My Go-To Gluten Free Snacks

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A couple years back when I found out I couldn’t have gluten anymore, one of my bigger worries was what was I going to have on hand for snacks. For meals, that was easier but the grab and go quick and easy snacks is what took some time to figure out. I am a big snacker! I have snacks throughout the day to tie me over between meals! I won’t make this post too long, its really just a list of the things that I like to have on hand when I am hungry. I should also mention that these aren’t specifically healthy, its just the things that I like!


  1. Blue Diamond Almonds - No, not the nastily plain tasting bland sad almonds lol I love the Blue Diamond brand because they have so many flavors! My favorite is the Habenero BBQ {I don’t like spicy, so don’t let the name scare you away}. I also love the Salt and Vinegar and Honey Roasted. I have also recently found the Gourmet flavors and the Garlic Herb and Olive Oil are my favorite of those!

  2. Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn - I love this stuff! We always have a bag of this, its healthier and tastier than normal popcorn {usually, sometimes the real stuff sounds better}. But I have to be careful otherwise I could eat wayyyy too much. I usually put it in a bowl to keep myself aware of the amount I’m having. It’s an easy thing to mindlessly eat, for sure.

  3. Cheese Sticks - I like how many flavors there are nowadays. We usually have Pepperjack, Mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese sticks on hand. I like to eat the cheese sticks with a handful of the Simple Mills Gluten Free crackers - which in my opinion are the best GF crackers out there.

  4. Gluten Free Pretzels - This is something that I have a favorite of but I will still always try new versions of gluten free pretzels. They just aren’t the same as the regular gluten filled pretzels.. but I try to find the closest! I love the Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps. They don’t leave that weird after taste in my mouth that other pretzels do. This is also really random but I love eating pretzels and drinking apple juice - the best combination!

  5. Perfect Bars - I get the kids size because the larger ones are too much for me to eat- I love the peanut butter flavor. I think its because they are so thick/dense and the big ones are just too much of the same texture. The kid Perfect Bars are just right for me! I usually have one before I teach early in the morning so that I am not super hungry for my workout and then I can come back and eat breakfast after the gym. Great for tying me over!

  6. Oh Snap Pickle Bites - This isn’t something that I always have on hand, I really only grab it from the store if I remember but I do love them! Its a prepackaged crunch with great flavor, I meal hello- pickles. The only downside with these is that I usually can’t finish them, there are a lot in the package which I guess is good and bad. But if you take them to work and don’t finish them then you either waste them or have to bring a container for the rest of them to go in.

  7. Rice Cakes - They are seriously boring on their own but I like to have mine with Laughing Cow cheese {any flavor} and Everything But The Bagel seasoning on top! Another way I like to eat them is with peanut butter and banana or peanut butter and chocolate chips on top!

  8. Heavenly Hunks Oatmeal Bites - Oh my gosh you guys, these are ADDICTING. I usually just stock up when I find them at TJ Maxx or Marshalls but I do know that they have them in Amazon as well. My favorite are the oatmeal dark chocolate ones but I know they have other flavors as well! You really can’t go wrong with any of the flavors!

Disney Graphic Tees

You guys already know that I love Disney and pretty much wish I was there at all times. When I am there I love dressing up and wearing Disney clothes and accessories. But when I am home I also love wearing {not lame} Disney tees and accessories but I know all off them don’t make sense to wear, so I wanted to round up my favorite graphic tees that are totally acceptable to wear at home not just at the parks! All of these are graphic tees that are perfect to front tuck into jeans and layer a cardigan over top! Pair with some sneakers and you have a very cute outfit! These would also be really cute on a more casual day tucked into some joggers with a jean jacket and sneakers! Ahh the possibilities are endless!

Not to mention you can wear them on your next trip to the parks! I found some affordable joggers to pair with the tees here. I don’t really have any sneakers that aren’t full on tennis shoes so I will definitely be on the hunt for a pair to add to my wardrobe! I can already think of all the ways to wear them!

