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August 26, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 57 Comments

So Friday night was really hard. The whole day was. We went to a few stores for last minutes things and some essential groceries for me to bring down with me. Then we just packed all day until my dad came home and could help us get all the boxes, bags, and suitcases into the rental truck. (That was not fun…). After a night of crying, I finally went to bed around 10:30ish and woke-up at 2:20am to throw some clothes on, but a few last minute things in the car and then get ready to head out on the road. I was so tired and in such a daze. I took one last picture of my cozy perfect room and said good-bye.

Bedroom

I tried to sleep off and on in the car, but that is always rough. What wasn’t rough was cold car buckwheat zucchini pancakes ๐Ÿ˜‰ I also got a medium hot REGULAR coffee at a DD rest stop. I wanted that buzz from the caffeine to maybe put me in a better mood on that dreary sad day. It didn’t work like it did that first time I can caffeinated coffee though…bummer.

Cold Car Pancakes

Eventually we got to my campus and the unloading began. Our truck (we rented a Tahoe) really wasn’t even that big so we had trouble finding room for everything, but somehow we got that thing packed to the brim. My one roommate is away on a trip for one of her programs, and my other two roommates weren’t there yet when I arrived. This gave us some time to take over the common room while we slowly painfully started unpacking and organizing everything into my mini room. We took a break about half way though to get back in the car and find the Target, Best Buy, and then a grocery store to pick up some cold things like my almond milk! O, my mom and I got Sweetgreen for lunch ๐Ÿ˜‰ Win! I can a floor meeting at 5:30 so we had to rush back and finish a few things. I didn’t want my family to leave. It was horrible. My heart was ripped out.

My mom took the obligatory dorm-move-in photo and then my one roommate took a photo of my mom and me together before they left.

Dorm and Me

Mom and Me

Yea, that was hard…very, very hard. But there was no time to wallow. My two roommates and I headed down to our meeting and then out to find the buses that would be taking all the freshman at GW to the Mount Vernon Estate (after hours). Well this was a crappy first night experience and was so unorganized. There weren’t enough buses to take us on the 30 minute drive and my one roommate got stuck back at campus until the even was almost over. (They didn’t even have enough boxed dinners to give everyone. Wasn’t a problem for me since I ate before, but it was bad.). The event was so boring and no one wanted to be there. Some professor droned on and on about George Washington for at least 30 minutes in front of a field and 2000+ college freshman on their first night. Then we were supposed to go around the estate and find facts be listing to the actors in the different buildings. They then tried to provide “dessert” at the end of this affair. Their idea was to have like 5 tables with random plates of cookies and brownies. When they said go, it was like a mob from hell. Picture 2000+ college kids rushing at these 5 little tables and attacking the cookies. (I’m surprised no one got trampled!) It was a rough night and we didn’t’ get back until 12:30am. All I know is I crashed. I had been up for almost 24 hours.

I can’t connect my laptop to the wireless network, so on Saturday morning I headed into the city (by myself) to the normal campus to get some IT guys to fix it. The connection worked when they did it there, but not at my dorm. So they gave me an ethernet cable (thank god!). Otherwise…blogging and school work would be rather difficult. I’ll tell you all about my classes later in the week! For now, I will leave you with some more dorm room pictures after a little more unpacking. I am still not done and still moving things around, but can get the idea!My Dorm Room

Bed

Closed Closed

Closet Opened

Desk

Desk Shelves

TV

Spice Drawer

Just some of my spices and plates ๐Ÿ˜‰

Food Crates

More food goodies!

Opposite View

Kitchen

Food

Stock up! (I spy coconut butter…and a lot of cashews!)

Common Room

Down The Hall

Bathroom

Ending with the bathroom! See you all later! I will probably just be back with the Finisher on Friday plus an update on how my first week of classes went! XOXO O man, I almost forgot. The whole dorm doesn’t have cable! There is something wrong with it right now, so my TV I brought isn’t actually working at the moment…sad stuff!

So tell me:

+ What was your Freshman dorm like? How many roommates did you have?

+ Did your school have any planned welcome events? This whole week is welcome week for us. We did a “Target-Take-Over” on Sunday night, other various events we can attend, my school (The Elliott School) is having a pizza party tonight (I am going for the free shirt!), and things like the Organization and Club fair this weekend.

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Comments

  1. masala girl says

    July 5, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    wow, you had your own room with a commmon room your freshman year>! most schools i know dont have that until their junior year! my room next year will be like that, i cannot wait to have my OWN KITCHEN and not have to use a dirty common kitchen ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      July 5, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      I wish I had my own kitchen, but I was put in that building due to my dietary needs.

