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Nothing inspires the holiday spirit quite like a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. You want that picture-perfect look, but you’re starting to wonder if it’s worth bringing a cut tree into your home to get it. If you’re on the fence, consider these five reasons you should switch to an artificial Christmas tree this season.  

Realistic Look

Gone are the days when artificial trees looked like green pipe cleaners stuck to a metal pole. Balsam Hill reviews boast about the next generation of artificial trees that look even better than the real thing. With the right materials and attention to detail, modern artificial Christmas trees look the part.

Lower Maintenance

Natural cut trees require plenty of water to maintain their freshness, which means you’ll be caring for it every day until it’s hauled away. Artificial trees don’t require any attention once they’re set up, and Balsam Hill professional reviews demonstrate that the process is often much easier for an artificial tree than its natural counterpart.

Longer Lasting

The great thing about an artificial tree is that you can leave it up as long as you’d like without worrying about it drying out and becoming a fire hazard. This means countless cozy nights admiring the twinkle lights, mug of hot cocoa in hand.

Free from Pests

It isn’t something you’d necessarily think about, but bringing a live tree into the home can bring some unwanted house guests along with it. Spiders, mites, moths, bark lice and many more critters can hitch a ride into your home, with some taking up residency for good.

Free from Allergens

Many people who are sensitive to common allergens find that real Christmas trees can sour their holiday season with stuffy noses and even itching and hives. Artificial trees are made with a synthetic material that won’t cause allergies to flare up for those sensitive to real trees.

Christmas trees are a festive part of the holiday season. Choosing an artificial tree can make the season merry and bright because of its many advantages over a natural tree.

I surely have been more adventurous in the kitchen now that I am stuck home. However, what I am finding is many recipes I have been making are one’s I should have been using all along. Some are so quick and easy and to think I was buying pre-made versions with less healthy ingredients.

For example, I now make my own tortilla chips with low carb tortillas and I also make my own cheese crisps for salads and wraps using Folios (gluten free and dairy free) cheese wraps. I’ll share this Gluten Free Cheese Crisps Recipe with you.

For this recipe I used the cheddar Folios cheese wraps. With my tween who is lactose sensitive, finding cheddar that is dairy free and actually tastes good has been a huge benefit. With this recipe I can make and store cheese crisps we use to pair with salads and also use in wraps instead of shredded cheese because cheese crisps add a yummy crunch. You can even use these wraps as the wrap itself!

Gluten Free Cheese Crisps Recipe

To start you need to preheat the oven to 375. The heating instructions are on the back of the package so I just follow that and they came out great. You need a flat cookie sheet and the wraps already come with their own parchment paper you will want to use as a barrier between the cheese and the baking sheet for grease and celiac safety reasons.

I use a pizza cutter to turn each wrap into 8 triangles. I also separate the cheese from the parchment paper then lay back down. This loosen the cheese a bit so when it bakes you aren’t trying to peel it off in stubborn spots where it can stick. There is enough oil that releases that this step isn’t crucial, just something I do.

I make my cuts before I bake and you may have to separate a tad as they tend to bake together if you did not separate them. I left some unseparated above to show you why I start by spacing them out a tad before I put them in the oven.

Once you cut these wraps into 8 triangles and separate a bit just bake for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. You can store them in an airtight container. They will keep 5-7 days but in my home they don’t last through day 2!

About Folios Cheese Wraps

Folios™ are keto-approved, lightly baked sheets of cheese that can be wrapped, stuffed, rolled, melted, crisped and baked. They are made of 100% all-natural cheese that are lactose and gluten-free, made without  wheat,  starch, fillers or added sugar and are only 1g of carbs.

They can be found in a 10-count pack at Costco and all other retailers nationwide in a 4-count pack. To purchase online go to:  https://www.supermarketitaly.com/folios/. Also find these at Walmart and other retailers such as Amazon.

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For those that suffer from chronic heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), it can be difficult to find a natural form of relief. In fact, many people suffer for many years before they find what works for them. There are many medications that can help but they come with risks, some of them deadly.

What you eat can greatly affect how often you suffer from acid reflux. Foods that are high in fats or that are acidic can often make your GERD worse. By making subtle changes to your diet, you can reduce your stomach acid and relieve some of the pain and discomfort that comes when you have acid reflux.

Prescription medications may work for some people with GERD but they have limited success and can be very harmful. In fact, in 2019, the common acid reflux medication Zantac was taken off the market due to its cancer-causing properties. If you have taken Zantac in the past and have been harmed as a result you can click here to learn more about getting legal compensation. 

If you are looking for alternative remedies to help with your GERD, you can start with making small changes to your diet. Let’s take a look at some of the most powerful and healthy foods that can help your acid reflux.

Ginger

Ginger is an affordable and delicious additive to any meal or beverage that can help calm the acid in your stomach. For centuries, ginger root and teas have been used to cure an upset stomach. Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can also help reduce irritation in your esophagus caused by a backflow of acid.

Non-Citrus Fruit

Fruits are a healthy addition to any diet. However, for those that suffer from GERD, only non-citrus fruits are recommended. Bananas, melons, pears, and apples are a great snack for anyone that wants to add something healthy to their low acid diet.

Oatmeal

One bowl of oatmeal for breakfast each morning can help balance out your stomach acid for the rest of the day. Whole grains and natural oatmeals do a great job of lowering your acid content and reducing the chance of heartburn due to reflux.

Vegetables

Low fat, low sugar vegetables are a great source of natural nutrients and vitamins. Vegetables are easy for your system to digest and reduce the risk of a build-up of excess stomach acids. For the best results, green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, beans, and kale are recommended. Potatoes and other starchy vegetables can also reduce your levels of stomach acid.

Egg Whites

If you are looking for more protein in your diet you can’t go wrong with egg whites. Egg whites can be used in almost any recipe and are a delicious addition to any meal of the day.

If you are concerned about using prescription medication for your acid reflux you may want to consider taking a more natural approach. These superfoods can not only give you the flavor and nutrients that you want in your diet but can help relieve the symptoms of your acid reflux.

With summer coming, we need engaging toys and games to get the kids unplugged and outdoors to play. My son has outdoor or friend time built into his daily schedule for summer so he gets his screen-free break each day and they could not wait to break into the summer toys!

This is Laser Battle by ArmoGear. It is almost giving it no justice calling this set a ‘toy’. It is excellent quality and these vests and laser guns have a very long range. There are so many features!

• Wireless target vests
• 15-second invisibility mode
• Built-in night vision flashlight
• Voice guided gameplay and instructions
• 150-200 ft shooting range
• Multi-player capability
• Four different weapon modes with sound effects
• more….

When it comes to playing outdoor games, there is no better way to see the game in action than with a video! Below find the brand video of the set and all of the features.

Next, see the video of Anthony (my son) and some neighbor boys trying it out for the very first time!

Anthony’s video….

Set up requires 2 AAA batteries per vest and gun (not included). Make sure you are prepared with plenty of batteries. Every gun and vest has an on/off switch so they are not sitting and draining unnecessary battery when not in use.

Perhaps kids don’t need an instruction booklet for toys, but I highly recommend reading the short list of game play instructions because we did and easily learned how to find and use all features and we would have missed some of these tips had we not taken that time to read them.

You can save with my promo code! Just visit this link to ArmoGear and use the code: PARENTINGHEALTHY for $8 off your set!

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