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Tina Turbin – Featured in Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine!

Tina Turbin – Featured in Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine!

I am thrilled to have been chosen as the Tampa Bay Parenting “Extraordinary Woman” of the month.  You can get your copy of Tampa Bay Parenting at a variety of locations all throughout the Tampa Bay area (including Publix grocery stores) or you may view it online by clicking here – flip to pages 26/27 […]

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You Will Love the FREE Giveaway We Have for You!

You Will Love the FREE Giveaway We Have for You!

Perfect to complement your gluten-free baking, enter this month’s Gluten-free contest to try your luck at winning a most beautiful and treasured item for your kitchen.  Click on the above “contest” link for a peek at the prize. Or you may visit the Gluten Free Help home page to enter! Hurry and enter before November 30th! Best […]

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October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

Tina here is my story to share with you about my precious daughter, Leah: Celiac Disease and 18 Month Old  Leah! A new mom, feeding journals, diaper journals, sleep schedules… all trial and error! Leah’s precious life started with a week in the NICU, but as a fighter she bounded out and has been that way […]

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Your Own Personal Goals WILL Create a Happy Home

Your Own Personal Goals WILL Create a Happy Home

Many don’t realize that having clear-cut personal goals for ourselves is an integral part of creating a happy home. The great news is that it’s not too difficult to achieve this! On last Thursday’s radio show on the topic of Positive Parenting and Happy Homes, I revealed effective tips and advice on how to do the […]

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As Gluten Awareness Grows, So Does Variety of Gluten-Free Treats

As Gluten Awareness Grows, So Does Variety of Gluten-Free Treats

You’ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease or you’ve discovered you have a gluten intolerance. Now what?  You’re going to have to be on a gluten-free diet from now on, your doctor informs you. But wait. Before your disappointment at the thought of diet restrictions starts to set in, take note that there are some […]

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Gluten-Free Grandma’s Peach Pie

Gluten-Free Grandma’s Peach Pie

Just like Grandma made it! INGREDIENTS 1 double gluten-free pie crust ¼ cup maple sugar 3 tablespoons rice flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 5 cups fresh ripe peaches, sliced (if using frozen, then thaw fully) 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup, for brushing crust DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 […]

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Author Tina Turbin Will Speak to More Than 500 Students

Author Tina Turbin Will Speak to More Than 500 Students

I’m sharing the details about a wonderful event to inspire “future authors”.  Please read the below. Best, Tina Turbin  Special announcement: Sunset Park Elementary School, located in Windermere, Florida, welcomes author Tina Turbin on Thursday November 19th, to share her Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy book with over 500 students, teachers, and parents. She will be sharing […]

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Tina Turbin – a featured “celiac blogger”!

Tina Turbin – a featured “celiac blogger”!

In addition to being a contributing writer for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness’s (NFCA) monthly newsletter, you can now find me on their list of featured “celiac bloggers”. I’m proud to be a part of this great group of bloggers! Take a look at the full list by clicking here. My listing including the […]

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Gluten Free Delicious TRUE Graham Crackers

Gluten Free Delicious TRUE Graham Crackers

This recipe is truly delicious and a graham cracker replacement. You can cut them big enough for s’mores (the typical graham cracker shape and size), crumble them for pie crust, or cut little shapes, like that “other” brand. INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups Cooqi Basic Gluten-Free Baking Mix (you may use other Basic GF mixes) 1 […]

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Effective Tips for Positiving Parenting & Creating Happy Homes

Effective Tips for Positiving Parenting & Creating Happy Homes

Pregnancy.org Live: Before, During & After Thursday, November 12th, 2:00 p.m. EST As many of you know, the topic of children is a dear interest of mine, and therefore I hope you can join me on the following show… Parents: Have you had one of those days (weeks, months) where the kids are driving you […]

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Sesame Street – Taking Care of Nature

Sesame Street – Taking Care of Nature

I noticed that Sesame Street is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary by encouraging an environmentally-friendly theme for it’s upcoming TV shows.  With such live stage shows as “Elmo’s Green Thumb”, a major promotional campaign and TV show themes to instill in children a love and appreciation of nature, many of you parents will be pleased to […]

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Another Victory For My Book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!

Another Victory For My Book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!

This year has been an amazingly rewarding year for myself and my children’s book series Danny the Dragon. I’m very pleased to announce that the first book in the series entitled Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy won 2nd place in the children’s category of the AZ Literary Contest and Book Awards of 2009!  This is […]

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Ever Heard of a “Role Mommy”?

Ever Heard of a “Role Mommy”?

