My husband has been trying to be more hydrated the past few years and struggling to drink enough. He realized that drinking "fizzy water," as our kids call it, really made a difference (he's a former daily soda drinker), so for a while we were buying flavored carbonated beverages in cans. But oh, so many cans! For Christmas 2018, I got him a Sodastream so he could make his own carbonated water, and we haven't looked back! (And yes, if you're wondering, of course I didn't … [Read more...]
How To Choose An Air Fryer: Air Fryer Review
When the Air Fryer craze began I was the first to say, "No thanks!" I didn't have room for one more appliance in my kitchen and most definitely not on my counter. And I didn't really want to learn how to use one more thing. I LOVE my slow cooker. Then my husband won an Air Fryer at a work Christmas party. Time to change plans. Since I didn't get to choose my Air Fryer there are definitely things I would change about it (like the non-stick aspect) which made me go searching to see what … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts for the Natural Foodie & Family
What are the best kitchen gifts for Christmas? I've tested all of these foodie gifts for Christmas that will please any cook you love. What's the difference between a cheap gift and a frugal gift? Two things: The love the new owner gives it, shown by how much they use it (check out my useful stocking stuffers) How long it will last For example, my Moby Wrap was a gift, and it's a pricey item, around $50 at the time. But I used it every day of the first 6 months of 3 … [Read more...]
Naturally-Sweetened Sweet Potato Casserole With Maple Syrup
It’s the holiday baking season! Literally my favorite food of the year. I’ve been cooking real food holiday dishes for over a decade now, and I can honestly say that the food is better than ever. Today, I want to show you how we make our favorite Sweet Potato Casserole with maple syrup instead of sugar. Typically, sweet potato casserole is just an excuse to eat dessert on your dinner plate. While I love the toasted marshmallow version as much as the next person, I want to show you how … [Read more...]
Molly’s Suds Plastic-Free Dish Soap Solution | Natural Dish Soap Review
If you cook a lot from scratch as I have since 2009, you have a dishes problem. I have a dishes problem. I can't help it. If I could send you a dishes fairy I would, but I haven't found one for myself. I'm always focusing on how we can save the environment, save our budget, save time and keep our families healthy, so let's do a natural dish soap review of an environmentally friendly, waste-free dish soap solution. It's a constant problem, and Molly's Suds is a company that has … [Read more...]
The Secret to Having a Healthy Halloween
We're about a week out, and people are getting ready for Halloween. Costumes. Trick-or-Treat ideas. And of course…the food. What To Do About All That Halloween Candy Must Halloween be an all-out sugar fest for our kids? We have Halloween candy around until the summer parade candy takes over. But I still dread the onslaught of unknown sugar that comes with October 31st. Is there a better way? What options does a “real food” household have for trick-or-treating? RELATED: … [Read more...]
Grain-Free Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bites Recipe | Refined Sugar-Free and Kid-Friendly!
How many servings of vegetables do your kids eat on a regular basis? Two? Three on a good day? Do you ever wish you could get your kids to eat more veggies? It seems to be a constant struggle for most parents these days. #pickyeaterclub But have you ever attempted to serve veggies for breakfast?! Is it even worth trying? I have four kids that can prove to you it's possible to have kids not only eat vegetables for breakfast but also enjoy them! How to Get Kids To Eat Vegetables … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Beef Roast Recipe Greek-Style
A beef roast is one of my favorite meals to serve to guests. It’s simple to make, made with a budget-friendly cut of meat, but it’s still something special. Especially now, when the temperatures are cooler we’re turning to warm comfort foods. Greek Beef Roast in the Instant Pot I make our beef roast in the Instant Pot with simple ingredients and zesty flavors from my husband’s heritage. Even though this recipe isn’t a traditional Greek Beef Roast (that one involves tomatoes and cinnamon - also … [Read more...]
Let’s Get a Little Balance with Masks (Letter to County Officials)
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Kid-Friendly Pesto Chicken and Rice Recipe | One-Pot Instant Pot Dinner for Weeknights
It's certainly the time of year to pull out all the easy strategies like this one-pot Instant Pot dinner that you can prep the night before or anytime during the day! Getting a healthy dinner on the table in a hurry has rarely been easier than this. Fall is the time of year when parents bring out the family playbook. All of the activities start and it's "ready, set, go!" Mike needs to be at baseball at four. Lynn needs to be at dance at five. Hannah needs to be at piano at … [Read more...]
