New Year, New Tablet iPad Mini Giveaway
New Year, New Tablet iPad Mini Giveaway
Organized by Budget Earth
Can you believe that 2015 is nearly here! I am so excited to welcome the New Year because it has to be better than last year! Knowing that many of my readers have had both good and bad times this year too, I decided to say farewell to 2014 and hello to 2015 with a fun tablet giveaway! My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life and a group of great bloggers have come together and contributed money to pay for this prize for you – to make sure 2015 starts out right for one lucky reader! One very lucky reader will win a brand new 16 GB iPad Mini! Those who live outside the United States will receive the cash equivalent in US dollars. To learn more, make sure to read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter below!
New Year, New Tablet iPad Mini Giveaway:
- One lucky reader will win an 16 GB Apple iPad Mini.
- Open Worldwide (If outside the US, prize will be cash equivalent to tablet price only).
- Winners will be chosen at random through Rafflecopter via Random.org.
- Sweepstakes ends January 11th at 11:59pm ET.
- Winner will be notified via email.
- Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
- Budget Earth is responsible for prize fulfillment.
- Must be 18 years or older to enter Rafflecopter.
- Only one entrant per household.
- Void where prohibited.
- Entering the Rafflecopter means you agree to terms above.
- Good Luck!
Disclosure: This blog did not receive compensation for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this sweepstakes. Prize fulfillment will be handled by sponsor.
Gluten Free in Dubai Restaurant Tips
Gluten Free in Dubai
Dubai is known around the world for its burgeoning restaurant scene that not only encompasses expected highlights, such as French, Japanese and fusion cuisine, but also nods to the traditions and flavours of the Middle East. It seems in Dubai, there’s always a new spin being put on the dining experience; from the interactive tables from which you can order in Ebony, to salsa-dancing your calories away at Ocacti. But what concessions are being made to those who must follow a strict gluten-free diet, and is there a way to satisfy your appetite in this international city of many flavours?
Visit Organic Foods and Cafe
The core option for those pursuing a gluten-free diet in Dubai is the Organic Foods and Café, located on Sheikh Zayed Road. This caring chain is a one stop shop for those with specialised dietary requirements, with a fresh food store and café where diners can eat in the knowledge that every care has been taken to source and perfect their freshly prepared meal. For those who don’t have time to sit down, there’s even a take-out option!
Speak to the chef
Before resigning yourself to restaurants that solely market themselves on their gluten free kudos, phone in advance and enquire about the menu options at somewhere you’d like to try. Most chefs are happy to discuss the ingredients and methods they use to prepare their food, and giving them a reason to tailor their cooking is often met with enthusiasm.
Explore the world
Some global cuisines are friendlier than others to those who have gluten intolerance, but that doesn’t mean you should deprive yourself of a delicious dining experience. Sushi in the Grand Hyatt offers gluten-free rice and quinoa soy sauce. Zafran in the Dubai Marina Mall will prepare a delicious gluten-free Indian takeaway if you outline your requirements. Hakkasan enjoys a great reputation with those who suffer from celiac disease and gluten intolerance, with professional, attentive staff who ensure their upscale Chinese dining experience can be enjoyed equally by all their patrons.
While dining out with special requirements can be a challenge, the breadth and scope of options in Dubai can only be an advantage. With a little preparation and communication, there’s no reason that even those on the strictest eating regime can’t feel satisfied in this delicious city.
Image by *Crazy Diamond* used under the Creative Commons license.
Flash $80 Christmas Cash Giveaway
FLASH $80 CHRISTMAS CASH GIVEAWAY
Need some fast Christmas Cash? A few of my blogger friends have a great giveaway for you. You have from Sunday 12/21 at 6pm Eastern Time until Wednesday 12/24 at 12 pm Eastern Time to enter. All you need to do is leave a comment to be entered. There are ONLY 8 of us so it will be very easy to do! One lucky winner will win $80
In order to be eligible for the prize you must do the mandatory entry on each blog.
