Wow! We are in the last month of the year, which means that it's the last month of the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge. I started this challenge in January as a way to keep us focused on our health all year long, not just during those first few months of the new year when ambition and ...
Chocolate Cookie Pops
These Chocolate Cookie Pops taste like cookie dough covered in chocolate and are perfect for any special gathering! I have a serious question for you. Are you on Team Cookie or Team Cake? Very serious business, right? You may have guessed, but I'm on Team Cookie. Don't get me wrong. I love ...
Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash
You know those recipes you have that you turn to when you need something you know is going to taste fantastic, yet isn't too hard, and will be pleasing to most? Meet Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash. This is one of those dishes you'll want to make over and over because it's perfect for so many ...
Sweet Potato “Toasts” Appetizer
If you are scrambling to find a last-minute appetizer for your Thanksgiving gathering, I have you covered. This Sweet Potato Toasts Appetizer is super quick to make, you quite possibly have all of the ingredients in your pantry, and they are delicious! Sweet potato "toast" is a big food trend ...
Kroger ClickList is the Grocery Shopping Game-Changer
Kroger Clicklist is a truly a grocery shopping game changer! This is my Kroger ClickList review. Thank you to Kroger for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Before I tell you all about my experience with Kroger ClickList, I want to make one thing clear: I love grocery shopping. No, ...
Essential Oils Diffuser Recipes for the Holidays
Your house is going to smell amazing naturally this holiday season with these essential oils diffuser recipes for the holidays!Smells play such a vital role in our memories. You can smell a certain scent and instantly be brought back to a different time and place. What happens when I smell ...
Gift Ideas for Grandparents Who Have Everything
The last two weeks I've shared gift guides for men, moms, and now it's only natural that I share some gift ideas for grandparents! How about gift ideas for grandparents who have everything? Do you find yourself looking for something unique, yet useful, for the grandparents in your life every year? ...
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is easy to make in one bowl and is a comforting, healthy breakfast for fall and winter! Is there anything better than a warm, sweet, cinnamon-y, hearty breakfast when the temperatures outside cool off? I think not. Baked oatmeal is about as good as it ...
Peppermint Brownies (Vegan and Gluten-free)
These Peppermint Brownies were on the counter after I was finished photographing them, and my husband Tim inhaled four quicker than I could ever eat one. Not much can get between that man and his brownies. "They're the perfect balance of fudgy and cakey. How'd you do that?" I wasn't ...
Gift Ideas for Moms (That She’ll Actually Love!)
I'm excited to bring you another holiday gift guide--this one for the moms in your life! It was fun to put together this list of gift ideas for moms since I am a mom and most of my friends are moms. I've got the inside information on what moms will actually love. :) There's something for just about ...
The 3 Essential Nontoxic Cookware Pieces for A Safe and Healthy Kitchen
When it comes to healthy cooking, what you cook your food on is as important as the food you're eating. If you're cooking healthy foods, but the cookware you're using leeches harmful chemicals into the food, you could be partially negating the positive effects of the food. The good news is that ...
Hot Mulled Apple Cider in the Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
This Hot Mulled Apple Cider in the Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker is perfect for any holiday gathering! In a perfect world, I'd have this hot mulled apple cider warm in my Crock-Pot® slow cooker every day from now 'til April. It's got a lot going for it. It makes my house smell amazing, it tastes ...