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#ThankFALL for it All

October 17, 2014 by Janice

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Janice, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom, here with a #ThankFALL post and a great Target Canada giveaway for you. This post is sponsored by Target but, as always, our opinions and our addiction to Target is all our own.

Have you ever joined hands at your Thanksgiving table and tried to say what you are thankful for? It is challenging. How could we ever list all the incredible blessings of this life in one moment — or one blog post.

ThankFALL

This past weekend, we Canadians had our annual Thanksgiving “head start” on our American friends. Yes, while Americans are just beginning to think about decorating for fall, we northern folk are elbow-deep in pumpkin pies.

But just days before our celebrations began, my daughter Olivia’s blood test results came back positive for celiac disease.

Both of my kids and myself are having a range of tests done to try and understand what is causing our stomach and gut issues. We have been feeling somewhat better since reducing our fructose and sugar intake and trying to follow (loosely) a low-FODMAP diet. But I didn’t expect any of us to test positive for celiac disease.

(We will be retesting Olivia in a few weeks to confirm the results and then we will decide whether we will have her undergo a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis or not. In the meantime, Olivia has to remain on some gluten for accurate test results.)

So, as we prepared for the holiday feast of the year, Olivia’s future food fate was at the top of our minds. While my family and I try to limit the amount of wheat and gluten we eat, we sometimes indulge on the gluten side of the tracks.

Will Olivia never be able to eat gluten again? Will we have to send gluten-free snacks with her to birthday parties? Will she have to skip the pumpkin pie at friends’ houses or her favourite restaurant?

I have to admit, after leaving the doctor’s office, I was feeling pretty sorry for my little girl. No one wants to add a food intolerance or allergy to their child’s life. Going gluten-free for better health was one thing — a diagnosis of celiac disease was much more than I wanted to hand over to my seven year old daughter.

Putting it All in Perspective

Fortunately, I wasn’t left to my own devices for long. Susan, my twin sister and co-blogger here at 5 Minutes for Mom, quickly reminded me that, if anything, this will help Olivia to take control of her health and learn to fuel her body healthily at a young age — something we all need to learn at some point in life.

And on Facebook, my friends quickly chimed in to remind me of all the great gluten free recipes and resources we have nowadays online.

Within a few hours I was feeling more positive and ready to tackle whatever diagnosis comes our way.

Later that afternoon, Susan was at Target and told me about a great sale on a KitchenAid stand mixer.

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a fabulous new mixer to get excited about tackling all those gluten free recipes in our future?

Susan bought the KitchenAid mixer – in PINK (exclusive to Target) – and brought it home for Olivia and me.

Olivia loves to bake and so she was thrilled with the incredible new mixer. Never has anything quite so fabulous perched on our kitchen counter.

We christened our new mixer with a batch of Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Olivia was the top chef while I photographed the event.

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I must say, the KitchenAid mixer is so fantastic, it takes most of the work out of the cookie making process. So there was some time available for posing.

While Olivia must remain on gluten until we have finished her tests, we did have fun making these gluten free cookies and we all ate more than our fair share of them. I have been experimenting with gluten-free baking over the past six months, and I am so thankful for all the wonderful flours and recipes available.

In the late eighties, my mom, Susan, and I went gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free for a year and it was much more difficult to find ingredients and resources than it is now.

#ThankFALL for it ALL

To say I am thankful for celiac disease would be a stretch for sure — but I AM thankful for the countless blessings in my life and in my children’s lives.

While there are many difficult days in life and some days I want to hide under my covers from it all, I am beyond grateful for all the love, help, and support I have in my life — from my family members to my friends online.

I would not want to attempt this parenting gig without my family, my friends, and the Internet! From hugs to recipes, you all have me covered.

Time to Celebrate — Pass the Cookies

Yesterday, I posted the recipe for the Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies we made.

Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Our whole family loved the cookies — and they quickly disappeared. It was definitely a tasty and fun beginning to our gluten-free journey.

Oh Canada!

For years I moaned about our sad fate as Canadians — that we had to live a life without Target. Yes, I live close to the border and would do regular cross-border Target runs. But I wanted my own Target — a Target I didn’t have to carry a passport to visit.

And then it happened. My dreams came true. Target came to Canada!!!

I still can’t believe I can actually shop at Target whenever I want to. I don’t have to time my trips to beat the line ups at the border. I don’t have to admit to a border official on my way back into Canada how much I spent at Target. I can just go. Whenever. And come home. Whenever. And tell no one how much I spent.

For the gift of Target Canada, I am indeed VERY thankful.

