WIN-It-Wednesday: Gifts of Nature Gluten-Free Oatmeal & Baking Mixes
I am so very glad to announce that this weeks WIN-It-Wednesday sponsor is Gift of Nature Certified Gluten-
Free Oatmeal and baking mixes!
Gift of Nature’s goal is to provide the best certified gluten-free oats, flours and baking mixes available. Gift of Nature keeps things real healthy too by using nutritious whole grain brown rice and bean flours in their mixes – not the typical white rice flour and starch which offer little nutritional value. Gift of Nature’s products also contain unrefined sweeteners, and all natural ingredients. And if you want to try something new, check out their mixes using Montina Pure Flour, which is high in Fiber, Protein, and Iron.
Gift of Nature is offering two (Yes 2!) LUCKY BeFreeForMe members a “Gift (of Nature) pack” containing the following items:
Old Fashioned Oats* (44-ounce package): Great for a hot cereal in the morning or for baking! Oatmeal Cookies anyone?
Buttermilk Biscuit Mix: Think Bisquick for the gluten-free set! Use this versatile multipurpose baking mix to make fluffy biscuits, coffee cake, dumplings, and anything you use to make with Bisquick! Yahoooo!
French Bread and Pizza Mix: Enough to make a crusty loaf of French bread or 2 large pizza crusts. Gluten free yeast packet included.
Cranberry Orange Muffin Mix: Made with gluten-free grains, including Montina. Great for breakfast or mid-afternoon snack.
How can you WIN?
Easy!
Reply to this blog and tell us what gift(s) nature gives to you. (Me? New England winter days that are getting longer as they pass… a promise that springtime is coming soon!)
All entries must be received by Tuesday, February 16 at 12:00 midnight EST.
Good luck, Be thankful of nature’s gifts… and as always,
Be Free!
* Please note that those on a gluten-free diet should check with their doctors before consuming even moderate amounts of certfied gluten-free oats.
Tags: Certified Gluten-free oats, Gifts of Nature, Win-It-Wednesday
February 9th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Beautiful snow!!!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I love the springtime when the flowers just start blooming. The spring flowers are such bright colors with such wonderful smells after blahs of winter! 🙂
February 9th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
The best gift nature gives me is the wonder and surprise in my daughter’s eyes when she discovers something exciting in nature. Sometimes she’ll just get so excited seeing the sun shine or the wind blow.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I love my garden, and I’m really missing it this time of year! I live in an apartment so I garden in containers, but I really miss the fresh basil most of all!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:57 am
I would say that the bright sun and smell of fresh cut grass is enough to pull me out of any bad mood, but watching my son giggle and grin and he ran around in his first spring rain shower made me conscious of the beauty in every day living. Nature breathes new life into my family and me.
February 10th, 2010 at 7:01 am
I love getting out in strong sunshine and watching my daughters ride horses. It brings such joy to my heart!
February 10th, 2010 at 7:07 am
I love Gifts of Nature oats! Oh, nature is a wondrous thing … bright full moons, amazing sunsets and sunrises, and right now snow.
Shirley
February 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Walking through a fresh Rocky Mountain snow is wonderfully calming and purifying to my spirit. It awakens in me the longing to spend more time outdoors and my veggie garden beckons with a growing whisper. I can’t wait!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Living in a big city, we really enjoy looking at how well our city does in planting flowers and various plants throughout the city. We also appreciate the small patches of green the city is trying to create more of and having a small garden box on our balcony to teach our 2yr old about how fresh herbs are used and our small fresh veggies come from.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Nature gives me the buds in the spring. This is a sign of renewed life and a time for new beginnings.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:51 am
The best gift nature gives me … Sunshine! Especially on nice, hot summer days (which I can’t wait to get back to)
February 10th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Seeing the flowers start to pop up through the ground! It so cheery.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Autumn is the one season where everything feels fresh for me. I know historically Spring is supposed to be one’s “fresh” month and autumn is when things trees are growing bereft of leaves in preparation for winter, but the fall, oh the fall!
