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Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Home-Schooler Travels 50 States with his Skateboard and Dad

Home-schooled 12 year old Logan and his dad Matt Winkler are traveling all 50 states during Logan’s 6th grade year and skateboarding wherever they go.

This weekend they are staying at Bobbi Burger Brunoehler house in the Los Angeles area. They still have the following states to go to:
HI, AK, OR, WA, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Kentucky, W Va and Va.

The travelers are staying with friends, family and couch surfing. According to Bobbi they are wonderful guests.  Bobbi shares, “Matt is a fabulous dad and a great conversationalist and Logan is a pleasant young man.  I recommend them highly as guests, especially if you also are into skateboarding.”

If you would like to invite the Winklers to stay with you or know someone in the above states who would like to host them for a couple of days, you can contact them at: 50skatekid@gmail.com Their story is being documented at:
www.50skatekid.wordpress.co.

 

Tina Turbin

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Monday, December 28th, 2009

Gluten-Free Mom-To-Be Writes To Tina Turbin


I am sharing a lovely acknowledgement from a mom-to-be, that wrote in to me.

Sara is a gluten-free employee at the wonderful company, Bio-K Intl. in Quebec.

 

 

SARA Gluten- Free Mom-To-Be

SARA Gluten- Free Mom-To-Be

 

 

Though never officially diagnosed as Celiac, I discovered with my naturopath that I was wheat intolerant. After struggling to eliminate this staple from my diet (it took me more than a year to kick it completely!), I finally started to recover from the migraines, lethargy, chronic pain, fatigue, extra weight, and “brain fog” that had plagued me most of my life. I have now been wheat free for 5 years, and strive for a gluten free diet whenever possible.

Now, as an expectant mom-to-be with a new family (Spouse and stepson), feeling good and eating well are more important than ever. Resources like GlutenFreeHelp.info make living with a restricted diet much less overwhelming. A lot has changed in the 5 years since my diagnosis, and there’s more information and GF food available than ever before. This gives me great hope for my unborn daughter, as she is likely to inherit the same condition. Knowing that people like Tina are working hard to make the GF lifestyle attainable, stress free, and even enjoyable gives this pregnant lady one less thing to worry about.

Sara Lomas 32

Sara Lomas
Bio-K+ International Inc.
www.biokplus.com

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Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

We had SO much fun baking to our hearts content, decorating with our imaginations soaring, eating Pamela’s Products and enjoying one another’s company.

I am honored and grateful be able to have incredibly delicious ingredients and fun give-aways for my parties, all from Pamela’s Products as well as Nature’s Food Patches LOADED gift bags , once again.

If anyone is interested in helping to spread the word about making the AWARENESS of celiac much more broadly known, as it should be, please e-mail me and I will share how to bring this about in your area.

We need everyone’s help and support! We need to unite and share each and everyone’s special skills and interests in this area. The profits from this party were all donated to National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.

Thank you, Tina Turbin

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Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Gluten-Free Holiday Baking Tips!

Xmas cookies

Be sure to read my December column in the newsletter of the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, devoted to the topic of the seasonal activity of  holiday baking, gluten-free style.

This time of year can be a challenge for those who are gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant (and even for those of us who aren’t!), yet my article offers practical, informative tips on how to create a new, delicious, gluten-free tradition every year. Happy holiday baking!

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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Florida Association of Partners in Education – MEMBER

Tina Turbin Author - Visits In Florida

Tina Turbin Author - Visits In Florida

I am very proud to now be a member of FAPE as a Florida resident as well as support their endeavors and goals. I am extremely passionate about education and literacy for children as well as the quality of literature in general:

FAPE member Tina Turbin is an award-winning children’s author, writer, researcher, humanitarian and mother. Working for many years with children in the entertainment business, Tina advocates for children, families and women’s issues with research into children’s literacy, children’s allergies, celiac disease, gluten-free foods and nutrition as a way to improve the quality of lives and health for others.

Her approach in garnering awareness on these important topics comes from her position as a humanitarian, and a professional, and one who lives a gluten-free lifestyle, while utilizing her educational videos, books and storybook characters to share the educational aspect with children

Please visit: http://is.gd/5ahLQ

Tina is a recipient of 2 prestigious literary awards for her book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy: 2nd place winner for Children’s Literature in the Arizona Literary Contest and Book Awards of 2009 and Award-winning finalist in the National Best Books Awards of 2009 to be announced at BookExpo America (BEA) 2010.

Tina Turbin resides in St.Petersburg Florida as well as Los Angeles, California and is available for volunteer activities in the surrounding districts. (http://TinaTurbin.com)

Thank you, Tina Turbin

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Monday, December 7th, 2009

Terrific Mom Find !

This site is an amazing resource for us moms! You can look up certain brands of foods and the ingredients to stay away from food allergies or additives. Search “Gluten-Free” and “cookies” for example and you will be guided to  a list of treats that will fit your needs. I am a bit picky when it comes to referring a good resource, but I feel secure in sharing this one: http://FoodEssentials.com  Tina Turbin

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