Air quality. It's something we probably don't think about enough, but can cause serious health problems. Indoor air pollution is in the top five environmental health risks. Health effects can occur quickly, after immediate exposure, or, sometimes, they occur over the span of years. This makes it ...
Carrot Cake Energy Balls (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
Carrot cake fans, this recipe is for you! These Carrot Cake Energy Balls are healthy enough to eat for breakfast, so you can enjoy your favorite dessert whenever you want! Please note that links to products in this post are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Happy Healthy ...
If Mama Ain’t Healthy, Ain’t Nobody Happy
We've all seen her. The mom who would do anything for her family. The mom who would give her everything to help her family be the happiest and healthiest they can be. The mom who is giving her everything for that goal. Literally, she is giving it all. And leaving nothing for herself.She's the ...
Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal
Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a comforting, healthy, and filling breakfast idea! All right. I know you're in one of two camps. So which one is it? August is way too early for pumpkin recipes. -OR- What'd you wait so long for?! Don't even talk to me if you're in a third camp. ...
Cocoa Dusted Almonds Recipe
This recipe for Cocoa Dusted Almonds is super easy to prepare and makes a great, healthy snack when you're craving a hint of chocolate! Heads up! This recipe was first published in 2011! I updated the photos in 2017. Enjoy! One of my friends had a bowl of cocoa-dusted almonds out at ...
Vegetable Pumpkin Curry Recipe
This Vegetable Pumpkin Curry Recipe is a wonderful vegan weeknight dinner idea that is fast and healthy! If there's one dinner idea I never get sick of, it's anything with curry. Give me some vegetables and a curry-flavored sauce, and I'm in dinner heaven. My husband, Tim, has never been a ...
Back to School Made Easier with Annie’s
This is a sponsored post with compensation received from Annie’s. As always, all opinions are my own. Just when I felt like we got comfortable in the summer schedule, it's back to school time! How does that happen so quickly?? Our summer schedule is so relaxed, I'm worried about the kids ...
Peach Crisp Popsicles Recipe
This healthy popsicle recipe tastes JUST like peach crisp! You can have these Peach Crisp Popsicles for breakfast, snack, or dessert! I'm usually making popsicles all summer long, but this summer has gotten away from me. I knew I had to hurry and make some healthy popsicles for the kids before ...
15 Minute Flourless Apple Peanut Butter Blender Muffins
These healthy and delicious Flourless Apple Peanut Butter Blender Muffins take 15 minutes from start to finish! Heads up! This post was originally published September 2014. Pictures were updated August 2017. Enjoy! So that's it. Summer is unofficially over. Technically there are a few more ...
Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups
These Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups are a healthy way to eat chocolate for breakfast! Heads up! This post was originally published June 2012. Photos were updated August 2017. Enjoy! Certain moments in motherhood break my heart. Little pieces of time that ...
21 Interesting Green Bean Recipes to Try
I'm back with another edition of In Season Now! This is for all of you who love eating local, in-season produce and are looking for more creative ways to use the summer's bounty. This time we are featuring green bean recipes. If you think you don't like green beans, it's time to switch up your ...
Northern Michigan Vacation
I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and went to college in lower Michigan, but 15 years ago I moved away from my home state. Somewhere in the back on my mind, I think I assumed I'd end up back there someday. Here I am, though, settled in Ohio with little likelihood of ever living there ...