How to enter:
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Mandatory Entry – Leave me a comment telling me if you will travel for Christmas or if family and friends will travel to your place?
After you finish entering head over to Finding Sanity in our Crazy Life to leave a comment on her blog. Once you complete the circle you will be eligible for the grand prize!
Entries will be verified. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize or we will have to pick a new winner.
Disclaimer: This blog and any participating blogs did not receive compensation for the published material in this post. No purchase required to enter this giveaway and there is a limit of one entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning are determined by the number of valid entries received. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be emailed via the email address used to enter the contest. New winner(s) will be chosen if original winner(s) has not responded within 24 hours of email notification. Saving You Dinero is responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or other social media outlet. Disclaimer is posted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
The Worst Autism Therapy Mistakes to Avoid
The Worst Autism Therapy Mistakes to Avoid
Autism parents often live in fear that they might be making a mistake in their child’s therapy and affecting progress. Unfortunately, these fears are real because many parents unwillingly make errors as they try to help their children. However, you can learn from others and avoid some of the worst autism therapy mistakes.
Stopping Therapy Too Soon
Autism therapy takes time to see results, but some parents stop it too soon because of unrealistic expectations. They want to see immediate results. However, each child responds differently to therapy and may need months or years of outside help to make progress. Although some parents have learned not to compare their autistic children to others, they often forget this advice during therapy. If they see Jamie who used to be nonverbal is doing better than their son, then they get discouraged. It is important to stay with the therapy sessions for the recommended amount of time.
Thinking Therapy is a Cure
There is no official cure for autism, but many parents believe therapy can provide one. This puts an unnecessary burden on the children, therapists and entire family. Therapy can help in many cases, but it cannot make autism go away completely. It is too easy to become disappointed with the results, so lower your expectations ahead of time.
Doing Too Many Different Therapy Sessions
The urge to see children get better forces some parents to lose their reason and enroll them in multiple therapy groups with different providers. However, this can lead to exhaustion, scheduling problems and wasted money. In addition, it makes evaluating the results difficult because there are too many things going on at the same time. It is important to listen to your doctor’s advice and only schedule the necessary amount of therapy instead of filling the schedule every day with hours of work for your child.
Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.
Bombay Lunchbox Review
Bombay Lunchbox Review
I was asked to review Bombay Lunchbox by Carolyn Caldicott. I wasn’t sure what I would find but I knew I loved Indian Recipes so thought I would share this book with you and the author is offering this book to one lucky reader! Author Carolyn Caldicott can be found at LoveFood.com. All comments are my own but I did receive this cookbook to facilitate review.
This is a cute hardback book with so many color photos of recipes and life in India. The photos bring this book alive! Carolyn starts off with a little history of how food in India changed after the British established themselves there in the eighteenth century. The heat of the country changed meals and lighter fare became the way of life between breakfast and dinner. The recipes in this book represent what one eats during the midday meal or meals. The new Brits had to learn how to cook their english favorites with new spices they had not encountered.
Most recipes are Gluten Free since the flour used is chickpea flour in India ( And Bob’s Red Mill carries that ). Yogurt is used a lot in the recipes but I am going to try Coconut Yogurt in it’s place when I make these recipes.
