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All The Best Memorial Day Sales

I've rounded up a list of all the best Memorial Day Sales happening! There are so many amazing sales that I thought I would put them in one place. From sales for home items, to clothes and beauty I've got you covered with this sales list.

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List of Sales

Adidas: 25% off site wide with code SAVE25

ASOS: 25% off everything on orders $100+ with code MEMDAY

Backcountry: up to 50% off gear and apparel

Ballard Designs: up to 20% off site wide and up to 75% off clearance

Coach Outlet: Free Shipping on Orders $50 with code FREESHIP

DermStore: 20% off with code SALEAWAY

Dropps: $10 off $30+ with code SUNNY10

DSW: up to 50% off sandals

E.L.F. Cosmetics: 25% off orders of $30+ with code REWARDSTYLE25

Flower Beauty: 20% off site wide with code SUMMER2021

Force of Nature: 25% off plus free shipping on starter kits with code MEMORIALDAY25

Fossil: extra 40% off Sale Items with code HISUMMER

Forever 21: up to 50% off select styles

Gap: take 50% off tanks, tees and dresses

Jane: 25% off site wide

J.Crew: 25% off your purchase with code WEEKEND

Joes Jeans: 30% off with code SUMMER

Kate Spade: up to 75% off everything and get a free tote with $150+ purchase

KiwiCo: get 1 month free with a 3 month subscription with code SCIENTIST

Kohl's: take an extra $10 off $25 with code TAKE10

Levi's: 30% off site wide with extra 50% off sale with code SMILE

LookFantastic: 20% off site wide with code MD20 & Extra 15% off with code SALEX15

Macy's: Take an extra 20% off with code MEMDAY

Merrell: 20% off Hiking Favorites

Mindbodygreen: 20% off supplements with code MD20

New Balance: 15% off with code NB15L

Nordstrom: Half Yearly Sale up to 50% off

Nordstrom Rack: up to 50% off home and up to 45% off activewear

NYDJ: additional 20% off sale items with code SUMMER21

Rack Room Shoes: Take $10 off $99 with code SPRINGDEAL

Ring: $50 off an 8-piece alarm security kit

Rue21: 15% off site wide with code STYLE15

Sephora: Get a Clean Moisturizer Trial Size with orders over $25 with code FIGHTDRY

Serena & Lily: 20% off with code DIVEIN

SkinCareRX: up to 60% off with extra 10% off with code EXTRA

Spanx: 30% off all Spanx denim

Steve Madden: 25% off select styles with code SUMMER

Sunglass Warehouse: 40% off site wide with code SUMMER40

Swell: 25% off site wide with code MAY21

Talbots: 40% off 1 and 30% off everything else with code SUMMER

The Sak: 22% off site wide with code CJ22

Too Faced: save 30% site wide with code FF30 & free shipping on orders $30+

TPH by Taraji: 20% off site wide with code SUMMER20

Under Armour: 40% off for military, first responders, nurses and teachers

UnionBay: 20% off site wide use code MEMORIAL21

Universal Standard: 20% off dresses with code DRESSES20

UpWest: 20% off orders $100+ with code UWSTYLE20

Vera Bradley: 30% off site wide

Wayfair: up to 70% off

Gluten Free Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

These healthy gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies are made with zucchini and chia seeds. This on-the-go breakfast recipe is lightly sweetened and packed with protein. These easy double chocolate cookies are a great idea for kids and lunches.

a white plate with two gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies next to a bottle of milk, a bowl of chocolate chips and a bowl of coarse salt

I like to use a large ice cream scoop to make a dozen of these cookies. Using a cookie scoop and pressing them down slightly makes these chocolate breakfast cookies really similar to Pamela's Whenever Bars.

If you are looking for more breakfast ideas try my Gluten Free Pumpkin Cranberry Breakfast Cookies, my Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats, my Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding or my Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins.

You can find all of my breakfast recipes here: Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

a white plate with two gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies next to a bottle of milk, a bowl of chocolate chips and a bowl of coarse salt
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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Shred the zucchini and press out any extra moisture. Add the zucchini, coconut oil, almond butter, coconut sugar, egg, avocado oil and vanilla extract to the bowl of your stand mixer. Blend until the ingredients are combined.

