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...]
Sizzlin’ Soup Series: Sweet Potato & Sausage Soup
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Welcome back to this week's Sizzlin' Soup Series! So far we have had an easy 20 minute soup, and my spicy (for wimps) rendition of Zuppa Toscana last week. I think Nikki thought I was cool and wanted to use sausage too, hehe! Just kidding... sausage in soup is deliciousness! For the next 4 weeks, we will be continuing to share with you our favorite cozy soups. Not to mention, each soup will use good, wholesome ingredients! At the end of the 6-week series, we will have a surprise for you.*hint: … [Read more...]
9 Simple Ways to Improve your Health
January 25, 2012 By 12 Comments
Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer It’s about the end January but I’m just now getting motivated to start some new “resolutions." One of the things I want to focus on this year is eating more whole foods and trying some more natural remedies for the sicknesses that tend to hit our family this time of year. I got to thinking that the new year is a great time to evaluate what we can do to improve our overall health. There are some very simple, no fuss ways you can take steps toward a … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ Soups Series: Sausage & Kale Italian Zuppa
January 20, 2012 By 31 Comments
Zuppa???Well, zuppa is Italian for soup, one of our cozy, tasty and savory favorites no matter what kind it is, especially when it's cold outside! Welcome back to this week's Sizzlin' Soup Series, this week I am hosting the soup of the week. For the next 5 weeks, we will be sharing with you our favorite cozy soups. Not to mention, each soup will use good, wholesome ingredients! At the end of the 6-week series, we will have a surprise for you.*hint: it's FREE* Any guesses?To be sure you don't … [Read more...]
5 Benefits of Eating with the Seasons
January 18, 2012 By 9 Comments
Written by Jenna, Contributing Writer"If you could do just one thing for your health it would be to make seasonal, farm-fresh produce the center of your diet." --- Preston Maring, M.D. Eating in season may not be a new concept for you. It is for me. At my local grocer, I see strawberries in the winter and winter squash in the summer and think, "cool", but instead I should be asking "how?". It wasn't until recently as I've learned more about clean and healthy eating that when we decide to eat … [Read more...]
12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012 {part 2}
January 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
Please join me again at Keeper of the Home today! Yesterday was part 1 where you read about the first 6 steps to a healthier life this year. Today you can read the last 6 steps, with number 12 being the best way to become healthy in my opinion.sneak peak of number 7:7. Set GoalsGod gave all of us dreams and I'm not talking about having a million dollars or unattainable dreams that are most likely only fantasies. He put the dreams in your heart and wants you to accomplish them, He wants the best … [Read more...]
12 steps to a Healthier life in 2012 {part 1}
January 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where I'll discuss steps you & I can take to be healthier this year and ways to not get overwhelmed with all of your goals.Today you can read about part 1 of steps you can take towards a Healthier Life which includes: Choosing Whole Foods, Thinking Positively, Making Time to Exercise, Following a Schedule, Reducing Toxins, Using Natural Personal Care Products and Home Cleanerssneak peak:It's January, so we all know what that means... New Year's … [Read more...]
Sizzlin’ Soups Series: Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Chowder
January 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
When it's super cold and even snows on a night like last night, it makes me want to cozy up on the couch with one of my grandma's crocheted blankets and eat some hearty soup, I'd say sip but I usually like creamy or chunky soup. Cold weather = Soup time!And I think many people would agree including all of the amazing ladies joining me in bringing you these wholesome Sizzlin' Soup recipes in the coming weeks.For the next 6 weeks, we will be sharing with you our favorite cozy soups. Not to … [Read more...]
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