This book is divided into the following categories:
- How Tiffin Came About
- Classic Anglo-Indian favourites
- Lunch in a Box
- Afternoon Tiffin
- Tiffin Snacks
- Index of Recipes
Bombay Lunchbox Giveaway ( OVER )
Giveaway organized by: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life
Giveaway open to US only and ends Dec 22, 2014
Enter on the Rafflecopter below:
Disclaimer: Any participating blogs did not receive compensation for the published material in this post. No purchase required to enter this giveaway and there is a limit of one entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning are determined by the number of valid entries received. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be emailed via the email address used to enter the contest. New winner(s) will be chosen if original winner(s) has not responded within 48 hours of email notification. This blog and other participating bloggers are not responsible for shipment of prize(s). Sponsor(s) are responsible for all shipping costs related to prize(s). This giveaway is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or other social media outlet. Disclaimer is posted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Gluten Free Around the World Review and Giveaway
Gluten Free Around the World
Review
I was asked to review a gluten free cookbook with recipes from around the world. I have reviewed different cookbooks with specific cuisine but so far haven’t had the chance to review a cookbook with recipes from all over the world and I was thrilled. This review of Gluten Free Around the World by author Aviva Kanoff are my own comments. I was provided the book to facilitate this review. You can find Author Aviva Kanoff at http://www.avivakanoff.com
I began by looking at the recipes but honestly, the photos are so breath-taking that I was sidetracked looking at the photos from around the world! Aviva really makes you feel like you are right there with her as she journeys around taking photographs of such stunning places and cultures, along with their food! All I can say is how wonderful it is to view these photos as I reviewed fabulous recipes that will keep me busy all winter trying them! Keep tuned as you may find some of these recipes this year on my blog!
The next thing I’d like to say about this book is that it is so wonderful to have an ALL Gluten Free Cookbook that is ethnic. Since the recipes are ethnic, many countries cook without dairy so many of these recipes are dairy free as well! There are 231 pages of beauty and recipes to ponder, not including the index! The Author also lists some companies and gluten free products that are her favorite . It was fun to see that I use most all of them! The book is broken into recipe categories of:
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Breakfast
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Soups & Salads
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Sides
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Vegetarian
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Fish
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Poultry
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Meat
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Desserts
If you cook gluten free I think Gluten Free Around the World is a must have! The recipes call for items that can easily be found at your grocer. If I can find them here in Alaska, I’m certain those of you in the lower 48 will have easy access to the ingredients.
Gluten Free Around the World Giveaway
Giveaway organized by My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life
Giveaway open to US only and ends Dec 22, 2014
Enter on Rafflecopter below:
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Disclaimer: Any participating blogs did not receive compensation for the published material in this post. No purchase required to enter this giveaway and there is a limit of one entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning are determined by the number of valid entries received. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be emailed via the email address used to enter the contest. New winner(s) will be chosen if original winner(s) has not responded within 48 hours of email notification. This blog and other participating bloggers are not responsible for shipment of prize(s). Sponsor(s) are responsible for all shipping costs related to prize(s). This giveaway is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or other social media outlet. Disclaimer is posted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Nikon D3200 DSLR Picture Perfect Christmas Giveaway
Nikon D3200 DSLR Picture Perfect
Christmas Giveaway
Organized by Budget Earth
Since I got my iPhone I don’t use a camera anymore. More and more I am wanting a camera to make pictures more than what my iPhone can do and this Nikon looks like a great Camera! I know that a camera like this innovative Nikon can bring all my pictures to the next level. I am looking for using a camera for my blog! What would you use this Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera for?
This compact Nikon DSLR has the power of a more expensive Nikon camera without the bulk, allowing you to take high quality images or cinema quality videos in FULL 1080p HD. Best of all, this camera is easy to operate, letting you use built-in filters to make every photo look amazing in any type of light or situation. To learn more about this amazing camera, make sure to check out the Nikon D3200 24.2 MP DSLR camera on Amazon.com!
Would you like the opportunity to win this amazing camera? Budget Earth and some of our favorite bloggers joined forces to bring this fantastic DSLR camera to one lucky winner! All of us have pitched in to buy this camera, making sure we could make one of our readers’ Christmas the best one yet. To us, nothing is more exciting than knowing one of our lucky readers will win a Nikon D3200 24.2 MP DSLR camera! Ready to enter? Read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter!
Nikon D3200 DSLR Picture Perfect Christmas Giveaway
- One lucky reader will win a Nikon D3200 24.2 MP DSLR Camera.
- Open Worldwide (If outside the US, prize will be cash equivalent to camera price only).