Add the almond flour, coconut flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum, cinnamon, chia seeds, protein powder and cocoa powder to the wet ingredients and blend until combined.

Add the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to the dough and blend or stir until they are incorporated into the dough.

Using a large cookie scoop or tablespoon measure out the cookies and place on the baking sheets. Press each cookie down with the palm of your hand. These cookies will not spread much while baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

If you would like you can sprinkle some coarse sea salt on top of the hot cookies when they come out of the oven.

Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an air tight container.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies take longer to bake?

Yes, gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies do tend to take longer to bake than cookies made with a gluten flour. The outside of the cookie will be browned, but they may not be cooked through in the center.
 
If you are having this issue you can lower the oven temperature and bake the cookies a bit longer. I also only bake one baking sheet at a time of gluten free cookies. They need to be evenly heated to cook correctly.

How long will these breakfast cookies last?

These cookies will last about a week in an air tight container. You can store them on the counter or in the refrigerator. You can also freeze these cookies in a freezer safe container for up to a month.
 
I like to freeze a few cookies in a container so I can take them out and add them to lunches. They are great to have in case I haven't planned ahead with something else. I also like to double the batch so we can eat half and freeze half.

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

I get some of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can't get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 25% off your first order!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These healthy gluten free chocolate breakfast cookies are made with zucchini and chia seeds. This on-the-go breakfast recipe is lightly sweetened and packed with protein. These easy double chocolate cookies are a great idea for kids and lunches.

Ingredients

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1 cup Zucchini, shredded and pressed
2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil, solid
2 Tbsp. Almond Butter
¼ cup Coconut Sugar
1 large Egg
¼ cup Avocado Oil
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 cup Almond Flour
¼ cup Coconut Flour
¼ cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Xanthan Gum
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
½ cup Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Shred the zucchini and press out any extra moisture. Add the zucchini, coconut oil, almond butter, coconut sugar, egg, avocado oil and vanilla extract to the bowl of your stand mixer. Blend until the ingredients are combined.

Add the almond flour, coconut flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum, cinnamon, chia seeds, protein powder and cocoa powder to the wet ingredients and blend until combined.

Add the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to the dough and blend or stir until they are incorporated into the dough.

Using a large cookie scoop or tablespoon measure out the cookies and place on the baking sheets. Press each cookie down with the palm of your hand. These cookies will not spread much while baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

If you would like you can sprinkle some coarse sea salt on top of the hot cookies when they come out of the oven.

Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an air tight container.

Notes

This recipe can also be made into bars using a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Let the bars cool completely before cutting them.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Top Tip

I'm a big fan of doubling the recipe and freezing half of these cookies for later. It's so nice to have them for lunches or snacks for trips. I get them out the night before and let them defrost. Be sure to open the bag or container to let moisture escape so they don't get soggy.

Favorite Things May 21, 2021

This a collection of things I'm loving right now. I've included recipes that are perfect for this season and some of my favorite things. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and scroll through all the stuff I've enjoyed this week.

a marble background with one of my favorite things, white lilac blooms wrapped in a light pink linen napkin and tide with white ribbon

Gardening Supplies

Having the right supplies can make gardening so much easier! These are a few of my favorites. From a better weeding tool, a cart that's easy to pull and dump, to two different pairs of gloves that I love I've added my favorite things. I also couldn't miss adding plastic clips for staking plants. They are so much easier to use than wire and I reuse mine for a few years.

Recipe Ideas for the Week

one of our favorite things for hot days is my thai style cabbage salad
Thai Style Cabbage Salad
a glass jar of dark red homemade enchilada sauce is one of my favorite things
Gluten Free Homemade Enchilada Sauce
a white plate with a slice of gluten free cream cheese pound cake with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream on top is one of my favorite things
Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Stuff I Love

I Want To Try - I love finding new skin care to try. This facial cleanser has a score of 2 on the EWG app, so it must be pretty clean. I've read a few reviews of people loving it.