      Reply
      • masala girl says

        July 6, 2015 at 2:10 pm

        Ah I see. I have IBS and most of the food on my campus was processed crap. I cooked most of my food, had frozen meals from home, some canne/frozen foods and some froom restaurants. The best they could do was get me a room across the restroom haha. It actually was good!

        Reply
  2. kimmythevegan says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    This is such a tough, yet exciting transition for you! I’m hoping you are feeling more settled in now and enjoying college life =) I remember having a rough time at first, but it got better when I made some friends and got my schedule in order. Your room is cute! It’s nice that you have your own and just have to share common areas with a few people.
    Keep us posted!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:23 am

      Thanks for the support Kimmy, I will!

      Reply
  3. Bailey K. says

    September 4, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I really hope you love this new experience called college. I started college exactly 10 years ago, and it changed my life. I wanted to start all over, so I went to a school where I knew no one and had no ties to whatsoever. I learned to be independent, and that, for me, was the best part. I’m now 28 and to this day, the people I call my best friends are people I met my first year in college. You’ll do great! P.S. There will always be unorganized, boring events you have to go to, but there will also be incredible fun events to attend as well! P.S.S. Your dorm room is huge!! My first dorm looked like a large closet. There were two of us in that room, and we had a communal bathroom and a shared “kitchen” for each floor of the building that was never used! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      September 4, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      Right now I could do without college…..I’m hating it.

      Reply
  4. Kristen says

    September 1, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Catching up on old posts, and OH MY GOD your room is so cute! That is one of the nicest freshman dorm rooms I’ve ever seen! I can’t believe you get your own room and only have to share the common area! My freshman dorm room was horrible – 3 of us girls in one small room and we definitely all didn’t get along. At first they didn’t like me (I didn’t drink a lot and would get upset when they threw parties in the room) and then they got into a fight and would only talk to me and not each other! Plus it was old and the heater didn’t work. So jealous of your room and having your own personal space!

    And the freshman night sounds pretty rough! Hopefully things get better and more organized soon. Running over to read your newest post now!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      September 1, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      It may look nice…but we are having so many problems!
      My roommates are really good and we all get along! No parties here (no of us are like that anyway), but we really don’t even see each other much, haha!

      Haha, thanks love!

      Reply
  5. Kalliste says

    August 30, 2014 at 8:17 am

    So you get your own room but have a common area with a few others? That seems ok, when you first said I thought it’d be 1 room with all 4 of you in it ๐Ÿ˜›

    It’s a small place but you made it look nice : ) Hope you feel better about it soon.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 30, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Yea no, each individual with a common room and bathroom.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 28, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    So exciting!!! Enjoy yourself. College is such a fun time. Your dorm looks WAY nicer that the crap-hole I lived in. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 28, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks Laura. It looks nice but there are 1000 negatives to it! (It’s all a facade!)

      Reply
      • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

        August 28, 2014 at 5:52 pm

        Yeah… but you have the rest of your life to worry about having nice things. Enjoy the flexibility while your young. At least it doesn’t matter it anything gets messed up!

        Reply
        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

          August 28, 2014 at 5:59 pm

          Yea, but the price of this dorm plus the fact that the mailbox doesn’t open, the cable doesn’t work, the internet doesn’t work well either, our AC was broken, our lights don’t work right, and I woke-up with 20 bug bites on my legs this morning…things are going down hill, haha! And the first day, the shower head fell off on my roommate! No good for a dorm that is only a few years old!

          Reply
  7. Natalie says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    Reminds me a lot of my own experience. Parents leaving always makes me cry, and I’m 3 years in! After the first week I start to get used to and even enjoy my independence though. I guarantee it gets easier ๐Ÿ™‚

    LOL, I love your stocked up cabinets and snacks stashed everywhere.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 28, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      This first week has felt like a whole year! How am I going to make it through more!?

