Gluten-free Friday Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

Fall Means
Pumpkin Goodies!It's that time of year! It's fall and pumpkins are on the brain. You can't go anywhere without running into a pumpkin-flavored coffee drink, cookie or bread....and we love it!

Embrace the season and start your day off with some pumpkin-flavored gluten-free breakfast goodies! These muffins are great served at breakfast with hot tea or coffee or for a special brunch or mid-afternoon snack!

This recipe is from Glutino, a company that offers gluten-free baking mixes, breads and a wide variety of other gluten-free food products.

Gluten can be found in many different foods and products, from ketchup to soy sauce to candy and seasonings. While SheKnows.com tries to ensure these recipes are gluten-free, carefully read the ingredient labels of all food and food products you use for these recipes to ensure they are also gluten free.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

Makes 24 muffins

Ingredients:2-1/2 cups Gluten Free Pantry Muffin and Scone Mix 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine2 eggs, plus 4 egg whites, lightly beaten1 teaspoon cinnamon2 cups pumpkin puree1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisinsDirections:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a medium-sized bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.Add the egg mixture to the butter and beat to combine.Toss the muffin mix with cinnamon and add it to the butter mixture.Fold in the pumpkin and mix everything to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips or raisins.Spoon the batter 3/4 of the way to the top of regular-sized, prepared muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes.Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

Before you know it, fall will be over. Take advantage of the treats the season has to offer and incorporate a little pumpkin into your life!More gluten-free recipes to try

Gluten-free Ghirardelli fudgy brownies
Gluten-free Parmesan-topped cornbread
Gluten-free pancakes with berry compote
Gluten-free macaroni and cheese
Gluten-free sandwich bread
Gluten-free basic barbecue sauce

Harry Potter sweets and treats

Wizarding World Candies That Even Muggles Can HaveAs soon as the first Harry Potter blockbuster came out, Muggles were able to get their hands on Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans and Chocolate Frogs. With the release of the six movies to follow, other sweets and treats jumped from the big screen into every fan's reality. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and its recreation of Honeydukes in Hogsmede village made nearly all of the candies from the books and movies available for purchase and consumption. Here's how to get your hands on them.10 SWEETS TO KEEP THE HARRY POTTER LEGEND ALIVE

Who hasn't watched the Harry Potter movies and wished you could try a chocolate frog, a cauldron cake or a sugar quill? If you're unable to get to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter you're in luck because not only are they selling five of their treats from Honeydukes, you can also purchase them from various places around the world wide web. Though you can't purchase a cauldron cake, you can bake one yourself or opt to purchase the following ten magical sweets.

Chocolate Frogs

Chocolate Frogs come in a little package with a crispy chocolate treat and a wizard trading card featuring the more famous, and obscure, witches and wizards in the fandom.

Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans

There are 20 flavors in Bertie's magic bag, and when it says Every Flavour it means every flavor. From rotten egg, grass and sardine to strawberry, buttered popcorn and toasted marshmallow you're never quite sure which one you're going to get.

Cockroach Clusters

They look like real cockroaches, but these you can eat. Their underbellies are gummy and juicy while their wings are made of a crunchy, candy shell. If you can get over the buggy appearance of these cockroach clusters, you're in for a treat.

Fizzing Whizbees

Fizzing Whizbees are a loud fizzing candy that comes in three flavors: blue raspberry, orange, and strawberry. Think Pop Rocks, but way more magical.

Blood Pops

Enjoy turning your tongue blood red (it's true) with these strawberry lollipops. One package grants you five pops and five chances at a red tongue takover.

Dark Mark Lollipops

Dark Mark Lollipops are pure sugar, and come in a five pack of fruity flavors: red cherry, sweet blueberry, green apple, purple grape and orange. The universal store offers us a chance to experience the dark marks of the Harry Potter films in the sweetest possible way.

Sugar Quills

Also coming in a five pack of fruity flavors, Sugar Quills are one of those treats that you'll want to suck on while reading the books just like Hermione did. Just be careful as they have a faux quill point at the end of the stick.

Sherbet Lemons

A favorite of Dumbledore's, Sherbet Lemons come in a glass apothecary jar complete with a Honeydukes logo and lid. They're both sweet and sour, with a dusting of very fine sugar. You'll make Dumbledore proud by popping a few of these.

Pumpkin Juice

While pumpkin juice isn't a candy, it IS a treat. It's spicy and sweet and tastes like a pumpkin pie. The set of 4 comes with a cute removable, and reusable, pumpkin cap cover. Get your pumpkin on and cheers to final battle.

Honeydukes tin set

If you want a cute way to store these Harry Potter sweets for your kids, this tin set will do the trick. The customized logos will let you know exactly what you're getting into before you pop the lid.

