Finding Natural Wines: Dry Farm Wines Review
My conservative Christian friends often bug their eyes out when I tell them that our church hosts a beer and wine tasting every fall…yep, Catholics…
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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…
Healthy Holiday Breakfast Banana Split Recipe
Christmas morning is often a flurry of excitement, giggles, and presents. But what about those hungry bellies? Shouldn’t the morning excitement include good food? Shouldn’t…
The Best Dairy-Free Cookie Substitutes: Dairy-Free Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Christmas cookie season is here, which is great news! But for those of us with food sensitivities and allergies, cookie season gets complicated. Today I…
Shaping Your Family Traditions for Holidays in a Unique Year
This is a holiday season like no other in our lifetimes. Maybe you’ve heard government recommendations to avoid holiday gatherings. Maybe the people you’d normally…
Real Food Peppermint Freezer Fudge for the Holidays
Here’s a simple, real food Christmas dessert that’s full of probiotics and easy enough for the kids to make! Healthy Dessert for the Holidays The…
6 Ways to Have a Successful Allergy-Free Thanksgiving
Is it possible to do a gluten-free dairy-free Thanksgiving? What about dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes? It is possible to have an allergy friendly thanksgiving! Here’s how! …
Real Food Spooky Halloween Shepherd’s Pie
I was the cool mom last year for Halloween. Not only did I let my kids have more than one piece of candy in a…
No Mess, No Food Coloring Easter Egg Decorating
I work hard to give my kids candy-free Easter baskets that are still fun, but I just don’t have the DIY sense or time to…
How Do you Make an Easter Basket Without Junk?
Unique Easter basket ideas I’ve collected over the years to fill the Easter eggs without candy OR little junk! Find more inspiration in my Non…
Valentine’s Cards Without Candy
I get really tired of the sugar fest that is Valentine’s Day, the Hallmark holiday co-opted by the sugar and flower industries. Why can’t Valentine’s Day…
My Favorite Christmas Cookie EVER: Recipe for Kifli
Here’s my recipe for kifli cookies because kiflis my absolute favorite cookie recipe. (Pronounced keeflee) A pound of butter. A pound of walnuts (use the…
Cheap and Easy Party Foods for Holidays, Big Game, & Potlucks
I know your crowd will enjoy these easy foods for a party. Inexpensive party food can include real and healthy options that don’t break the…
The Secret to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
Is it just me or is it a whirlwind between Thanksgiving and Christmas? The last thing I want to do is spend half of my…
What to do During the Holidays when Family Food Philosophies Clash
Gathering with family for the holidays should be relaxing and joyful but family holidays can be stressful when food philosophies class. Here’s now to navigate…
Troll’s Feet & Toxic Waste Mac: Quick, Healthy Fun for Halloween Dinner {GUEST POST}
As a kid, food was fun. Important to life, nourishing, sure – my mom always cooked healthy food from scratch for us even before it…
Quick and Easy {NO SUGAR} Elementary School Halloween Party!
Fed up with the school birthday treats? Me too. Here’s everything you’ll need for a quick and easy NO SUGAR kid Halloween party idea. Games,…
The Perfect Whole30 Valentine’s Day Date
I never would have guessed my husband would choose to do a Whole30, especially near Valentine’s Day! They say you can’t ever expect your spouse to…
Healthy Valentine’s Day Party Treats (& Games)
Calling all red food! (ahem) Calling all naturally red food! (ahem) Calling all naturally red food not chock full of sugar and junk! I am…
Easy and Healthy Breakfast Recipe – Candy Cane Smoothie Bowl
I have wonderful memories of Christmas from my childhood. We’d go to church for a candle light service on Christmas Eve. When it was time…