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I was also thinking about doing a post with some subtle pops of Disney that you can incorporate into your every day lives! Is that something that you would be interested in? I think it would also be fun to hear about the pops of Disney that you add into your day to day look. Speaking of Disney, when is your next trip? Do you have one planned? I am thinking about a solo trip this summer at the end of June and I am so excited, I am really looking forward to leisurely hanging out in the parks with no agenda, just going from place to place as I please.

Spring Inspired Charcuterie Board

I felt like it was definitely time for some brighter colors and I am more than ready for spring! I wanted to do a “Spring Inspired Charcuterie Board” to give you some inspiration for future get together. Hey! You could even build something fun like this with your kiddos or spouse and have it for a weekend snack with a drink! It doesn’t need to just be for a big get together. I love that about cheese boards because you can make them as big or as small as you need them to be! They can also be made for any occasion that you have {or don’t have}. I made this a few days back and Dustin and I snacked on it for a couple of days!

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What you will need

  • Basil

  • Dill

  • Prosciutto

  • Baby Cucumbers

  • Orange Marmalade

  • Balsamic Glaze

  • Different Colored Tomatoes

  • Pistachios

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  • Gouda

  • Triple Creme Brie

  • Aged Cheddar Cheese

  • Dill Havarti

  • Manchego Cheese

  • Mozzarella Balls

I hope this brightens your day today! Check out the video below to see my thought process and how it all comes together!

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March Beauty Finds

I feel like I have been saying this a lot lately but I have really been trying to find my go/concrete makeup look that. There are many “hole” so to speak in my makeup routine. Meaning that when I run out of something I just buy whatever brand I see the next time I am at the store. There are a few things like foundation, concealer, eye brow pencils… things like that, where I am really trying to find permanent products to use from now on. With that being said- it is a lot of testing and taking a lot of time for a couple of reasons. 1. I don’t want to waste product.. if I buy it I am going to use all of it. 2. I want to make sure I get the full effect before I review a product or decide to add it to the mix for good.

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There are 5 products that I wanted to talk about this month and then a few {okay fine.. A LOT} new lipstick shades/colors/brands that I have been trying! Let’s be honest, lipstick is one of my guilty pleasures to buy. I usually don’t buy expensive brands - if I do it was on sale when I bought it! It’s just one of those things that I wear a different shade every single day. I’m not the person to have a go to color by a specific brand- I just wear whatever I like for the day! I had also realized that a lot of my lipstick was OLD. I know that it doesn’t go bad really but I wanted some shades that were newer that were still being made. Lol

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  1. Tarte Shape Tape - I have been testing two concealers this month and actually will be testing a whole lot more in May. It’s my May review project… But for now I am testing this one and another one that I will share in a second. The Tarte Shape Tape is worth the hype but it is still pretty drying on my skin. I like it and I like the coverage but I am honestly loving the next one even more. I use the shade “fair-light neutral 16N” and I think I could do a shade lighter- especially now in the winter before I have any sun on my face!

  2. Milani Powder Brush - I started using this blush in the beginning of February and I never really shared it! I use the shade Blossomtime Rose and it is a nice pinky blush! It stays on well! I prefer powder blushes over creamy blush because I have pretty oily skin lately and I like that it sort of has that setting powder effect.

  3. Born This Way Sculpting Concealer - I freakin’ love this stuff. It was recommended to me by a friend and it is SO good! I just got the tester size but I love it so much that I want to get the full size. It has close to the same applicator as the Shape Tape but its more angled it the tip to really get into the corners under my eye. I use the shade “Snow” and again I think I could really use a lighter shade for the winter. I get this at Ulta or Sephora, which ever I am ordering from when I need it!

  4. Pacifica Alight Foundation - I found this dfoundation on a random Target run. I needed a lighter foundation because my current foundation was really dark for my skin tone {only took me 7 months to figure that one out *face palm*}. I was browsing the beauty isles and was really drawn to the packaging of this foundation! I bought it and I have actually really like it. It’s more watery than my previous foundations but I like it! It’s easy to apply and stays on really well. I am in the shade 40NF.