More magical food

Butterbeer recipe from Harry Potter

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Natural anti-bacterial soaps for the germphobe

Naturally CleanDo you have obsessive-compulsive tendencies when it comes to sanitizing your hands and every surface in your home as well as outside your home? You’re a germphobe and you’re not afraid to admit it. But you also have a green streak and you’d rather be an all-natural clean freak instead of relying on harsh chemicals and toxic cleaners that could do more harm than help. Good news! We've rounded up the best natural anti-bacterial soaps that you can use at home and on the go.

California Baby Squeaky Clean! Moisturizing Handwash

Formerly named Natural Antibacterial Blend, California Baby’s Squeaky Clean Moisturizing Handwash is safe for newborns to adults. This anti-bacterial soap is formulated with lemon, tea tree, and ravensara essential oils, floral extracts, aloe vera, soap bark and vegetable glycerin. As an eco-friendly bonus, the BPA-free soap bottles contain 25 percent post-consumer content (PCR) and the tree-free labels are printed with water-based lead-free inks and are easy to recycle with paper or plastic — no need to remove labels before recycling! (California Baby, $7)

100% Pure Lemon Verbena Hydrating Hand Wash

In addition to naturally sanitizing your hands with herbal extracts, this antioxidant-rich moisturizing wash leaves your hands feeling soft and hydrated. Made with sake, green tea, coffee, cherry, fruit acids, aloe vera, herbs, lemon verbena essential oil and witch hazel, it is all-natural, vegan-friendly and gluten-free. You won’t find any artificial fragrances, sulfites, detergents, triclosan or other toxins in this deliciously fragrant germ-killing soap. (100% Pure, $11)

Pure-N-Simple Peppermint/Tea Tree Soap

Tea tree oil is renowned for its anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antibiotic and anti-fungal properties. This Pure-N-Simple soap bar is made with tea tree oil and an artisan blend of all-natural ingredients, including essential oils and herbs. In addition to being a natural way to kill germs, what makes this soap special is that it is made with goat’s milk, which is high in vitamins and gentle on the skin. (Pure-N-Simple Soap, $5)

CleanWell Ginger Bergamot Foaming Hand Soap

Instead of harsh antibacterial cleansers, a better way to clean hands is with CleanWell’s foaming hand soap. Made with thyme, ginger, bergamot, white tea leaf extract and aloe vera, this soap is free of triclosan, artificial colors, parabens and other chemicals. (CleanWell Today, $10)

ArgentUS Bioscience Silver Thyme Sanitizer Gel

Your home may be squeaky clean but the rest of the world isn’t, so arm yourself with an all-natural hand-sanitizing gel that you can carry anywhere. This alcohol-free anti-bacterial gel is formulated with silver, zinc, aloe vera and thyme. The majority of hand sanitizers use an alcohol base which temporarily kills germs but also dries out the skin, causing crevices that can be breeding grounds for germs. This non-irritating, non-toxic product keeps germs off for hours and is safe for adults and children. (Amazon, $8)

Healthy Hand Wipes

Take these to the park, pack them in your child’s lunchbox, and keep them in your handbag! Healthy Hand Wipes are made of all-natural, organic ingredients with a salt-based ingredient proven to safely and effectively kill germs. Ingredients include aloe vera, cinnamon, citrus extract, dead sea salt, honey and jojoba oil. As a green clean bonus, wipes are 100 percent biodegradable and come in a hermetically sealed 100 percent recyclable package. (Amazon, $10)

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Five office stress-busters

How To De-Stress
At The OfficeYou may love your job, but every career comes with moments that make you want to tear your hair out. Chill out with these five tips to beat stress and get back to the business of good vibes!

Tips to stress less at work1. Make an appointment with yourself
Schedule 15 minutes just for you on your Outlook calendar. Use this time to take a walk around the building, grab a cup of coffee and sit quietly alone in a private spot, or give yourself a scalp massage in the ladies room. 

2. Soothe your senses with lavender
This herb has long been prized for its soothing scent. Keep a bottle of the essential oil or a sachet at your desk and breathe deeply.

3. Give your hands a break
Midway through the day, give yourself a hand massage with a good quality lotion. Not only will your skin thank you, but your joints and ligaments will, too. Also, make sure your keyboard and chair are in ergonomically correct positions to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome -- or wear wrist braces while typing.

4. Perform a mini-meditation
Download some soothing music onto your iPod and spend five minutes focusing on your breath or doing visualization exercises.

5. Limit the after-work complaint-fests
Give yourself a time budget of 15 minutes during which you are allowed to vent to your friends or spouse about the stress of your day. After that, focus on your life outside of the office, and what makes you happy. Your blood pressure -- and that of your loved ones -- will thank you.

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Meatless Monday Avocado egg salad recipe

Get Crackin'!Whether you need an idea to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs or you’re just in the mood for a great, hearty sandwich, try this avocado egg salad recipe. It fits either bill and is a good Meatless Monday dish.

