This is how it went down. The kids and I were shopping at Costco. We hadn't had lunch yet, but it didn't matter because nearly every aisle offered a new sample to help satisfy our rumbling stomachs. You could skip lunch and be satisfied from a trip to Costco. And that was happening. We turned one ...
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20+ Delicious Recipes for Eating Vegetables with Breakfast + Eat More Plants Challenge Update: Week 2
Remember that little stomach thing Luke had last week? Well, it turns out he had it first and the easiest. Meghan was next, followed by Tim, followed by me. I'm coming off of two days of laying in bed only to be interrupted by throwing up. Needless to say, I haven't eaten a ton of plants this ...
This Blogging Life: A Day in the Life
Have you ever wondered what the blogging life is like? Or if you are a blogger, what other bloggers' days look like? Today I'm giving you a glimpse of my life as a stay-at-home mom/blogger. Balancing blogging with my responsibilities as a mom, wife, and CEO of our home is tricky, but I've learned ...
The Giant List of Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Are you ready for the start of another school year? Whether you are ready or not, it's happening. Time to permanently wash the sand off of our feet, dust off our alarm clocks, and prepare ourselves for the early mornings, the after school snacks, the homework sessions, and the hectic dinners ...
The Anatomy of a Healthy Road Trip
Ever since we moved to Ohio from Arizona six years ago, road tripping has been a part of our summers. We typically take one trip to Michigan to visit my family and one visit to the East Coast to visit Tim's family. We pack up the family truckster and take it to the road. Over the years we've ...
Vitamix Blender Vs. Cuisinart Food Processor: Which Kitchen Appliance Can’t I Live Without?
Are you contemplating a Vitamix Blender vs. Cuisinart Food Processor? Both are great! Which one can't I live without?Preparing healthy, homemade meals for your family is a lot of work. I wish I could tell you that there was some secret to making it as easy as getting take-out, but there really ...
20 Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes
Food intolerances and allergies are no fun on holidays. Here are over 20 Allergy-friendly Thanksgiving dishes!There's nothing worse than trying to navigate a spread of food when you have dietary restrictions. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or just follow certain dietary guidelines ...
jam-filled raw fudge brownies
I'm decidedly an underachiever when it comes to holidays like Valentine's Day. The last few weeks the Internet has exploded with images of heart decorations, red and pink drinks, and heart-shaped foods of every kind. I feel like a bit of a slacker when I browse Pinterest and see the efforts of ...
How dinner went down: March 18th-24th
First, let me apologize for no new recipe posts popping up last week. It was a doozy of a week made much harder with Luke's growth spurt and crazy short naps. He is getting back on track with his naps (night sleep is another story...) so I hope to have more time to get you some recipes this week. ...
10 delicious ways to curb your sugar cravings without sugar
This year for Lent, I gave up sugar. Sugar is a broad term, so let me clarify. I did not give up fruit or unsweetened dried fruit. I did give up sugar, whether refined or unrefined (like Sucanat and turbinado sugar) and other high-sugar sweeteners like maple syrup and honey. Even though natural ...