What I'm Loving - I've been using this charcoal and coconut underarm detox scrub for a little while and I really like it. I've noticed my natural deodorant works better when I use the scrub a few times per week.

What We're Watching - We watched Greenland on HBO last weekend. We were split, I liked it and my husband didn't. It's a classic the earth is ending and we must get to a bunker story that every disaster movie has, so it wasn't super original. Maybe I just miss new movies!

What I'm Reading - I'm reading More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth. It's so good! I love reading her point of view and the amazing life she's built. I'm half way through and have been staying up late to keep reading.

What I'm Using - As we come into sandal season my heels and feet have been really dry. I started searching for a gluten free option and found Flexitol Heel Balm. It does have fragrance, but the other ingredients look pretty good. It has been working amazing!

Vases I Love

Favorites Around the Web

I love the layered, delicate gold necklaces everyone is wearing. I have this coin layered necklace in my cart.

I've been looking for new sunglasses. I think I've narrowed it down to this pair of aviators that are marked way down!

I keep seeing all the cleaning videos on TikTok for The Pink Stuff Cleaning Paste. Have you tried it? I'm wondering if it's as great as they say it is. I have some hard water spots on my stainless kitchen sink I can't get up.

Do you journal? I've always wanted to be someone who journals, but I just never stick with it. I love the idea of this Five Minute Journal.

I love baskets! They are my fix all for storing things. If I don't know what to do with things or need to clear up clutter I always reach for a basket. This seagrass tote basket is so pretty!

I love a jade roller for helping remove inflammation under my eyes and to help with sinus pressure. I haven't tried gua sha yet though. I've been watching all the videos and I'm super intrigued. My seasonal allergies have been intense this year and some claim gua sha helps.

Have you seen the new Hilton Carter for Target collection of plants, faux plants and plant care supplies? There are so many beautiful items! I love this faux succulent, this plant stand and this lovely watering can.

Instant Pot Ginger Ale Syrup

This Instant Pot ginger ale syrup is an easy way to make your own homemade ginger ale syrup with bold, fresh flavor and minimal effort. Using the Instant Pot speeds up the process while creating a rich ginger syrup for homemade ginger ale that's perfect for mixing with sparkling water or using as a base for ginger soda and mocktails.

It's a simple, reliable method for anyone wondering how to make ginger ale syrup at home.

a jar full of ice with instant pot ginger ale syrup and seltzer water with a bottle of ginger ale syrup behind it

Once made, this ginger ale syrup recipe is incredibly versatile and great for more than just soda. Use it to create homemade ginger beer, or flavorful ginger drink mocktails for everyday sipping or special occasions.

This gluten free Instant Pot recipe delivers a ginger ale syrup you'll want to keep on hand for refreshing homemade drinks anytime.

I've used plain seltzer water, but I typically use whatever flavor Bubly or La Croix I have in the refrigerator. This instant pot ginger syrup is very strong, so it over powers the slight flavor of the sparkling water. I use lots of ice because I love this drink super cold.

You can find all of my drink recipes here: Gluten Free Drink Recipes

two jars full of ice with instant pot ginger ale syrup and seltzer water with a bottle of ginger ale syrup behind them
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Ingredients

Instructions

Start by adding the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and pureeing the mixture. I think you get a better flavor when you add this step, but you could totally skip it.

Next add the pureed mixture or if you skipped that step the chopped ginger, lemon water, lime juice and the remaining water to your instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together. 

Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.

I like to let my liquid cool overnight. Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it.

Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice. I don't mind if there are tiny particles of ginger. If you don't like the fine particles you can pour the syrup through some cheese cloth.

Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.

Supplies

More Recipes You Might Enjoy

I get a lot of my ingredients from Thrive Market. Thrive Market has been a game changer for me eating gluten free. They have so many options I can't get at my rural grocery stores! Use this link to get 40% off your first order!