Every October I feel like nature is giving me a new lease on life and new chances. I suppose it’s encouragement from the changing colors of the trees, telling me it’s never too late to transform, the clean, musty smells, the underlying smokiness of autumn after the hot summer. Nature carries on the fall wind secrets of my future that is oh so bright! if only I buck up and go for it! Like a cherished friend who always knows exactly what to whisper in your ear.
The temperatures are so pleasant, perfect for sitting out under the mosaic trees, like a stained glass canopy that still lets in the breezy breath of the sky, in your most cozy sweatshirt with a mug of mulled apples.
Oh boy, I’ve got 7-8 months to wait!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Nature gives me fresh foods. We as a family love fresh fruit especially the gluten free girl so its something else she will eat for a snack is a nice juicy apple fresh picked from the farm up the street. Love the smell of apple trees
February 10th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Crocus blooming in the church yard, my dog happily playing with his toys, my favorite oatmeal muffins.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:42 am
The best gift nature gives me are the wild turkeys and deer walking through my yard on a snowy winter day!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Oh, I’d have to say all the gluten free grains and beans that can be made into flour – just amazing.
February 10th, 2010 at 10:27 am
NATURE IS AT ITS BEST WHEN I’M SITTING ON THE DOCK WATCHING FISH MOVE, DUCKS SWIMMING, AND THE BIRDS SINGING.
February 10th, 2010 at 10:51 am
SNOW DAYS!!!! I love the surprise of waking up in the morning to a beautiful white winter wonderland! The birds flock to my feeders and just for a few moments all is right with the world!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The first fresh blanket of snow in winter, the birds singing in the spring and summer, the crisp air in the fall. I love it all!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Nature gives me beautiful spring evenings; favorite activity on said evenings = walking the dogs! I am really missing spring right now.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I love big white fuffy snow flakes and tullips.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Autumn is my favorite- all the beautiful colors of the changing leaves and crisp evenings.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I lov the fact that I can walk out my door and be surrounded by trees!! Love walking amongst them!!
February 10th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Nature gives me the ability to enjoy the simple happiness of appreciating how the body works, and how calming the world can be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I am a runner and my favorite thing to do is run on trails early Sunday mornings when its just mother nature and I. It really helps me appreciate the natural and simple things in life.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I live in the Pacific Northwest. Nature gives me scenic panoramas of rugged mountains, beautiful green-blue-gray inlets, imposing stately trees, moss covered rocks in a clear stream, I thank God daily for the beauty around me that He created for my pleasure.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
While I hated it at first, I now think of my Celiac Disease. Without it I would not be nearly as health conscious or aware of what I eat.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I love it when the first flowers bloom in the Spring. It is so nice to have that little pop of color after such a hard winter this year. I am also super excited about having an organic veggie garden this year. I worked really hard in the fall to create raised beds and am even making my own compost. All I need to do is start my seeds and plant away. I sometimes find it hard to get all the nutrients that I need on my gluten free diet. But I will be consuming more since the vegetables won’t lose as many vitamins due to weeks of travel from the farm to my table.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
The sun on my face, the wind in my hair, water around my body in the ocean and the feel of the grass under my toes.
February 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Living in Hawaii, we get warm sunshine, vog (yuk!), cooling trades, and rain while the other places get snow and freezing cold.
February 10th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Fresh veggies in the summer – I am thinking of homegrown tomatoes as I look out my window and see the blizzard!!!!!
February 10th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I LOVE THE WARM SPRING WEATHER AND TO SEE MY SON’S EYES LIGHT UP AND TELL ME ALL ABOUT THE BIRDS AND SQUIRRELS HE SEES OUTSIDE. NOW I HEAR ALL ABOUT THE CARS, TRUCKS, BUSES OR ANYTHING WITH WHEELS THAT MOVE.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I love when nature delivers rain instead of over a foot and a half of snow. What a blessing!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I am fortunate to live in Ontario where we have all 4 seasons. I love the change that each new season brings; with all the routine in life, it’s nice to have something to look forward to!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
The sun is almost setting when I leave my job, a promise that longer days are coming.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I love the fresh veggies from my garden in the summer and of course the wonder fresh air!
