We are now the proud owners of an 2.5 pound bread maker. Yes, we took the plunge and thought about it for some time. My son is gluten intolerant so I will be experimenting with recipes. If you have any that have worked for you, please pass them along. 
 
Our second addition is about the same size. I figured that my life is about to get much busier working on this ministry, so we purchased a nice crock pot. The last one I had was ceramic with two settings and burned the bottom half of my dishes if I didn't watch it carefully. This one even has a probe!! Once that chicken or pot roast is there it gets harpooned, yes sir! Now the only problem is the recipes. We still have so many foods that don't agree with us that it is posing a challenge. Rice is good as a base, so I may start there. We can add almonds, almond oil, small bits of carrot, egg, peas and other foods. I love that it can be pre-set and will shut off but keep the food warm because there is a long road between the cooking and the actual eating for us sometimes!
 
Last, the must-have health craze item: a juicer. So far, I have to say that the juicing works well. It is a good thing that fresh juice gives you a boost of energy, 'cause you have to clean this machine right away or it's tough to clean at all. My favorite juice so far is a kale, apple, carrot and ginger cocktail served up first thing in the morning before I walk the dog.
I joined our local health center as well and took my first class. The gym bag is in the trunk and the excuses are gone. Here's too seeing just how great I can feel. This blog may be continued on the Convertible page since it is a journey to well-being. Feel free to join me over there if you want to come along.