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Instant Pot Ginger Ale Syrup

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  • Author: Elaine VanVleck
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 ½ cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

This simple recipe for instant pot ginger ale syrup can be added to seltzer water for homemade ginger ale. It's also delcious in mixed drinks. It's perfect to make a batch and store in the refrigerator to make refreshing drinks with.

Ingredients

Scale

Instructions

Start by adding the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and pureeing the mixture. I think you get a better flavor when you add this step, but you could totally skip it.

Next add the pureed mixture or if you skipped that step the chopped ginger, lemon water, lime juice and the remaining water to your instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together. 

Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.

I like to let my liquid cool overnight. Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it.

Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice. I don't mind if there are tiny particles of ginger. If you don't like the fine particles you can pour the syrup through some cheese cloth.

Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.

I like ½ cup of instant pot ginger syrup with one twelve ounce can of sparkling water. If that is too strong you may want to reduce the ginger syrup to ¼ cup.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this instant pot ginger ale syrup hard to make?

No! This is such an easy recipe. You are simply adding your ingredients to your instant pot or pressure pot and cooking on manual for 30 minutes. I like to add the ginger, juices and one cup water to a blender and blend it all up first, but you could skip that step and simply chop the ginger into small chunks.

How do I make instant pot ginger ale syrup?

Add the ginger chunks, lemon juice, lime juice and one cup of water to your blender and puree the mixture.

Next add the pureed mixture and the remaining water to my instant pot. Add 1 cup of sugar for this syrup. Stir the ingredients together.

Secure the lid on your instant pot and then cook on high manual for 30 minutes. Let the steam release naturally. Once the steam has released take the lid off to let the liquid cool.

Make sure the syrup is cool so you don't get burned while straining it. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer once or twice.

Pour the instant pot ginger syrup into an air tight jar or bottle and store in your refrigerator for up to a month.

Favorite Things May 14, 2021

This a collection of things I'm loving right now. I've included recipes that are perfect for this season and some of my favorite things. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and scroll through all the stuff I've enjoyed this week.

some of my favorite things are pink peonies. this photo of pink peonies and orange roses is a favorite

Favorite Aprons

I love a cute apron! Honestly, I get real messy in the kitchen. I've ruined countless shirts, so I'm trying to be better at wearing the aprons in my extensive collection. Aprons are a great gift for house warmings and birthdays too.

Stuff I Love

What I'm Watching - We are loving The Nevers on HBO Max. I'm always a fan of steampunk type style and super natural shows. The costumes and characters are really good!

What I'm Reading - I'm loving Ancient Remedies: Secrets to Healing with Herbs, Essential Oils, CBD, and the Most Powerful Natural Medicine in History by Dr. Josh Axe. There is so much great information packed into this book! Plus an index of things to treat and lots of recipes. I've already made his chicken curry recipe and it was delicious.

I Want to Order - These knit midi shorts are on my list to order. I love light weight shorts for summer. I'm basically trading my knit joggers for knit shorts. I'm not giving up my work from home uniform.

New Snack I Love - I'm loving these Alter Eco Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Bombs. They are keto friendly and not too sweet. They are the perfect little treat!

Summer Tableware Ideas

Favorites Around the Web

I'm wondering if I still feel like at 42 I can wear this sparkly, shimmer sunscreen lotion. It could just be that I'm being sold by the cute packaging.

I loved wearing my Birkenstock sandals in the 90s! I found this rose gold pair and I may need them.

We need a new rug for at our front door. I'm loving this braided doormat from Studio McGee. It's so classic and looks really sturdy.

I order myself new gardening gloves each year. I'm looking at this longer pair this year. I love the idea of protecting my wrists and forearms. I love my tomatoes, but the plants always make me break out.

I'm adding a few new planters to my patio this year. I found this concrete planter that looks like it's a basket! It's so pretty and since it's concrete would last a lot longer than a basket with a pot inside.

I know white sneakers are really in right now, but I always ruin them. They get dusty easily in our gravel driveway too. I love this cream or off white pair with a rubber sole.

I've been looking for cute earrings to dress up outfits for zoom calls. Because, lets me honest most people are just seeing me from the waist up lately. I'm loving these u-shaped drop earrings!