Written by Contributing Writer, KT @ One Organic Mama This is my grandma's recipe. We are so very lucky that my children know and love their GREAT grandma! She is the matriarch of our very Italian family, and she is such a wonderful witness to all of us. Since I don't get to see her every Easter anymore, we enjoy Easter with my husband's family, so I have endeavored to prepare it on my own. It is never perfect like hers is - but it always reminds me of being at her house for Easter! I … [Read more...]
Coconut Milk Brown Rice Pudding
March 14, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes On the Source, Contributing Writer Spring is going to be arriving soon, probably not as soon as some of us might like. :-) For many of you, it has been a very cold, long winter! So, I am here with some warm and cozy comfort food for you today. Coconut Milk Brown Rice, a simple and not too sweet treat! Coconut milk contains essential fatty acids for a healthy heart and immune system and even healthy hair and skin. It is so versatile as well, as it can be used in … [Read more...]
Best of 2013 {Snacks}
December 31, 2013 By
What a year? What a year of ups and downs (for me) as far as healthy eating goes. Healthy eating took a backseat for me when I spent the summer with terrible morning sickness. Nothing helped. Nothing. So it was whatever I could eat to make the nauseousness go away. And thankfully it did! But before I even got pregnant, almost a year ago I shared with you about an Easy To-Go Healthy Snack Mix. We had been working on snacks in our family and still are somewhat. We want our kiddos to be eating … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Warming Rooibos Chai Tea Blend
November 22, 2013 By
Photo Credit Written by Kim, Contributing Writer Chai has become quite a popular drink and I imagine that most of the readers here are quite familiar with it. In case you aren't, however, chai is a traditional Indian beverage- essentially a spiced tea with lots of milk. The basic ingredients are black tea, a variety of spices, sweetener and lots of milk, of course. Our family tries to avoid caffeine, so we enjoy a variety of herbal teas plus naturally caffeine-free teas like rooibos and … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Quinoa Stuffing (plus 2 more Recipes)
November 13, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer The older I get, the faster the holidays come around each year! My boys are eagerly counting down the days until their Grandma and Papa arrive here in Florida for Thanksgiving. It is so sweet to see the wonder of the holidays through the eyes of our children. They, of course, are also looking forward to all the treats of the season while I am trying to sneak in healthy substitutions! Here are a few healthy side dishes for the family table this … [Read more...]
Gluten and Why I’m Thankful for It… and a Gluten Free Apple Crisp
November 4, 2013 By
Written by KT, Contributing Writer Weird thing to be thankful for right? Actually I am thankful for finding out that GLUTEN was responsible for much of my son's behavior problems. I still don't really believe it. But after a trial off and then on and then off gluten, we found his tantrums to DRASTICALLY change. I mean... he's 4. Tantrums exist for EVERY four year old - but he was spitting, hitting, biting, kicking, throwing things down the stairs. We use a variety of discipline … [Read more...]
Organized Meal Planning Made Simple
October 9, 2013 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Meal planning has never been one of my favorite activities. I remember when I got married almost 13 years ago the dread I faced every time I went to the grocery store. I never had a plan, I never knew what to get and I had no creativity. My husband was a trooper, because I sure didn’t woo him with my amazing skills in the kitchen. As time went on, I moved from the same ole repeated 5 meals to a broader menu, but I still despised the duty of planning meals … [Read more...]
Dehydrating Greens for Easy Nutrition All Winter Long
September 23, 2013 By
Written by Kristen, Contributing Writer This has not been the grandest year for my garden. There's no abundance of tomatoes to can, no peppers to freeze, and hardly enough basil to make one batch of pesto, but I decided to give myself grace with gardening and not aim for perfection. I've realized that even in an off-year with the garden, certain crops always do well. One of those for us is Swiss chard, and I've got more than our family cares to eat. In the past I would lightly steam and … [Read more...]
Toasted Quinoa Porridge (Importance of a Healthy Breakfast)
August 14, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer As summer wraps up and we prepare to head our kids back to school, we want to be sure to give them their best start. One very simple and important way to do that is by giving them a power packed breakfast each and every morning! In the rush to get everyone out the door, breakfast can easily be overlooked. But missing this very important meal of the day can set our children and ourselves up for failure. We are unable to concentrate and lack the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Green Smoothie
August 12, 2013 By
Written by Liz, Contributing Writer Leafy greens are an important part of a balanced diet. They are a strong source of vital nutrients including iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, and beta-carotene. They are especially important for women, because we are more susceptible to anemia and osteoporosis - diseases resulting from iron deficiency and calcium deficiency, respectively. The USDA recommends we all get at least 3 cups of leafy greens per week...and I don't know about you, but they … [Read more...]
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