Written by Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life, Contributing Writer The New Year is almost here! For many, that means resolutions and goals and hopefully a large dose of healthy optimism. My head is full of plans and ideas, mostly centered on getting us back to a normal routine and menu plan after a couple of months full of festivities and party foods. How about you? Thinking of your own resolutions? Maybe you're resolved to eat healthier, whole foods? Or less sugar? … [Read more...]
Creating Traditions… and the BEST Sunday Sauce Ever.
November 7, 2014 By
Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer When my husband and I got married as many families do, we had to decide where and how we would spend all the BIG holidays. As our families live 1-3 hours from where we do - we divided up Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving so we wouldn't ever have to 'fight' about where to spend a holiday and instead focus on being thankful for who we are with and celebrating the holiday. Despite our best intentions after this … [Read more...]
Crock-Pot Apple Crumble {Sugar & Gluten Free}
October 14, 2014 By
Fall is my favorite season! It's not quite yet Fall weather here in Tennessee but I know it's right around the corner. I have been trying to avoid using the oven since ours is gas and it heats up the whole house, although the warmth has been feeling nicer as Fall is approaching. Using the crockpot is a great way to avert the heat... PLUS, it's easy! Dump ingredients, turn on and walk away. Well, it's mostly that easy. Most recipes like chili or stew are that easy but … [Read more...]
Cranberry Maple Brussel Sprouts
October 13, 2014 By
Written by Contributing Writer Kelly @ Eyes On The Source Anyone else think brussel sprouts were disgusting when they were younger? Oh, man! Just the name, eeeew. :-) But now I love, love, LOVE them! Have you tried them on the grill before? YUM! My six-year old son walked into the kitchen holding his nose when I made them this time, ha! Needless to say, hubby and I ate them all by ourself, but we didn't mind not sharing. ;-) This month I have a 31 … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup With A Kick
October 1, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong, Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer It is October and it's officially cooling down enough to try this great recipe, which is perfect for any chilly weather you might experience over these next few months! This belly warming soup is simple, quick and so delicious! All you need is a blender and a stock pot (or slow-cooker) and you're set to make the most amazing tortilla soup you have ever had! You can keep this a mild meal or add some … [Read more...]
Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
September 15, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer Is it feeling Fall-ish at all for any of you yet? Maybe with the kids going back to school and possibly cooler temperatures. But here in Florida it is still a hot, humid 95 degrees most days. So either way, a warm and cozy meal that doesn't heat up the house works for us all! :-) How to make Crockpot Stuffed Peppers: What is your favorite warm and cozy meal for Fall? … [Read more...]
Reinventing the Cold Lunch
August 8, 2014 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer With school starting soon and routines getting back in order, if your child attends school, packing a lunch is a part of that routine. I’m not sure about where you live, but the choices for ‘hot lunch’ are not acceptable at my daughter’s school, so everyday is a ‘cold lunch’ day. I understand the convenience of your child eating hot lunch at school, but the overall consequences are nothing short of disastrous. {photo credit} And no, I’m not … [Read more...]
10 Easy Freezer Meals {Including a Family Favorite}
July 10, 2014 By
Freezer meals are so easy and convenient. As a busy mom of 3, some days I fail to plan dinner, 4pm rolls around and I'm thinking what in the world is for dinner? I don't like to admit it but meal planning is one of my weaknesses. Can any of you relate? So when I have meal planned, it helps, but what I find helps me the most are freezer meals. This can be done several different ways but the ways I think are the easiest are the "dump all ingredients into a freezer zip bag and freeze method" … [Read more...]
Easy Summer Appetizer {Plus 10 Other Recipes}
June 25, 2014 By
A couple months ago we went to my friend Melissa's house. She and her sweet family are friends of ours whom we often celebrate some holidays with since we don't have family near by. This time we were celebrating Mother's Day and her birthday. When we arrived she had some appetizers out and one of them was this Easy Summer Appetizer! She said this appetizer was her hubby's idea but I'll give her the credit here. :) Melissa's Easy Summer Appetizer What you need: grape … [Read more...]
Jazz Up Your Summer BBQ Menu With Real Food Recipes
June 6, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong, Health and Wellness, Contributing Writer With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July right around the corner, we all know that this means a lot of picnics, bbq's and get togethers are on the calendar. This also means that this will involve a lot of, you guessed it, food! Is it possible to eat healthy during all these summer festivities? Yes, yes and yes! Eating healthy doesn't mean that these celebrations have to be boring! In fact, I believe that you can … [Read more...]
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