Joyful Inspiration for the Natural Homemaker
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...]
Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer There are lots of reasons to LOVE avocados... and I'm no dietitian... but here are my top ten! Why Avocados ROCK: 10. They are delicious 9. They are a kid pleaser 8. They are an easy, soft, first food for your toddler 7. From what hear they are a "good" fat (still seems like an oxymoron to me though) 6. They are high in potassium (great if you are a runner or worker outer... which I don't know much about...) 5. They are … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Written by Kristen @ Smithspirations, Contributing Writer With it being January, you may very well be trying to cut out the processed foods in your diet and take a more whole foods approach to eating. I don't think anyone denies that eating well is a great way to boost health, but often finances get in the way of making positive changes. Does eating real, whole, healthy foods have to break the bank? I'm convinced that it doesn't! Our family lives on a moderate income. My husband is a … [Read more...]
Written by Jenn @ A Simple Haven, Contributing Writer Anyone else ringing in the New Year with some kind of detox? After consuming more sugar and white flour in the past several weeks than I have during the rest of the year, my body is crying out for fruits and veggies. Even if you're not doing anything drastic, maybe you just want make better food choices in 2014--avoid processed stuff, replace some conventionally-grown produce with organic, eat more locally-grown stuff (good luck in … [Read more...]
Written by Kim @ Good and Easy Eats, Contributing Writer *note from Rachel: This is Kim's last post here, she has a busy family and life and I'd ask that you keep her in your prayers as she moves on to all God has for her! I love bins, bottles and jars! And I've recently been taking advantage of the use of all three in making my kitchen storage areas more efficient. It all began with the freezer a couple of weeks ago. Now, keep in mind, this is the same fridge I've owned for … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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