"Project AmeniT's" partners with "Three Crazy Ladies on a Misson"

Over 18 months ago I started "Project AmeniT's".  I collect hotel amenities like shampoo, conditioner, soap, ECT.  With your help we have be able to supply amenities to the Slave Lake Fire, over 350 stocking full of amenities to people in need this past Christmas, and now to "Three Crazy Ladies on a Mission".

I had a meeting with my friend from "Three Crazy Ladies on a Mission" yesterday and the stories I heard broke my heart.  My friend, and founder, of TCLOAM works for a community outreach program.  She works with families who struggle EVERYDAY to feed and provide for their families, but are unable to do so.  The thought of children going without food, is unfathomable to me and I won't stand for it.

I have decided to partner with them and help out these families.  With the amazing group of friends and family I have, I know we can make a difference.

I will be collecting amenities, (shampoo, conditioner, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, tampons, pads, razors, diapers, ECT) as per usual.  I am now adding to the list non perishable food items.  I will be collecting all of the above items year round.

There is a desperate need for food right now, so the more, the better.  Even if you see a box of granola bars on sale and donate it, that will make a world of a difference to family who has nothing.  You can leave any items on my front door step or message me and I will pick them up.

Thank you everyone!

Tania

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

As most of you know, I have been experimenting with gluten free recipes.  We now have many friends with Celiac disease and/or allergies to gluten and it is nice to offer them alternatives when they come over or we go to their house.  I also enjoy exposing my family to new and sometimes healthier options.

I have been searching high and low on the internet for great recipes.  I found a great one on Pintrest, put my two cents into it, and made these.  No word of a lie, Ivan (my husband) couldn't tell the difference between these and my regular chocolate chip cookies....if fact, there are very similar.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups brown rice flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp xanthan gum (found at your local health food store)
2 cups chocolate chips

Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl mix together rice flour, soda, and xanthan gum and set aside.

With a Kitchen Aid, beat the softened butter.  Add in the brown and granulated sugar and beat on medium speed for one minute.  Add in the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla.  Beat for another minute on medium speed.

Place the mixer on low and add in your dry ingredients about a half a cup at a time.  Mix just until combined.  Stir in your chocolate chips.

Place dough by the rounded spoonful onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake until just golden brown (between 8-12 minutes depending on your oven).

Cool completely on a wire rack.

Enjoy.

Recipe adapted by Make it and Love it.