The Ask Anna Blog

Moving and Packing Tips

One of my least favorite things about moving and packing, is having to write on all the boxes because I get so tired of writing the same thing over and over again. If you’ve ever moved you know what I mean! For this move I decided I would print out bright colored labels to identify each of the boxes, which would make it easy for my friends to know where the boxes go, and it would save me from having to write on all the boxes! I bought these shipping labels from Office Depot and I love them because they… Read More

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites

During these hot summer months, we are all looking for easy to make, requires no oven, simple dessert recipes. That is why one of my favorite summertime treats is cookie dough bites! Actually, I love them anytime of the year. This is a spin on my recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough bites. I added the flavors we all love in a good oatmeal raisin cookie, from the cinnamon and oats to the plump raisins. They stay in the fridge so they are a nice and cold, bite-size snack. Incredibly addicting. The best part…you don’t have to feel guilty about eating… Read More

Cleaning Checklist for Moving

This month we are packing up our house and moving!!! We aren’t moving for a few more weeks but using this checklist, I have already started packing up the house. With the packing process under way there are lots of empty shelves and spaces that need to be cleaned. I’m not one of those people that likes to leave behind a messy house for the new owners so today I wanted to share a cleaning checklist for moving so you know what you should clean when you move out of your home. #1 CupboardsWhen I move into a house, one… Read More

Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

A few weeks ago my daughter and I made up this gluten free muffin recipe and I couldn’t believe how good it was! The combination of coconut oil, bananas and chocolate chips are delicious!!! These are super easy to make and I promise they will be a hit among family and friends! Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla 3 ripe bananas 1 1/3 cups gluten free flour (I recommend this one) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat… Read More

Lemon Blueberry No Bake Cheesecake

This my friends, is one of the easiest and yummiest desserts! Light, fluffy, and not too sweet. It only takes a few ingredients to whip up these individual lemon blueberry, no bake cheesecakes. There is no crust (which saves on calories and makes them gluten free). I love the mix of fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Don’t you? These are a great dessert for summer time. No need to turn on that hot oven. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! I actually shared it last summer on my blog and you can check out the… Read More

Organized Grocery List – 3 FREE printable templates

source A few weeks ago I posted this on my Facebook page and had tons of you tell me you do the same thing! I also had lots of you give me other great ideas for how you keep track of your grocery list so you don’t have to re-write it all the time. Today I wanted to share a couple printable grocery lists with you, as well as some great apps for your phone. With this printable list all you have to do is circle or highlight the items you need to get from the store, as you run… Read More