I’ve been seeing the Ranch commercials a lot lately! Every time I see them I cringe to think about not only the bad ingredients such as MSG, artificial flavors, disodium phosphate, etc. that are toxic in our bodies but also the high price. This dressing is a part of our culture today…. everyone, everywhere knows what Ranch is, especially here in America. Did you know how simple making your own dips & dressings can be? It’s so simple and easy to make you will wonder why you never made … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Jam
April 18, 2012 By 10 Comments
Written by Angela, Contributing WriterIt's really easy, and fun, in my opinion, to make your own jam. It's also healthier and better for the budget! I'm a fan of anything that can be considered more natural and/or budget friendly! And I really LOVE it when those to things go hand in hand, which they usually do! I love to can and freeze. I love it because you can skip whole sections of your grocery store - not because you don't have the money, but because you already have it at home - AND … [Read more...]
Fake Food: Removing Food Toxins
April 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
There aren't only environmental toxins, there are house cleaner toxins and personal care product toxins but also food toxins that have horrible effects on our bodies, which is also another reason Americans are in a state of sickness & disease. Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where you will read about 4 food toxins to remove from your daily diet. sneak peak: This month at Keeper of the Home, we are all focusing on Spring Cleaning the Toxins. This is something my family has been working … [Read more...]
How to Encourage a Child to Love Their Vegetables
April 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing WriterIf given a choice, would your children rather eat a serving of spinach or a pail of candy? (I think you know the answer!) While we adults know that vegetables are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need to thrive, convincing our offspring of this fact can sometimes be difficult. Here are some things that have helped my children to eat (and enjoy!) their veggies. photo credit Start Them Off Right Even before my babies were … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
March 13, 2012 By 19 Comments
What you need:1 pound boneless chicken breasts1 can diced tomatoes1/2 cup chunky salsa1 cup homemade enchilada sauce1 medium onion, chopped1 can black beans, drained (optional)2 cloves garlic, chopped4 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 tablespoon lemon juice1 bay leaf What to do: Set crockpot to high heat Add raw chopped chicken into crockpot as well as the chopped onion and broth, stir (you can add whole breasts and chop once it is fully cooked) Add remaining … [Read more...]
Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing
February 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
Written by Brandy, Contributing Writer If you're like me, you've probably looked at the ingredients list on most salad dressings and shuddered! It's amazing to me that we can take a perfectly healthy, nourishing salad and put something with so many non-food ingredients on it! Sure, there are natural and organic alternatives, but they can be expensive!So why not just make your own? Here is a super easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing! Only 3 real food ingredients and … [Read more...]
Real Food, Real Easy {Announcing a NEW e-cookbook}
February 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
Announcing Real Food, Real Easy! If you are new to REAL FOOD cooking or a real food pro, these recipe & tips will be helpful in your kitchen...Real Food, Real Easy is an e-cookbook with over 70 hearty REAL FOOD recipes, with several links, including several homemade ingredients, as well as an in-depth break-down of real food sweeteners, an explanation of soaking grains &sprouting grains (which I am still learning about myself), a dirty dozen/clean 15 list, a look at GMO foods and why they need … [Read more...]
Secret Ingredient Brownies
February 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Please join me over at Keeper of the Home for a healthy bownie recipe... yes I said healthy! sneak peak:Everyone loves brownies or at least everyone that I know. There is something about that rich, chocolate-y, fudge-y taste. Most brownies are about 400+ calories per serving, loaded with unhealthy fats and are carb rich most of the time. For a while, I have been wanting to try black bean brownies because I was skeptical that they would actually taste good. After looking through several recipes, … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ Soup Series: Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
February 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
Welcome back to Sizzlin' Soups--a 6-week series sharing cozy, wholesome soup recipes! We are on week 4 already! So far, we've warmed up with a yummy Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Chowder from Leigh Ann at Intentional by Grace, I hosted the Sausage and Kale Italian Zuppa and a Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup from Nikki of Christian Mommy Blogger. This week we're hearing from Erin at The Humbled Homemaker! At the end of the 6-week series, we will have a surprise for you. *hint: it's … [Read more...]
Healthy Banana Bread Muffins
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I'm going to go bananas! And not because I have too many bananas! We are super busy starting our business, plus I have to wear all my regular "hats" like being a mother, wife, blogger, etc. In the craziness of it all, I thought I'd share a healthy banana bread recipe. Please join me over at Modern Alternative Mama for this yummy, healthy recipe! What is your favorite way to bake with bananas? … [Read more...]
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