      Haha, gotta be prepared ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says

    August 28, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Oh Rebecca! It will get better. Change is always hard. Your room is really adorable and it looks like you have many of the comforts of home. In a short time…………you will start calling college home. Keep blogging, keep studying…………..your future is out there. Grab it sweet girl! I’m sure your family is very proud of you and there to support you all along the way. And…………you’ve got your blogging friends too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 28, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Haha, thanks for the encouragement friend! Its hard to fully settle in right now because I keep hitting road blacks and set backs ๐Ÿ™

      Reply
  9. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    August 28, 2014 at 8:22 am

    What an exciting time in your life! I remember moving in to my first apartment for college like it was yesterday.. I certainly didn’t feel sad at all. You’re going to have so much fun! Enjoy it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 28, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Well your own apartment is much better than dorm life freshman year! Haha ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Jennifer F says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Good luck at school! My dorm room pretty much looked like that . . . .and I had one roommate. I remember the closet being an issue for the amount of clothes I brought (sheepish grin)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:49 am

      Haha! My closet is perfect and I keep most of my clothes in the dresser anyway! I just wish I had a bit more open floor space!

      Reply
  11. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:13 am

    have a great school year! i’m back at school too…. but as a teacher! haha

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Thank you love!
      Haha and you get the perk of going home everyday! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:10 am

    Oh, sweet girl, I just want to give you a ginormous hug! What an emotional time and it sounds like you’ve had quite a lot of hiccups along the way too!

    I hope you’ve started to settle in a little more and feel more like you can make your own little home on campus – and I hope your roommates are great too! I’m praying for you and thinking of you and sending you huge virtual hugs! xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 27, 2014 at 4:31 am

      Thank you so much sweetheart! I’m trying yo hang in there as best I can! XOXO

      Reply
  13. Angie Agerter says

    August 26, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    I think you are going to love it once you get settled a bit more!!
    Your dorm looks so cute and I love the way you already have it set up.

    I didn’t live in a dorm my freshman year, I lived in a duplex off site with my then best friend. So I don’t have any dorm life stories to share with you!

    I can’t wait to hear more of your journey in the next few months!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 27, 2014 at 12:21 am

      Haha, thank you! I think I would still be a lot happier not having to live in a dorm ๐Ÿ˜‰

      I’m still just trying to get through this first week and have no idea how um going to make it any longer then that!

      Reply
  14. Farrah says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Moving in can be rough! It’ll take some adjusting, but things will get better! <3 Your dorm room looks super nice, and I love your drawer full of spices, haha. ๐Ÿ˜›

    I actually chose my roommate (+ vice versa; we'd known each other since 6th grade), which was actually the case for my entire building. They were also suite-style rooms, so it made for an extremely antisocial building. Anyone and everyone I met from my building and became friends with, I actually met from clubs or other activities as opposed to from living in my dorm. I kinda wish we'd just lived in an apartment because it would've been infinitely cheaper, but oh well! :O

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 27, 2014 at 12:24 am

      Haha! My spice drawer is my little piece of comfort ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Really wow!? I lucked out with some nice room mates but we haven’t seen each other much since we are all out all day at class and have such different scheduales!

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      • Farrah says

        August 27, 2014 at 12:59 am

        I didn’t start learning to cook until I was out of the dorms, so that probably adds to my bias about dorm-livin’! Cooking added so much more awesomeness to my life! I’m so envious that you started on that way earlier than me. ๐Ÿ˜›

        I’m glad your roommates are nice! :] The packed schedules and being busy definitely makes it hard! I lived with my 3 closest friends during my senior year and I was lucky if I’d see them twice a week. (That was mostly my own doing though in terms of scheduling and wanting to take every class in the world. ๐Ÿ˜ก )

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  15. Sharon says

    August 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Oh my….what a first day of college. Of course, it is sure to get better and more fun. It takes awhile to adjust to living at college but after you do, it is one of the best parts of life. ….College Life! Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Mmm, we will see about that ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Thanks love XOXO

      Reply
  16. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Girl, move in day is always sooo rough! Heck, I’m doing it for the second time now and I’m as equally unexcited as the first! Mostly for the unpacking and organizing part, but you get the idea. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Last year, I shared a small dorm room with one other random girl, but she ended up leaving halfway through the year so I was alone during second semester. Nice to have the space, but very lonely!

    Keep your head up! It’ll get better! At least it looks like you have a kitchen – I didn’t for my freshman year! Sadness! Good luck with your classes and I can’t wait to hear more!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Aw really! Well that is a plus and negative!
      Thanks! So far the dining hall I’m using is okay. Food is the easy part….everything else is the problem now!

      Reply
  17. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Sending you thoughts and love for your first move-in to college and dorm experience! It was rough for me as well. And likewise, I had multiple Wi-fi problems at my dorms I stayed in the entire time on campus and had to have a few visits from the campus IT guys. I ended up using an ethernet cable as well. Anyways, just trust that things will work out and you WILL have the best years of your life. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you so much sweetheart! I need all the encouragement right now!

