It’s Monday! Monday morning is always a little rushed and frantic but today especially we were definitely on the crazy train because we had such an awesome, long weekend. We cooked in a BBQ contest about an hour away from home, which meant packing up the camper, prepping food and trimming meats, and leaving the […]
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5 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Fruits and Veggies
Good morning! Anyone else having one of those days where you look at the clock and think to yourself…”OMG, it’s only 8am”… My dose of chaos came early today courtesy of all 3 kiddos. They stayed up about two hours past their bedtime, so of course that meant they were awake half an hour earlier […]
Quick and Easy Pimento Cheese
Labor Day is coming up and I really excited for two reasons… Number one: we are closing the office for 4 days to spend time as a family and Number two: my mom and dad are coming to visit! They haven’t seen the new house yet and the kids are super excited for a visit […]
I’m Back, Being Real, and CHAOS
Here I am again, typing into the cloud! This summer we moved into a new house and I took a break from blogging and posting my recipes and wellness journey online. I have been working hard on a lot of new recipes to share which will be posted to the blog soon, including this tasty […]
Oh-So-Yummy Gluten-Free Mini-Meatloaves
I didn’t grow up eating meatloaf. I think my mom made it once or twice. Maybe because that what moms are supposed to do. But I don’t think she was a meatloaf fan, and let’s face it. Your average meatloaf is, well….MEH. My husband is a connoisseur of meatloaf and he makes a mean one. […]
Chocolate-Banana Protein Muffins (Gluten-Free!)
Hi, friends! So, the other day…..at 6 am…..we made these delicious Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins. Because, when little friends are awake, it’s best to keep them busy. My kids ask for these muffins ALL THE TIME. I make these in rotation with my other favorite muffin recipe found here. They are fluffy and fudgy and moist and […]
Spotlight: Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is a versatile oil to keep on hand in every room of the house. In “The Healing Power of Essential Oils” by Eric Zielinski he says that “Nearly seven hundred studies have examined lemon essential oil, exploring dozens of traditional uses. Its most prominent component, d-limonene, is likely the key to its […]
Sheet Pan Mustard Chicken and Carrots (and a money-saving tip!)
Sometimes one-pot (or one-pan) meals are a wonder…on a busy day….for a busy family. To just throw everything together and VOILA! …30 minutes later you have an easy and tasty dinner. I put this dish together tonight and it was a big time saver, and it was really tasty, too! Did you know that a […]
Ultimate White Chicken Chili
Seems like winter is hanging on as long as it can this year. I am ready for warmer weather, but on the cooler days it’s really nice to have a big bowl of comfort food. My husband LOVES my white chicken chili recipe. It’s been tweaked and added-to over the past few years and I […]
Journal Entry – Friday Favorites!
Hi, friends! What a long, busy week! We are STILL, BEGINNING to pack up our house and move. And, while I’m excited, I’m so exhausted! I mean.. 11 years of stuff has piled up and now we have to sort through. Our yard sale is going to be MASSIVE, HA! This week my friend, Jenny, […]
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