  5. Too Faced Pineapple Paradise Strobing Bronzer - I found this at Ulta and again I was drawn to the packaging! The cover is gold sparkles with pineapples which is so stinking cute! I love both the bronzer and the highlighter. I know I just mentioned the Becca Highlighter a couple of months back but after having my THIRD highlighter compact break within days on buying it- I got really fed up with that. So I decided to try something new! I have the “Pineapple sun” shade and I love it!

  6. Milani Lipstick - this is in the shade “61 Matte Naked” and I am loving this shade!

  7. Almay Lip Vibes Lipstick - this color is the shade “210 never regret” and I have been wanting to try like a brown shade {which is very out of my comfort zone} but really its just like a bit of a darker neutral color!

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I have loved reviewing products for you guys! If there is ever anything that you want to test out or are unsure about… let me test it out for you! I love doing this and will always give my {brutally} honest opinion because I want you guys to get your money’s worth for sure! If you have anything you can think of that you want tested - email me at tarynintotravel@gmail.com or comment below!

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Tie Dye Tops to Add to Your Closet

Tie Dye.. It’s here, its back. I don’t see it going away either! Haha this is definitely one of those trends that I thought long and hard about jumping on the “buy it” train. Well, here I am.. all aboard the tie dye express. I definitely don’t love it all and combed through a lot of items before I landed on these ones but I really do like what I have found! These are all different and at all different price points which is really cool. I love that now a days you can achieve a look at really any price point and I think that is really important.

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This top that I have is number 2 and I LOVE IT!I have mentioned this to you guys a couple of times now but I was not a fan of the knot at all when I first picked up the shirt but after thinking about it for a sec I was like “oh I can just untie it and it will un-wrinkle in the wash”. Well I got it home and I tried it on with the tie and I actually really liked it! I will say thought that since this is Target’s juniors brand I went up two sizes an XXL, I am usually a L. I would absolutely recommend sizing up like this if you want to avoid a crop top situation! If you’re into the crop top.. well then, crop top on my friend! I have linked 8 other items below for you guys to browse as we all get on board with this tie dye trend!

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If there are any other trends that you want me to be on the lookout for, please let me know! I would love to share what I find with you! As always, I love hearing from you guys! If you have any questions you can leave them in the comments or you can email me at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you asap!

Lucky Charms Rice Krispy Treats

This is a super easy and well known recipe with a couple of added ingredients that make it so much fun for St. Patricks Day! Now that we know which vintage tee you are going to wear.. {if you don’t head to this post to figure it out!} we are going to add that perfect fun treat to your day to make it that much more tasty! This is a super simple recipe, that I literally got right off of the box of Rice Krispies and then the rest I just winged..wang..wung it? Lol you get the picture!

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Vintage St. Patricks Day Tees

When I first started looking for tees for St. Patricks Day I was STUMPED. I couldn’t find any that I like, they all seemed pretty lame. But then my mom showed me a more vintage looking tee and it all clicked! I have been loving the vintage look lately and its perfect for SPD because then you can actually rewear the shirt and not just tuck it into the back of the closet for next year. Not all of them are vintage but they are tees for things that don’t say “kiss me I’m Irish”. You will see that they are cute! I also thought about going the green top route but I am really into the tee shirt tucked into denim or joggers look right now so I just went with it!

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These jeans were so unexpectedly amazing I couldn’t even believe how well they fit and how comfortable they were when I put them on! They were less than $45 on Amazon Prime, I mean how can you say no to that?! They are so comfortable and held up in the washing machine better than I expected. They color didn’t fade and I really thought they were going to only because most of my jeans do and really I’m just not that lucky {pun fully intended lol}when it comes to laundry!

You will see all of the tees below! I would love to know which is your favorite! I am loving the Smokey the bear option {I mean obviously that’s the one I got lol} but also the old Mountain Dew tee or the Living with the Land tee {HELLO DISNEY OPTION}. I couldn’t make a list like this and not included something from Disney. Like I said before, comment your favorite one! I want to know which one you like!!

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Gluten Free Frozen Favorites

A few years back when it was the beginning of me not being able to have gluten I was so worried about the lack of some of those more convenient gluten free foods but I have actually found all I could ever want/need in the frozen food department which I am so happy about! In honor of National Frozen Food day I wanted to share all of these great finds that I have collected or found over the last couple of years.