      Reply
  18. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Rebecca – Moving and those first few days and even weeks are hard. However, it gets better! Hang in there and just keep moving forward. You will meet people and it will start to get fun and interesting soon.

    I cannot believe a big university like GW cannot put on a decent first-night event for freshman!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks Gaye!
      Yea! It was the first year they did this new event…but it was w total train wreak!

      Reply
  19. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Wow you’re dorm is so nice!! I am so jealous that you have a kitchen in your dorm! I always had to go to the cafeteria to eat and never got the chance to cook anything on my own. I hope your first few days are going well and the transition to college is going well, Rebecca! xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Well we just have a full fridge and microwave, but we have a full kitchen on our floor. That was the whole reason I had to be placed in that dorm, haha!

      Thanks Brie! It is really hard and I have never been so tired, but I am just taking one day at a time.

      Reply
  20. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    You got this! I hope you and your roommates become good friends!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks Erin! My roommates are great!

      Reply
  21. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says

    August 26, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Your dorm room looks great! My oldest is still in middle school and it is so hard to believe she will be away at college some day too. I hope you post about gluten free at your college and how you handle things. My biggest worry is keeping my kids from getting glutened when they head off to school.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 11:43 am

      I’m still learning! Its a struggle and will always be when you have to trust others with some of your food!

      Reply
  22. Pure Grace Farms says

    August 26, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I am sure you are going to do amazing this year in school. Look at all you have accomplished so far! Enjoy the time it will be gone before you know it.
    Blessings,
    Shari

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Thanks Shari ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Nicole says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Ahh I hope you have a great first year! I am also so impressed by your dorm room looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Haha, thank you! I am in the one of the newest dorms on campus so it is a really nice building! (The one perk to having food allergies!)

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        August 26, 2014 at 9:46 am

        Ha yes I found another perk around Christmas last year- being able to turn down fruitcake.

        Reply
  24. Amber says

    August 26, 2014 at 9:08 am

    My goodness YOUR room/place lOOKS LIKE A PALACE compared to what I lived in my first two years, SERIOUSLY so nice! As for being homesick, I am sorry you are sad, I have been there, i cried so hard when my parents left, I couldn’t even make it into the building with a straight face by myself. As soon as I walked by the RA desk and they asked “are you okay” there I stood, snot running down my face, sniffling, and sobbing, in the MIDDLE of the dorm common room sobbing and saying “I miss my mom and dad” Not the BEST look for me, actually earned myself the nickname the Crying Long Island girl, since I cried so many times the first month I was so homesick, BUT I MADE IT THROUGH, and made that place my second home, it will take some adjusting bUT YOU CAN DO IT <3 remember, I'm always an email away <3 xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Aw! Don’t worry my emotions are so up and down. Crying, not crying, feeling sad, feeling okay. I am just trying to get through and see how these first few weeks ago. I am giving it a chance!
      Thank you too! XOXO

      Reply
  25. Maureen says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:28 am

    This is such a great experience for you! I never went to a 4-year college and totally wish I had, even if it was just for the experience of being on my on at that age. You’ll do amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Thank you so much love! Its definetly one crazy experience!