February 10th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Fruits, vegetables and grains (gluten-free, of course!). I am thankful that even though I can’t eat foods with dairy, egg or gluten, there’s still all kinds of great-tasting food for me to eat!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:54 am
Nature gives me so many gifts to soothe and stimulate my senses. I love the delicious taste fruits and vegetables. I love the smell of beautiful flowers, fresh zucchini bread and sweet cinnamon rolls. I love the sight of gorgeous natural scenery including sunsets. I love the sound of children’s laughter and the birds singing on an early Spring morning. I love the touch of holding sweet puppies and kittens. As an AZ resident, I love our many sunny days with warm sunshine to take many walks in the park.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:38 am
The sun is shinning longer each day bringing me visions of summer bounty of veggies and fruits
February 11th, 2010 at 8:55 am
My garden that me and my girls up keep together in the spring and summer. The joy on their faces when an fruit or veggie has grown! I also love the Fall- its my favorite New England season, the smell of the leaves and crips air are breathtaking.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:04 am
The best gift nature gives would have to be mornings on the beach in the summer. One of our favorite traditions on vacation is packing up our breakfast early and getting to the beach before anyone else…..nothing like a quiet morning swim!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I look forward to the beauty of spring after a long Michigan winter.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Moving from a city to the suburbs… you learn to appreciate the dark clear nights the sunrises and sunsets the joy of harvesting your own vegetable garden and learning how to cann and make your own jams and jellies. It’s something you can pass down to your children (a healthy way of living and eating) I have finally been able to see the seasons change by looking outside and taking a walk.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Nature gives me peace. When I need to set my mind free of all the stress and anxiety in this world, I look at the beautiful creations God has made.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Warm summer days!
February 11th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Tulips. I love them. The city of Chicago plants millions of them and in the spring walking to work is not such a drag. As corny as it sounds, I’m usually smiling the whole way because they remind me how beautiful life is. 🙂
February 11th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
A light mist to keep my hair curly
February 11th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Whipping wind, waving water, brilliant color, lively scent, sending chills, morning dew, then ice, & snow…. natural beauty!
February 12th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Nature’s gifts give me serenity and peace….a nice warm breeze on a cloudless day, the sway of my garden flowers in the wind and the smells that are lifted with the breeze, the hot summer days. Being outside in the spring and summer make me appreciate how lucky I am to be alive and that a GF diet really isn’t so bad and is worth the extra work and care.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Nature gave me a snow day this week, and I really needed it! My daughter and I got to spend the day together, and I got a break from my wonderful K students!
February 12th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Waking up each day is truly a gift!
February 12th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
The prospect of spring after 50+ inches of snow in the Northeast.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Hellebores blooming in late winter to let me know early spring is near!
February 13th, 2010 at 8:11 am
I saw a robin yesterday….that is truly a gift!! Spring is around the corner.
February 13th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Nature gives me four seasons and each is special in it’s own way.
February 14th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I love the sunshine that melts my driveway and sidewalks. Can’t wait to smell the lilac tree in the spring.
February 14th, 2010 at 11:56 am
The best part of winter is knowing spring is around the corner!
February 14th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
This happened the other day, really for the first time this year. When you step outside and you can practically smell and taste the impending snow, and you get all giddy like a little kid again! Next thing you know, your inside a lifesize snow globe and there is 18 inches of snow on the ground…makes you want to run out, dive in, and make some snow angels!
February 15th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I love the sunshine and the plants that are nurtured by it. My Univiersity is starting a community garden and the warm spring sunshine here in southern California is a tantalizing pre-view of the bounty which can come from our hard work with the soil and sun! Hurray for vegetables and doing your part to participate in Nature!
February 15th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Nature gives me great produce in the summer and wonderful cold snow in the winter.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:09 am
The sun is shining, the sky is blue and I am drawn outdoors to walk. I notice the new flowers in my neighbor’s gardens, and iinhale the fresh breeze coming off the Pacific Ocean. It is Spring on Vancouver Island. I am alive and I have all my senses… all nature’s gifts, and I am thankful.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Hello All!
Thanks for all of the replies! WOW! I loved reading them all…
The random winners of this WIN-It-Wednesday are:
Lindsey from Alabama
Randi from Massachusetts
Be Free!
Kathleen