  1. Brazi Bites - these is a newer find for me but they are SO great when you order pizza and want a side. Usually my husband will order breadsticks for himself and I can’t have any but with these we literally pop them in the oven for 20 minutes and they are ready by the time the pizza arrives. They are delish - I will say though I wasn’t a super fan of the cinnamon sugar kind, only the cheese filled bites. I find these at Whole Foods or Costco!

  2. Natures Path Chocolate Chip Frozen Waffles - They are so good, I usually cook two and then put peanut butter and jelly on them and make them into sandwich when I am in a rush to get somewhere. I find them at Target! I also think that these are better than most gf waffles that have chocolate/berries in them - they don’t have a weird after taste.

  3. Chicken Nuggets - I have tried A LOT of gluten free chicken nuggets and I like these two kinds the best. First are the gluten free chicken nuggets from Trader Joe’s, they are yummy and the breading is very good! The others I get from Target and are newer to me, they are the Tyson’s Naturals chicken nuggets and the breading gets so crunchy which I love becuase I will put them on a sandwich or a salad and its so good.

  4. Jasmine Rice - This is from Trader Joe’s and so helpful when you don’t know what to make for dinner. We use this sometimes in our Chicken Fried Rice if we are short on time because it takes like 3 minutes! Here is the link to that Chicken Fried Rice recipe.. Definatly add it into the weekly rotation, you won’t be sorry!

  5. Gluten Free frozen pancakes - These are specifically from Trader Joe’s and holy cannoli they are good! These are also dairy free if that is something that you need as well! Add a little PB and syrup and yum! Speaking of which.. do you eat pancakes with peanut butter?!

  6. Mahi Mahi burgers from Trader Joe’s - We like to get these for dinners. It’s a quick “pull it out of the freezer and cook” type of meal. Add guacamole on top or an aoli if you’re feeling crazy and then eat! The box says it only takes about 6-8 minutes to cook but I would say it takes like 12-15! Serve with French fries and you are set!

  7. Black Bean burgers - They are from the brand Gardein and I get them from Target. Sometimes I can get them on Amazon Fresh but lately they have been sold out or unavailable… so Target it is! I make them for lunch with a bun and dang its so good. It’s a little spicy on its own but I like to add some type of spicy sauce to add to it a bit.

I would love to hear if you have a frozen gluten free favorite food! You can always email me at tarynintotravel@gmail.com or just shoot me a DM on Instagram!

Eco-Friendly Finds on Amazon

Without me even really realizing it, 2020 has already started to be the year of making some changes to our day to day lives that include more eco-friendly products! I don’t know if its because we live at the beach and see how much trash accumulates or what but I am suddenly more aware of all of the plastic we use and waste we produce! By no means has this been an over night change, I am not perfect and I still make mistakes and use things that I shouldn’t! But I am trying. There are six ways that I have changed already and feel really good about/am in the habit of doing. On the other hand, there about 10 more ways that I am moving in the direction of having these habits.

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I am going to bullet point the items that I am already using I’m my day to day life first and then I will talk about the things that I have ordered and are on the way to make the change with.

  1. Erase Your Face washcloths - I have talked about these a couple of times before and I love them! Not only are they much easier to remove my makeup with… they are better for the environment than the one time use make up remover wipes! If I have a lot of make up on then I use the whole thing but if I just have my basic everyday makeup on, I can use the cloth twice! Once I am done with it I throw it in the dirty clothes and wash it with everything else!

  2. Dryer balls - instead of buying dryer sheets we switched to dryer balls. This was the first switch we made and have used them for about a year and we love it. We save money on dryer sheets and these have lasted so long! Seriously, we have only bought them once and I believe it was right when we moved to Boston. They collect just as much fur and lint as dryer sheets and if you want an added smell you can use essential oils. We don’t though, our clothes keep the good smell from our fabric softener in the wash!

