This Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe is made without refined sugar and is a delicious winter treat! Heads up! This recipe was originally published in December 2010. Photos were updated November 2017. The original text remains. Enjoy! It is cold outside and the snow just keeps coming. I ...
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Creepy Halloween Punch
This Creepy Halloween Punch is allergy-friendly, made with organic ingredients, and perfect for your Halloween party! This post has been sponsored by Surf Sweets. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When you’re a health-conscious mom, holidays can bring extra anxiety. On one hand, you ...
Watermelon Daiquiri with Basil Recipe
This Watermelon Daiquiri is a lightly sweet and a refreshing summer drink! Adding basil gives it a unique twist. I put my resident bartender on the task of creating a light and refreshing summer cocktail, and I'm happy to say he delivered. Nothing screams summer like watermelon, ...
27 Creative Recipes With Basil
Welcome to the second edition of my What's in Season Now series! I'm excited to help you figure out what to make with all the fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits growing during these warm summer months. Do you have more basil than you know what to do with? This week, we're thinking beyond the ...
Energizing Cucumber Mint Smoothie
This Energizing Cucumber Mint Smoothie will become your go-to smoothie recipe this summer!Who's ready for summer?! This girl. This Cucumber Mint Smoothie will get you ready if you're not there yet. It's light, refreshing, and ENERGIZING! Cucumbers and mint are abundant in the summer so this is a ...
Mango Margarita Recipe
This Mango Margarita Recipe makes a fruity twist on the Classic Margarita and is quick and easy to prepare at home! It's Friday and Cinco de Mayo; I'd say those are two fine reasons to treat yourself to a Mango Margarita. If you happen to be reading this on a random Monday in another month, well, ...
Dairy-Free Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
If you grew up loving Orange Push-Ups, an Orange Julius, or Orange Creamsicles, this Dairy-Free Orange Creamsicle Smoothie recipe is for you! One of my greatest joys in life is taking a treat that is traditionally unhealthy and turning it into something that is not only nutritious, but also ...
Post Workout Recovery Smoothie
This Post Workout Recovery Smoothie will help your body recover quickly after a tough workout! Happy 2017! Whether working out hard is already part of your regular routine or you've resolved to make this your year to get in shape, it's important to understand how to support your body before, ...
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 ...
Golden Milk Turmeric Tea Recipe
Golden Milk Turmeric Tea, made with turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory drink that may ease depression symptoms, build heart health, relieve arthritis symptoms, and more!This post was originally published in 2015. I love the way blogging connects me to so many people everywhere. Last year, ...
7 Infused Water Recipes to Try This Summer
These infused water recipes are for all of my peeps out there who struggle to drink enough water each and everyday. I get it. Plain water can get really boring. Especially when you're trying to drink a gallon a day. Infused water to the rescue! I do have to tell you something. In general, I don't ...
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie
Six months ago I brought you my recipe for Golden Milk Turmeric Tea. It’s a fantastic anti-inflammatory drink that tastes lovely and has great medicinal benefits. Now that the weather has turned, I don’t crave a warm drink in the afternoons like I do in the colder months. It got me to wondering if I ...