holiday season?
And the first snowmen of the season were construct And the first snowmen of the season were constructed today. ⛄️ 

Ps- if you’re late in the game like me and haven’t done your snow gear inventory just yet, here’s your reminder!! Brayden made his smowman in snow boots two-sizes too small. #momoftheyear #targetpickup
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