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Hey Canadian Friends, here’s a giveaway just for you! Leave us a comment letting us know three things you’re thankful for and then enter to win a $100 Target Canada Gift Card.

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Disclosure: We are part of the Target #ThankFALL influencer program run by The Influential Network. We were compensated for this post but opinions are our own.
Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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74 Comments

  1. Tara Gauthier says

    October 30, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I am thankful for my children, who bring such joy to my life.
    I am thankful for my husband.
    I am thankful for our health.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Rodger says

    October 26, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    I am thankful for my wonderful children, my life would be so lonely without them.
    I am thankful for my job, being able to feed my family, paying my bills etc.
    I am thankful for my friends, have met a lot of good friends over the years.

    Reply
  3. Diana Corlett says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I am thankful for my healthy, happy family, for good friends.for the wonders of nature that continue to amaze me every day.

    Reply
  4. Luc says

    October 25, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    I’m Thankfall for beer, my beautiful wife and my family.

    Reply
  5. roger simmons says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:42 am

    My family
    My Employment
    My health

    Reply
  6. Austin Baroudi says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    My daughter, my family, and my friends!

    Reply
  7. Elaine Buonsante says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I am thankful for my husband of 43 years.
    I am thankful for all my children and grandchildren.
    I am thankful for our home where we can all gather.

    Reply
  8. Jessica T says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    My husband, my son, and my daughter!

    Reply
  9. ginette4 says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I’m thankful for the amazing family that I’ve been blessed with
    I’m thankful that I have an amazing dr. that cares about my well being and trying hard to make me better
    I’m thankful for being Canadian and that my visit to my dr and hospital care are covered and I’m also thankful for the Trillium foundation that pays my medication every month in the amount of over $2000.00

    Reply
  10. Rochel S says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    I am Thankful for my health my husband and my kids and family!

    Reply
  11. Suzie M says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I am grateful for my kids my Grandkids & sunshine

    Reply
  12. SUMMER PLEWES says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I am thankful for my son. My family and my friends.

    Reply
  13. Chris Stockford says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Family, health, job

    Reply
  14. Tammy Dalley says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Friends
    Family
    Health!

    Reply
  15. Barbara Hutcheson says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    3 things I am thankful for:
    1) My miracle son
    2) I’m still alive and dealing with my chronic illness where there is no cure
    3) my supportive husband & close family

    Reply
  16. Edmond says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    OMG, I am thankful I haven’t died from starvation yet. Wow, $100 target gc is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest. Starving artist here desperately needs the $100 target gc to shop and eat again.

    Reply
  17. Dayna Wilson says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    My family, my ability to be a SAHM, being Canadian.

    Reply
  18. Gwen Collins says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    I am thankful for my son
    I am thankful I am no longer as depressed as I was
    I am thankful for what family I have left

    Reply
  19. Surso S. says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    my wife, everytime i wake, and my family

    Reply
  20. Autumn says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    I am thankful for my friends, my furbabies and your Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Mike Kozseluha says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Family, friends and good health – nothing else matters …

    Reply
  22. loucheryl says

    October 19, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    The top three things I am thankful for are my family, our happiness and our health!

    Reply
  23. Karla Sceviour says

    October 19, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    my family, friends and a great country to live in~

    Reply
  24. michelle says

    October 19, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I am thankful for my sons health, my husbands imagination and drive to succeeded and the love of those close to me.

    Reply
  25. Lee-Ann says

    October 19, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    1 – my family
    2 – my animals
    3 – my job

    Reply
  26. michelle says

    October 19, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I am thankful for my children, my family and my home.

    Reply
  27. Tricia Hope says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I am thankful for my birth family and the family I created

    Reply
  28. Ruth says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I’m so thankful that I live in the best country in the world – a country that permits freedom of speech and lives in peace.

    Reply
  29. melanie borhi says

    October 19, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I’m thankful for friends, being alive and being healthy!

    Reply
  30. James Robb says

    October 19, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I am thankful to be alive. I am thankful for my kitty. I am thankful for my girlfriend

    Reply
  31. jenny says

    October 19, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    family, friends and health

    Reply
  32. Sharon Lalonde says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:42 am

    I’m thankful for surviving breast cancer.
    I’m thankful for an amazing husband.
    I’m thankful for two beautiful grandchildren (who I call grandtoys).

    Reply
  33. Sunshine G says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:42 am

    My family, our cute little house, and the adventures we always go wandering off on!

    Reply
  34. deena becker says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:38 am

    my family, my health ,four legged kid

    Reply
  35. lori says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:24 am

    i’m thank ful for many things
    my family
    my friends
    my home

    Reply
  36. Anne Clemmer says

    October 19, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I am thankful for my husband, my family; and especially my Lord Jesus Christ.

