Cookies make the world go round. It’s been snowy Cookies make the world go round. It’s been snowy around these parts and it was about time we baked some legit full gluten and fat cookies.

They never disappoint.

What’s your favorite cookie combo?
It can stop snowing now. Please and thank you 😂 It can stop snowing now. Please and thank you 😂

I’m just trying to be a cool mom… here’s our #snowy #laketahoe version. 

No need for ages because look at all that snow! 🎿✌🏻🙈
One of my favorite things to make with ripe banana One of my favorite things to make with ripe bananas are these gluten-free collagen muffins!  They’re also kid tested and mom approved 😉 

Happy baking!

Ingredients 

2 medium bananas, roughly 1 cup, mashed
½ cup gluten-free whole grain oats
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup almond butter
1 tbsp cacao powder 
1-2 scoops @bubsnaturals collagen powder 
3 tbsp maple syrup 
½ cup chocolate chips 

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 cup muffin tin and set aside. 

Place all the ingredients except the chocolate chips  in a high-speed blender. Blend until a smooth thick batter-like consistency is reached.

Pour evenly into the prepared muffin tin and top with chocolate chips.

Bake for 12-ish minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy a few warm, and store the rest in the fridge for the week.

Snag my favorite @bubsnaturals collagen at a discount when you use code TIARA20

#partner
When you've been sick with zero appetite and it co When you've been sick with zero appetite and it comes back... you go with spinach eggs and  @birchbenders pancakes topped with PB&J! ⁣
⁣
Gang, I don't mess around when it comes to food!⁣
⁣
What's your go-to breakfast these days?
Sunday morning freshies with my girl. So proud of Sunday morning freshies with my girl. So proud of this girl. She pushes herself out of her comfort zone every time she’s on the mountain 🎿 

Couple hours of powder, low visibility and cold temps, but we got out there. 

Lots of smiles!
Snow day FUN! Gang, the snow just keeps coming and Snow day FUN! Gang, the snow just keeps coming and we’re here for it! 

While the snow removal seems endless…. we’re making sure to get in some fun! Tons of skiing and snow play! 

Zero work was done today and I’m ok with that!
Mother Nature keeps delivering! The pass was close Mother Nature keeps delivering! The pass was closed to Kirkwood so instead of skiing we went for a snowy walk. 

That’s it. Happy Sunday. ✌🏻
Another gorgeous day at the wood! Thankful to live Another gorgeous day at the wood! Thankful to live in such an amazing place. 

It was also the tiny skiers first day of JETs for the season. She skied hard and the stoke was real. It’s going to be another epic season.
Sledding… no caption needed because this face su Sledding… no caption needed because this face sums up the day.
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Travel · April 29, 2020

Travel Guide: Death Valley National Park

by @agirlcalledfred

A land of lost rivers, with little in it to love; yet a land that once visited must be come back to inevitably.

Mary Austin

I really can’t think of a better quote to describe Death Valley National Park. There is so much to see in this park because it is so big. I’m already itching to return, but here are the places that captured my heart on my frist trip. 

  • Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes: Popular for sunrise and sunset, these dunes are not to be missed. Walking around this area for even a few minutes will make you feel like you’re in Aladdin. Yes, I was singing Arabian Nights in my head, sometimes out loud, the entire time I was exploring. Suggestion: wander off the beaten path to find a few untouched dunes for magical pictures. 
  • Badwater Basin: Want to visit the place with the lowest elevation (-282 feet below sea level!) in North America? Get there early. This salt flat is magical. We lucked out with the rain the night before made it look like you were seriously walking on water in places. However, this place is hot. Even in the winter. I recommend an early morning visit before the temperatures get too intense. 
  • On your way back to the center of the park take a detour through Artists Drive. Enjoy this nine-mile drive through chalk colored hills. Not literally, but that is what it looks like. There is no need to get out of your car for this, you can simply enjoy the fun, windy, hilly roads, but if you feel the need to explore, hop out at Artists Palette Viewpoint for a better look at this geological wonder.
  • Zabriskie Point: Whether you’re starting your day here or ending here, this spot is not to be missed. This point overlooks the badlands and catches some of the best sunrises and sunsets. There is also ample hiking around the area. You can do the quick Badlands Loop (2.5 mi.) or hike all the way to Golden Canyon. 

Looking for a place to stay? There is one free camp site (Emigrant – we got lucky and got the last spot here) and plenty of paid camping sites for tents and RVs. There are also a few hotels/resorts in the park. Which is definitely a good option for comfort and AC if you’re not into camping.

Bonus: If you’re a sucker for ghost towns (I am) head towards Beatty, Nevada, and check out Rhyolite. A once-booming mining town, it is now remnants of buildings and elaborate art displays. 

Meet Erin

Erin Leigh Frederick, agirlcalledfred, is a Lake Tahoe resident and enjoys everything her home has to offer with her two dogs. An avid traveler she is constantly planning short weekend trips to longer international trips. When she ends up taking them is another story! 

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Cookies make the world go round. It’s been snowy Cookies make the world go round. It’s been snowy around these parts and it was about time we baked some legit full gluten and fat cookies.

They never disappoint.

What’s your favorite cookie combo?
It can stop snowing now. Please and thank you 😂 It can stop snowing now. Please and thank you 😂

I’m just trying to be a cool mom… here’s our #snowy #laketahoe version. 

No need for ages because look at all that snow! 🎿✌🏻🙈
One of my favorite things to make with ripe banana One of my favorite things to make with ripe bananas are these gluten-free collagen muffins!  They’re also kid tested and mom approved 😉 

Happy baking!

Ingredients 

2 medium bananas, roughly 1 cup, mashed
½ cup gluten-free whole grain oats
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup almond butter
1 tbsp cacao powder 
1-2 scoops @bubsnaturals collagen powder 
3 tbsp maple syrup 
½ cup chocolate chips 

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 cup muffin tin and set aside. 

Place all the ingredients except the chocolate chips  in a high-speed blender. Blend until a smooth thick batter-like consistency is reached.

Pour evenly into the prepared muffin tin and top with chocolate chips.

Bake for 12-ish minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy a few warm, and store the rest in the fridge for the week.

Snag my favorite @bubsnaturals collagen at a discount when you use code TIARA20

#partner
When you've been sick with zero appetite and it co When you've been sick with zero appetite and it comes back... you go with spinach eggs and  @birchbenders pancakes topped with PB&J! ⁣
⁣
Gang, I don't mess around when it comes to food!⁣
⁣
What's your go-to breakfast these days?
Sunday morning freshies with my girl. So proud of Sunday morning freshies with my girl. So proud of this girl. She pushes herself out of her comfort zone every time she’s on the mountain 🎿 

Couple hours of powder, low visibility and cold temps, but we got out there. 

Lots of smiles!
Snow day FUN! Gang, the snow just keeps coming and Snow day FUN! Gang, the snow just keeps coming and we’re here for it! 

While the snow removal seems endless…. we’re making sure to get in some fun! Tons of skiing and snow play! 

Zero work was done today and I’m ok with that!
Mother Nature keeps delivering! The pass was close Mother Nature keeps delivering! The pass was closed to Kirkwood so instead of skiing we went for a snowy walk. 

That’s it. Happy Sunday. ✌🏻
Another gorgeous day at the wood! Thankful to live Another gorgeous day at the wood! Thankful to live in such an amazing place. 

It was also the tiny skiers first day of JETs for the season. She skied hard and the stoke was real. It’s going to be another epic season.
Sledding… no caption needed because this face su Sledding… no caption needed because this face sums up the day.
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