- Winners will be chosen at random through Rafflecopter via Random.org.
- Sweepstakes ends December 24th at 11:59pm ET.
- Winner will be notified via email.
- Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
- Budget Earth is responsible for prize fulfillment.
- Must be 18 years or older to enter Rafflecopter.
- Only one entrant per household.
- Void where prohibited.
- Entering the Rafflecopter means you agree to terms above.
- Good Luck!
Disclosure: This blog did not receive compensation for this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this sweepstakes. Prize fulfillment will be handled by sponsor.
Would you like to have your products featured in a giveaway event? Want to increase your social media exposure? Contact Colleen [email protected] to see how I can help YOUR company today!
Improving Bipolar Disorder Medication Non-adherence
Improving Bipolar Disorder Medication Non-adherence
Do you ever struggle to get a person with bipolar disorder to take their medicine? The clinical term for this is medication non-adherence, and it is a common problem in the mental health field. Some patients simply refuse to take their prescriptions, or they skip doses. However, there are ways to help them and improve outcomes.
Understanding the Need for Medicine
A common complaint among caregivers and family members is that the bipolar patient does not think he or she needs medicine. They do not think they are sick, and they are often scared to take drugs. It is important for them to understand why they have been prescribed the medicine. It may take the entire team of doctors, friends and family members to convince the person to take the drugs, but it is crucial not to give up.
Understanding Medication Guidelines
Some people with bipolar disorder are prescribed multiple drugs, so confusion is easily created. They do not know how much or when to take certain pills, and they may not be able to ask for help. A family member or friend may need to step in and create clear instructions. This is the right time to turn to a pharmacist or your doctor for better guidelines. Once the instructions are given, you may have to create a laminated sheet or poster with all of the medications.
Dealing with Side Effects
Side effects are an issue with most medications, and this is often one of the reasons non-adherence occurs. People with bipolar disorder get tired of the side effects and simply stop taking the drugs. Or they feel so good they think they are cured and no longer need medication. However, this can lead to disastrous consequences. To help them, you may need to consult with the doctor and pharmacist again. They may have suggestions for different medications without the side effects, or they may change the dosage of current prescriptions. In either case, the key is not to ignore complaints from the patient because this can lead to them not taking their medicine. And once they stop taking their medication, it is very hard to get them to realize they are ill and need to continue taking their meds.
Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.
My personal NOTE:
In my training as a nurse and working with the mentally ill, I have found that Bipolar illness is the most difficult of psychiatric diagnosis to control but it can be done so don’t give up hope! The trick is to keep them taking their medication! A convenient way is to have the pills in pill boxes that are available at all pharmacies. Then have their medication/s organized by day/time of day, for a week at a time, ready to take. There are pill boxes with both AM & PM daily slots available also. Or if that freaks them out and looks to much like they are taking “medicine”, have them leave their pills by the sink where they brush their teeth nightly ( to take before they brush their teeth ) OR leave their pills by the coffee pot if they brew coffee every AM and take it with their first cup of joe! Seeing the medication will help them to remember to take it even when they are feeling good.
$25 Starbucks GC and Christmas Round Robin – $600 in Gift Cards!
$25 Starbucks GC and Christmas Round Robin
$600 in Gift Cards!
It’s almost Christmas Time! Can you believe it? This year has just zoomed so fast to me! A few great blogging friends have put together a FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY Round Robin! Each blogger is giving away one prize. All prizes are gift cards and all prizes are a minimum of $25!
We have $600 in prizes for you to win!!
There are no rafflecopters or giveaway forms to fill out. We want this to be fun and easy. There are only 23 of us so it won’t take long for you to hop to each of us. Hope you have lots of fun.
My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life is giving away a $25 Starbucks Gift Card!
This Giveaway is open to US only and ends December 14 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Winner of $25 Starbucks Gift Card is #311
and has been notified and claimed the prize! Congrats Ken!!
