We are not a gluten free family, but when I heard about Nature’s Legacy Spelt foods I was intrigued. I had heard of spelt but honestly had no idea what it was. I have also had poor experiences in the past with alternatives to wheat and gluten free foods tasting less than appetizing, but I […]
Real Food, Real Easy
Time Management in the Kitchen Time management is my nemesis. Making everything from scratch can be time consuming, and if you are not a plan-ahead type person you will find yourself scrambling to just get something on the table. I think one of the worst hurdles for me to overcome with eating healthier is that it […]
DIY Oil Pulling Melts for a Cleaner Mouth
Oil Pulling 101 I have been oil pulling on and off for several years now. I was having issues with a tooth that has a crown on it and after going to the dentist to be reassured that nothing was wrong, I decided to do my own research on how to help with tooth pain. […]
Lemon Chicken Bake {Gluten, Dairy, Sugar FREE}
I love chicken. It is so easy to use in various ways for our large family of 7, and the kids eat it up. We will make a whole chicken once a week. We spread the chicken out through at least 2 meals and then I make bone broth to use for soups. Read […]
Immune Boosting Stir Fry Sauce {Allergen and Sugar FREE!}
We LOVE stir fry at our house! It is one of those once a week kind of meals that we never get tired of. You can mix it up with the style of vegetables or meat that you use. Chicken, beef, pork, shrimp are all good to alternate in a stir fry. Throw in some […]
How to Protect Parental Rights in An Increasingly Antagonist Culture
**This is NOT legal or medical advice. Parental Rights Are Under Attack If you haven’t heard, a parent’s right to control decisions made for the healthcare and education of their child is slowly being stripped away. At one point that statement would have been considered conspiracy theory, but after all that went down in California yesterday with the […]
Healthy, Gluten-Free Brownie Batter Dip
Because who doesn’t love brownie batter, right?! I’m a huge fan of chocolate (as you can see). And while I try to eat nutritiously and healthy, I always struggle when it comes to sweets. Enter: this recipe. I make this recipe a few times a week. Yes, you read that right…multiple times a week. And […]
My Go-To Products for Healthier Skin and a FREE Recipe so You Can Make Them TOO!
I began using Windy Hill Vanilla products about a year ago. I met Suz, the owner, online when I designed her website as co-owner of Crisp Apple Design and when I found out that she ran an all-natural bath and body small business I just had to try some. Body Butter - Great for Stretch […]
How to Save BIG Money on Fresh Produce
Follow my Frugal Living Board on Pinterest! This haul even surprised me this week! I could not believe the amount of fresh produce I received for as little money as I paid. It was $69 and some change for everything you see on that table. That is some good eatin’ y’all! How did I […]
Preparing and Sustaining the Breastfeeding Bond
Get the FREE Homemaker’s Companion: Pregnancy & Birth Edition HERE When Breastfeeding is Hard This post was edited by a certified lactation consultant and doula. In 2008 we welcomed our very first child. After 32 hours of intense back labor, I was really hoping to have an easy go at the whole breastfeeding thing but […]