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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!

You can also find ArmoGear products from Ness Toys on Amazon HERE!

T.L.C. Kritters

These adorable kritters from Redwood-Ventures come ready to be fed and cared for and all you need to do is unwrap them from their incubator! First of all, take a guess! Boy of Girl? Now you can do your gender reveal.

What kritter do we get? We will show you in the vide below! Use the included bottle to feed your new pet and – give it a squeeze to make it sneeze. Take off the Kritter’s diaper and dunk it in cool water to reveal a dirty diaper, noted by emojis. Clean the diaper by soaking in warm water.

Smooshy Mushy Season 4 Creamy Dreamy

Also from Redwood-Ventures are these fun Smooshy Mushy Season 4 creatures! Smooshy Mushy’s come in 6 different sets and the Creamy Dreamy is part of the Frozen Delights Set.

Season 4 of Frozen Delights Smooshy Mushy’s are a total of 8 pets and each of a bestie included. Unwrap your Straw Cup and you will find a Smooshy Pet, Mystery Bestie, Mini Bottle, Sticker, outer Smooshy Bottle and Bonus: Collectors Poset and Bestie Search Game! See what Besties and Pets we unwrapped in the video above!