A good egg (salad)

A tiny bit out of the ordinary, this egg salad recipe is tasty, creamy and crunchy. The added crunch and color come from seasonal radishes, the creaminess is from the avocado that replaces much of the mayo usually found in egg salad and the lemon zest adds a bit of sunshine to this recipe. Avocado egg salad is also a great option as a Meatless Monday meal.

Options are good

Whether you need to put leftover Easter eggs to good use or you're just looking for a delicious sandwich, avocado egg salad is a good option! You could also leave out the bread and pair the salad with some leafy greens and a handful of your favorite fresh vegetables.

Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. Read more about the benefits of eliminating meat from your meals, even one day a week.

Avocado egg salad recipe

Recipe courtesy of Grab a Plate

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:6 hard-boiled eggs, chilled and peeled1-2 avocados cut into 1/2-inch pieces5 radishes, finely chopped1 green onion, finely chopped1-2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juiceZest of half a lemon1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to tasteDirections:

Hard boil six eggs. Once cooled, peel them and separate the yolks from the whites. Dice the whites into small pieces.In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, avocado and low-fat mayonnaise. Note: If you use two avocados, use one tablespoon of mayo, and if you use one avocado, go with two tablespoons of mayo) and mash everything together with a fork or potato masher until combined and smooth (some people like to leave a few chunks).Mix in the lemon juice, zest, parsley, radishes, green onion and salt and pepper to the mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.Gently fold in the diced egg whites and combine.Chill until ready to use. Serve on sandwich bread or on lettuce leaves with your favorite fresh veggies.

Whether you’re using up leftovers or looking for a new meal, avocado egg salad is great!

More Meatless Monday meals to try

Sun-dried tomato frittata
Orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe
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Tonight's Dinner Pizza Bagels

Turn Breakfast Into DinnerBagels are an easy breakfast treat. But add some tomato sauce and cheese and you've got a super easy dinner the whole family will love.

Bagels are one of my all time favorite breakfast foods. I don't care if they're onion, poppy seed, or plain. If it's a circular piece of bread, I'm all in. But after everyone takes a bagel or two for breakfast, I find myself left with a lot of halves that don't seem to match. Sure, I could freeze them and use them for breakfast in a day or two, but I could also turn them into a yummy dinner treat.

The best thing about this idea is that I don't need to do any extra shopping. I can go basic and just do tomato sauce and cheese or I can make my pizzas more interesting by adding some meat and veggies. It doesn't even matter if everyone likes different toppings. Since each bagel is a single serving, every member of your family can put whatever they want on top. So the next time you're craving pizza, grab that extra bagel or two you have in the freezer and make your own.

Pizza Bagel

Ingredients

4 plain bagels, sliced in half1 cup tomato sauce, divided1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese4 ounces pepperoni

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Spoon 1/8 cup of tomato sauce on each half a bagel. Sprinkle cheese evenly over all the bagel halves. Place pepperoni on top of cheese.Place prepared bagels on a baking sheet. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and bagels are toasted. Serve immediately.

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3 Recipes for a Cinco de Mayo celebration

Have Your Very Own Fiesta At HomeCinco de Mayo wouldn't be complete without a festive menu, including nachos, guacamole and margaritas! Try these Mexican-inspired dishes for the most delicious fiesta yet.

Forget going out for Mexican food and make your own flavorful dishes right in your own kitchen. The spicy chorizo nachos are loaded with flavors and get a kick from the Mexican sausage (chorizo)! Dip your chips into the tropical guacamole and sip on the refreshing pineapple lime tequila cooler. You'll never regret cooking these fantastic recipes at home.

1Spicy chorizo nachos recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, cooked1 cup salsa1 small diced red onion1 cup black beans1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for later)1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro (for garnish)1/2 cup sour cream (for garnish)Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add a large handful of tortilla chips on the baking sheet spreading them out. Spoon the cooked chorizo, salsa, red onions and the black beans over the chips. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top with more tortilla chips. Repeat this until you have used all of the ingredients.Top with the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

2Tropical guacamole recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:3 ripe avocados, halved and seed removed1 lime, juiced2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced1/4 cup fresh mango, diced1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced1/2 small red onion diced1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cuminDirections:

Using a spoon scoop out the avocado from the skin and add it a large mixing bowl. Gently mash with a fork or a potato masher.Add in the remaining ingredients mixing very well. Cover and allow to chill for an hour to help the flavors blend.Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping to your favorite Mexican dish.

3Pineapple lime tequila coolers recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:1/3 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup agave nectar1 cup pineapple juice2 cups frozen pineapple cubes1/4 cup triple sec1/3 cup tequilaFresh lime wedges for garishDirections:

Add all of the ingredients except for the lime wedges to a blender. Mix on high until the mixture is smooth and there are no chunks.Poor the drinks into 4 tall glasses. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

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