      Reply
  26. lindsay says

    August 26, 2014 at 7:15 am

    enjoy college friend! disconnect and embrace it all! the good and the bad, takes adjusting but you will love!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      August 26, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Lots of adjusting! Thanks Lindsay ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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Instagram post 2190210617160115376_462853852 What does your family have for Christmas dinner? ๐Ÿค” * We have out big celebration on Christmas Eve (the best day, IMO) and have a big buffet of Italian foods set out in my grandparent's kitchen. As a celiac and food allergic vegan, (and the fact that cooking is my profession, haha!) I bring the free-from dishes! * Not only is eggplant parm great for a cozy winter weeknight meal (Meatless Monday, anyone?), but it makes a great plant-forward entree for the holidays that EVERYONE will love! This one is healthier (hello @gowiseusa air fryer! Crispy oil-free eggplant perfection!) and safe for all our celiac, food allergy, and vegan guests and bellies! ๐Ÿค— * Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy CheeZy Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free + Low Carb ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great Meatless Entree for Christmas/Holidays ๐Ÿ’œ Air-Fried + Baked (or totally baked if you don't have an air fryer!) ๐Ÿ’– Simple Minimal Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthier Comfort Food with Veggie-Power ๐Ÿ’ * It's snowing here, so I think some cozy comfort food is in order on this chilly Monday! Who's with me? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…โ„๏ธ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-eggplant-parmesan/ * #comfortfood #airfryer #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #christmasfood #meatlessmonday #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #christmasdinner #eatwellbewell #lowcarbrecipes #vegancheese #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2185119379058648148_462853852 Are you ready for THANKSGIVING? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Trying any new dishes this year? ๐Ÿค” I hope you got all your grocery shopping done (we all know that every grocery store is a MADHOUSE this week...although it was already crazy last weekend!) ๐Ÿคฃ BUT, I have one more Thanksgiving (or Christmas) recipe for you to add to your to-make list! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy Baked No-Bread Stuffing is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Holiday Side Dish ๐Ÿ’œ Easy Meatless Main for Any Weeknight๐Ÿ’– Simple Real Food Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthy Comfort Food at its Finest ๐Ÿ’ * When you don't want bread stuffing, but want something baked (not the overdone "wild rice dressings you see so many recipes for!) this one is a must-try! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅฐ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-brown-rice-stuffing-casserole/ * #brownrice #stuffing #dressing #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #holidayfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #veganthanksgiving #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2180062372549618176_462853852 Are you team Pumpkin, Apple, Sweet Potato, or Pecan Pie? ๐Ÿค” When it comes to holiday pies, you really can't go wrong with any! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฅง I never found pecan pie appealing, but to complete Strength and Sunshine's portfolio of "crustless pies", I had to figure out a way to make PECAN PIE a thing! This year it happened... ๐Ÿฅณ Crustless Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Peculiarly Perfect Pecan Pie is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Vegan ๐Ÿงก Paleo ๐Ÿ’› Keto ๐Ÿ’š Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’™ Healthier, Sweet, & Nutty Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’œ 7 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick ๐Ÿ’ Only 1 Allergen: Pecans (can't get around that one!) ๐Ÿ’˜ Begging for a Spot on the Thanksgiving/Christmas Dessert Table ๐Ÿ’— * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/crustless-pecan-pie/ * #pecanpie #pecans #southerncomfort #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #easyketo #allergyfriendly #ketodessert #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #ketobaking #paleodessert #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 Whatโ€™s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear โ€œgut healthโ€? ๐Ÿค” * It's MORE than just digestion! ๐Ÿง Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ@countrylifevitamins came out with a new line of supplements called Gut Connection that helps us balance our microbiome and target the specific areas of our health we need the most help with! ๐Ÿฅณ I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and Iโ€™m so glad I did! ๐Ÿ™Œ Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) ๐Ÿ‘ #Sponsored * #countrylifevitamins #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #glutenfree #vegan #foodallergies #allergyfree #nongmo #healyourgut #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelife #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #gutfriendly #guthealing #healthygut #healthandwellness #healthyfamily #healthykids #gutflora #mindandbody #healthmatters #healthysleep #stressmanagment #healthylifestlye
Instagram post 2174976265205847810_462853852 The secret to a fantastic Monday? ๐Ÿค” Something a little SWEET and SALTY! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅจ * These are BIG cookies and they are stuffed with @nestletollhouse new ALLERGY-FREE White Chocolate Chips and my favorite @shopritestores gluten-free pretzels! A super-soft cookie base with @bobsredmill gluten-free flour and @swervesweetie brown "sugar". They will make a perfect new addition to all the cookie parties I know you have coming up! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ™Œ * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" ๐Ÿ’— * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-white-chocolate-chip-pretzel-cookies-gluten-free/ * #sweetandsalty #cookieseason #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #pretzels #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #bakedfromscratch #vegancookies
Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! ๐Ÿคฉ * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2159727060157945523_462853852 Everything you love about Fall, STUFFED in a cookie! ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿช STUFFED Caramel Apple Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŽ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ‘Œ They're Big, Warm, and Loaded with oozing buttery vegan caramel in the center and fresh chopped apple throughout! ๐Ÿฌ๐ŸŽ * These Appletastic Crazy Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ No Peeling Needed ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Seemingly Decadent, but HEALTHY Seasonal Dessert (or Loaded Breakfast Cookie!) ๐Ÿ’— Eat these babies WARM with some Apple Cider or Coffee! ๐Ÿ’ * There's only 2g of added sugar in here from the @jjscocomels caramel center! Natural sugars from the apple and sugar-free @swerveweetie not counted. WOOOO! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ * Caramel apples on a stick are so 2018; bring on the stuffed cookies! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰ Will you be joining me and the other cookie monsters? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/stuffed-caramel-apple-cookies/ * #caramelapple #stuffedcookies #appleseason #applepicking #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #vegancookies