This is one of our weekly mainstays because it’s low-carb and tasty. My husband’s Italian aunt made sausage and peppers a lot and it was sausage links with peppers and onions in a roll. The recipe is not that – not what our Italian-American friends think of as sausage and peppers which I LOVE… But […]
Stove-top Popcorn!
FACT: I do not own a microwave. We got rid of ours about 8 years ago and never looked back. Many people think we are nuts. When I was a kid we didn’t have one for a long time, either, and we always made popcorn on the stove. Stove-top popcorn is somewhat nostalgic for me, […]
Monday… Meal Planning (lunches!)
Good morning! It’s Spring Break from pre-school and it’s 40 degrees. This morning we are having our regular breakfast of eggs and sausage in the cast iron skillet and then we need to find something to do to get all the energy out. All the wiggly little legs and arms are just ready to get […]
Recipe – Green Smoothie
Here’s a great morning pick-me-up! Green smoothies are a great part of breakfast that will kick start your morning. For ONE serving: 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen peaches 1 scoop greens powder (like this)* OR 1-2 cups fresh spinach or kale 5 drops stevia OR honey to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup water Blend […]
Saturday! Swap Out – Shampoo and Body Wash
Kids of the 80’s and 90’s…remember when body wash first became a thing? It seemed like to coolest must-have personal item for a teenage girl (aside from the pink daisy razors). They even had the one that came with that squishy blue and white sponge that had the dip in the center where you put […]
Recipe: Our (VERY) Favorite Banana Muffins
Good morning! It’s Friday, you guys! As I hobble across the finish line this week, I take comfort in the fact that I really can go to bed at 8:01 tonight as soon as I put my children in bed. And, also, that we have some really tasty homemade muffins to snack on. We make […]
Book Review: Gentle Babies, by Debra Raybern
This week, I re-read Gentle Babies, by Debra Raybern. I actually reference this book at least once a week as it has a lot of information about Essential Oils uses and remedies for pregnancy, childbirth, infants and young children. It’s a very handy guide to have if you use essential oils as part of your […]
Non-Toxic Cleaning…
So….Wednesdays are cleaning days. Mostly. I’ve struck somewhat of a balance with family, work, and home that has me doing laundry every day except Wednesdays. And that’s why I don’t mind cleaning on Wednesdays – BECAUSE THERE’S NO LAUNDRY. I was especially looking forward to cleaning today because my amazing mess of a middle child, […]
Tuesday Tea – Green Tea (and Deviled Eggs!)
Good morning! One of my favorite teas to drink is green tea. Green tea is full of antioxidants and amino acids that can help support your brain and overall health. It’s refreshing and light and a great start to the morning. I usually take it with 3 drops of stevia and a drop of grapefruit […]
tuesday tea & tally – AND a recipe!
Hi, beauty! My herbal tea pick of the week is one of my favorites of all time. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice is one I drink almost every day. It smells and tastes amazing – and, it’s one of those that you would never need any sweetener in because it’s perfect just as it is. It’s […]