  3. Saalt Cup - Now trust me when I say I never ever thought I would be talking about a period cup on my blog but here we are. I have saved so much money and waste from this cup! It costs less than $30 and it works so well! It doesn’t feel any different or uncomfortable {which is what I was worried about}. I am so glad I made this switch!

  4. Stasher Bags - We have been plastic baggie free since we moved to Boston, we have just never bought them here. Instead of baggies we would just use our glass Tupperware containers. But that was getting frustrating to bring like a small snack to work with so we decided to look into reusable bags. We went with Stasher bags because they were dishwasher safe and from the theme of this post I like things that are easy. Now if I want to bring a snack to work with me I can just put it into a Stasher bag rather than lugging a huge Tupperware.

  5. Reusable portable cutlery - This is a more recent find that my friend actually introduced me to! But wow this little pouch is filled with everything that I need! It comes with a few straws, a fork, knife and a spoon {oh and a straw cleaning tool} but its so helpful. I bring it with me when I go downtown to work and I can use the fork or spoon instead of grabbing one use plastic forks and spoons. I use the straws more than anything though, any coffee or drink that I get I can just use my own straw! I can wash/rinse them in the bathroom at the restaurant or I can just stick it back in the sleek pouch and wash it with my dishes at home! This is such an easy change when you keep it in your purse or work bag.

  6. Reusable k-cup pods - This one is pretty self explanatory but lets be real… K-cups aren’t cheap and I think that the coffee grounds taste better and make the coffee stronger! We have had these since last Christmas {2018} and I use 1-2 every single day. Plus I am not throwing away a cup of plastic every time I would like to have a cup of coffee!

Here are some things that I have either just ordered or have my eye on and haven’t pulled the trigger on yet.

  1. Beeswax wrapping - Dustin takes sandwhiches to work and we ordered these to make the switch from tin foil to beeswax wrap - I will keep you guys posted.

  2. Reusable makeup pads - I know that I talked about the big clothes above but these are more for wiping off eye makeup residue with micelar water after a shower rather than using the big “erase your face cloths”. I ordered these and will follow up with what I think after a few uses!

  3. Produce bags - I bought these to take with me to the grocery store when I buy produce. This one will probably be though for me to change but I think if I set my mind to do it I will! The main thing will be just to remember to bring them! Up until now I pretty much cringe every time we grab a plastic bag to get apples or avocados. Again, I will keep you posted!

I will say that once I started making these easy little changes at a time I started wanting to do more! I also know that I said this before but you DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT ALL AT ONCE. Sorry for the all caps words but its so true! Just try one thing, once that is manageable, try another! There is no reason to spend a ton of money all at once with these new changes. With that being said, one thing that I keep noticing myself saying a ton in this post is that each of these products have SAVED ME/US MONEY as well as helping the environment. It’s a win win. Just don’t feel rushed!

Valentines Day Board

This post is really just for fun! I love creating these kinds of boards even when its not a charcuterie board. I love the conversation that they start at a get together or gathering, they are the perfect centerpiece! You can make this for a Valentine’s Day Brunch or a Galentine’s get together! It would even be fun to scale it down a little bit and make for you and your significant other for a fun date night in! If you were going to do this for a date night with your SO, I would have a movie night {or we like to play Mario Party} with popcorn, this board and some other snacks that you can munch on throughout the movie or game! It’s such an easy way to create something special for you two to enjoy! If you are going the Galentine’s Day route then you can have it as a grazing situation before or after a brunch!

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Valentine’s Day Board Needs

  • Sour Patch Kids Hearts

  • Classic Tiny Conversation Hearts

  • Twizzlers bites

  • Starburst Heart Shaped Jelly Beans

  • Dove Hearts

  • Peanut m&ms {pink, red, and white of course}

  • Cinnamon Lips

  • Strawberries

  • Gluten Free Brownie Bites

  • …anything else your heart desires!

I mention this all of the time when I create these types of boards that there are literally no rules, you can’t mess it up! You get to do whatever you want and nobody is going to critique you because it is exactly how you intended it to be! Sο I hope you enjoy this post and of course as always if you have any questions let me know, I would be so happy to answer them!