Role Mommy Radio Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:00 AM PST Role Mommy Radio inspires moms and dads and others to live their life to the fullest and fulfill their dreams while being a mommy! Prepare to be INSPIRED as you hear Tina’s heartfelt story of how she effectively made her dreams come true while lovingly raising […]

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Misdiagnosing Has To Stop

Misdiagnosing Has To Stop

Everyone knows I am an avid supporter of Celiac Disease Research and that I am very involved in a major project to gain government support for the only auto-immune disease which the government does not support. Why? Because the drug companies and pharmacies do not make money off of this disease because the simple solution […]

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Thrive in Balance – Gluten-Free/Celiac, Mon 11/9 at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST!

Thrive in Balance – Gluten-Free/Celiac, Mon 11/9 at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST!

Be sure to listen to my November segment on the Thrive in Balance radioshow, to be aired tomorrow, Monday 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST, all on the topic of Gluten-Free and Celiac Disease! Click here to go directly to the radio show. I encourage you to participate and call in with any questions that you may […]

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Adorable Stuffed Animal Replica of Danny the Dragon

Adorable Stuffed Animal Replica of Danny the Dragon

Above is an adorable stuffed animal that a Danny the Dragon fan created to depict the children’s character that we know and love.  We have quite the fan club!  Learn more about my Danny the Dragon children’s series, by visiting the mentioned links.

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Being a Mom/Role Model, Gluten-Free Living and Positive Parenting/Happy Homes

Being a Mom/Role Model, Gluten-Free Living and Positive Parenting/Happy Homes

Next week I have a wonderful lineup of 3 radio shows, covering the important topics of positive parenting and happy homes, the task of being a successful mother and role model and living a gluten-free lifestyle. I’m very much looking forward to speaking on these shows and sharing my advice and tips on the above […]

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Popular Old Time Gluten-Free Chocolate and Candy Companies

Popular Old Time Gluten-Free Chocolate and Candy Companies

There are a variety of candies that are tempting and appealing at the stores and especially strategically placed at the check-out stand. Just because you or someone you know can not eat gluten is no reason to toss out your sweet tooth. By all means keep reading. I am in favor of a low glycemic […]

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Barnes and Noble Welcomes My Children’s Book!

Barnes and Noble Welcomes My Children’s Book!

Did you know that my celebrated children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is now available through Barnes and Noble?! Keep this in mind for any children that you may be shopping for this holiday season!

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Tina Turbin joins National Association for Baby Boomer Women (NABBW)

Tina Turbin joins National Association for Baby Boomer Women (NABBW)

I recently became a member of the National Association of Baby Boomer Women (NABBW). I invite you to read more about the group at the previously mentioned link. Not only do I support the NABBW’s causes, but I’m also a contributing writer for the group. Click here to read my current article on the topic […]

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Renowned Organization “Women Taking Care of Business” Features an Article About Tina Turbin

Renowned Organization “Women Taking Care of Business” Features an Article About Tina Turbin

Prepare to be inspired and gain insight about Tina Turbin: award-winning author, artist, champion for raising celiac awarness, humanitarian and researcher that many parents, community leaders, educators and others have come to know and love. Her beautiful article is featured at the “International Moxy Women” and “Women Taking Care of Business” website.

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Gluten-Free Fish Cakes

Gluten-Free Fish Cakes

Bake the potato in the microwave to save time. You can use any mild white fish instead of cod. INGREDIENTS 1 large russet potato, baked and peeled 4 strips bacon, chopped 4 scallions (white parts), chopped 1 pound cooked cod, flaked 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups crushed REAL GOOD Gluten-Free […]

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My Official Baker and Taylor Debut

My Official Baker and Taylor Debut

Take a look at the Winter issue of Baker and Taylor’s “Books for Growing Minds” publication, and you’ll find my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy on Page 14. Tell your bookstore to order copies quickly for the holiday season! For those who aren’t familiar with Baker and Taylor, they are the premier book […]

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Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street!

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street!

Friends, as many of you know, in addition to being a staunch supporter of the cause of raising celiac awareness, I’m also a children’s author.  With that, it is only fitting that I take a moment to mention Sesame Street.   It’s hard to believe that Sesame Street has really been around for 40 years!  […]

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Here’s Mara Baking my GF Coconut Macaroons!

Here’s Mara Baking my GF Coconut Macaroons!

Mara from California kindly sent in these shots of her making my gluten-free coconut macaroons. Delicious! Thank you Mara!

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Resounding Success at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!

Resounding Success at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!

Between the terrific press coverage and the wonderful turnout and the lovely musical performance, the Sesame Street Halloween Concert at Pasadena City College was a resounding success! (Please see blog entry from 10/27/09 for full details about the Concert). View a sample of our press coverage here at one of the many news sites that covered […]

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