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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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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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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“Congratulations” Letter from Carol Downing at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

“Congratulations” Letter from Carol Downing at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

I’d like to share a lovely note of congratulations (for my award nomination in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest and as an award-winning finalist of the National Best Books Awards of 2009) from my dear friend Carol Downing, a teacher at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, who also provided the sign language interpretation on the Danny the Dragon Meets […]

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Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!

Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!

Today is the big day and we’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert! To have this opportunity to introduce my Danny the Dragon children’s series (new audiobook/CD entitled: Danny the Dragon DREAMs – profits from the CD are donated to Dr. Peter Green’s Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical […]

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Sesame Street Character to Meet Danny the Dragon!

Sesame Street Character to Meet Danny the Dragon!

It is such a delight to know that the Count, from the Sesame Street that we all know and love, will be present for the “Sesame Street Halloween” family concert tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA. (Please see blog entry from 10/27/09 for full details about the concert) Danny the Dragon  (lovable character from my children’s […]

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Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons

Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients: 2/3 cup sweet rice flour 5 cups flaked coconut (14 oz package) ¼ tsp salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp vanilla Directions: 1. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by placing parchment paper or liners on both pans. 2. Mix together: sweet rice flour, coconut and salt. 3. Add and mix with […]

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