    Reply
  37. jeannine glen says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:26 am

    thankful for my husband, thankful for my son and thankful for my grandson

    Reply
  38. Kristine Ewald says

    October 19, 2014 at 2:00 am

    My family friends and faith 🙂

    Reply
  39. Margarita says

    October 19, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Clean floors, cold beer, and harmony donuts!

    Reply
  40. Aimee Robison says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    My health, my family and my fur babies.

    Reply
  41. Bailey Dexter says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Hard to pick just three things. I am thankful each day I wake up & know I have family & friends always there for me. Also that I have a place to sleep and food on the table!

    Reply
  42. Joannie says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    I’m thankful for my family, my health, my friends.

    Reply
  43. ann says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I’m thankful for my family, for living in a great country, and always having food

    Reply
  44. Jo M says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    chips, pillow, cats

    Reply
  45. nicolthepickle says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Best wishes on you Celiac journey.
    My three things are:
    God
    My wonderful, thoughtful husband.
    And butter.

    Reply
  46. Melissa says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I am thankful for my husband who I can always count on.
    I am thankful for my 2 amazing girls
    I am thankful to live in such a beautiful province. I love bc

    Reply
  47. Susan Stirling says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    I am thankful I survived stage 4 colon cancer.
    I am thankful for the amazing oncologists and other staff at Princess Margaret Hospital.
    I am thankful for my friends and family who have made it so important and rewarding to survive!

    Reply
  48. michelle tremblett says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Thankful for my family
    Thankful for my friends
    Thankful for my health
    🙂

    Reply
  49. Belinda McNabb says

    October 18, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    my son, my health and my family

    Reply
  50. Glogirl says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    I’m thankful for my family, my health and to live in a land of freedoms.

    Reply
  51. Krista Embertson says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Roof over our heads, our health and never an empty belly

    Reply
  52. Andrea Amy says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    My children, enough to eat, a current place to live

    Reply
  53. David Fultner says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I thankful for life,family and friends.

    Reply
  54. Emilia says

    October 18, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I am thankful for my freedom
    I am thankful for my family
    I am thankful I had good parents that loved me

    Reply
  55. Mark V. says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:36 am

    1- that I have a roof over my head
    2- my girls
    3- and that someone loves me

    Reply
  56. Lori Bazan says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I am thankful for:
    1. my family
    2. my health
    3. my dog

    Reply
  57. Amy Heffernan says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I am thankful that i have a home to live in, food in my fridge and love from my kids.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Natalie says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I am thankful for:
    1. My family
    2. My job
    3. My health

    Reply
  59. Jolie says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    I am thankful for my kids.
    I am thankful for great friends.
    I am thankful for good health.

    Reply
  60. Lori Jackson says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    I am thankful for a loving family, loyal friends and amazing neighbors!

    Reply
  61. Jonnie says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    I am thankful for good health after a couple of rough years, my caring husband and my happy kids.

    Reply
  62. angela m says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I am thankful for
    My family
    Our health
    and our happiness

    Reply
  63. Sheryl says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Thankful for my awesome network of mommy friends that share my laughs and cries, my awesome daycare that is totally inclusive and advocates for my child with Down syndrome, and my awesome kids who yell “Mommy” and run for hugs when I pick them up each day!

    Reply
  64. Anne Taylor says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I am thankful for:
    Waking up in the morning
    My family
    being Canadian

    Reply
  65. lisa bolduc says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Ops
    My son. My health. And my family’s happiness

    Reply
  66. lisa bolduc says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    I am thankful for being a mom to my 8 month old

    Reply
  67. Barb says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:16 am

    I’m thankful for my two wonderful kids and awesome husband, my amazing mom and brother, and my determination

    Reply
  68. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Thankful for my twin brother
    Thankful for my great friends
    Thankful I live in Canada

    Reply
  69. anne says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:01 am

    I am thankful for my good heath, my wonderful family, and being able to help.

    Reply
  70. BlessedTA says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:53 am

    My family, friends and good health.

    Reply
  71. Lynn D says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I am ThankFul to live in this wonderful Country (Canada) +Target
    I am ThankFul I was able to have children
    I am ThankFul for being able to do what I am passionate about!

    Reply
  72. Suzanne G says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I am thankful for my wonderful husband
    I am thankful for my good health
    I am thankful for my children

    Reply
  73. Pam says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:48 am

    I am thankful for a husband who may not be perfect but is perfect for me.
    I am thankful for a job that has medical benefits.
    I am thankful for grace.

    Reply

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