Healthy & Delicious 4th of July Recipes

Written by Jenn, Contributing Writer I LOVE summer food! Anything tastes better on the grill and our family can't get enough of the in-season fruits and fresh veggies! If you're planning a 4th of July get together and want something other than hotdogs and chips, here are some great ideas for Independence Day recipes that are both delicious and healthy! And really, you could make them anytime during the summer! Just click on each link to find the full … [Read more...]

Easy Cocoa Almonds {A Healthy Sweet Treat}

Do you ever just open the cupboard or pantry and stand there thinking I need a tasty sweet treat but there is nothing to be found? Or since you can't find a healthy sweet treat, instead of grabbing a piece of fruit you grab some crackers or chocolate. I have found myself there many times and then regretting the decision later.  Not that chocolate or crackers are bad, unless you keep grabbing handful after handful or breaking off more and more chocolate... Ahem.  So, these easy cocoa … [Read more...]

Grain Mill Giveaway {$260 Value}

  An important part of eating a healthier diet is making sure to get whole grains instead of refined processed white wheat. But real whole wheat can go bad so quickly and the store bought variety is not always the freshest or healthiest. Not to mention gluten free flours cost a lot!  The best thing to do is grind your own grain and we are excited to bring you this giveaway!  Positively Real Media Network (for like-minded “natural” Christian bloggers) is giving away a Wondermill Grain Mill to … [Read more...]

Easy To-Go Healthy Snack Mix

If you are like me, you are one busy mom! Going here and hurrying there, trying to keep up with the to-do lists and the over abundance of laundry, the dinner planning, homework and the list goes on... and on top of all of that you want to offer your kiddos healthy snacks. We've got fresh fruit and veggies down in our house but sometimes I need something that is all put together and ready to-go for church, going to work or wherever so we've been making these healthy snack mixes every few … [Read more...]

Holiday Lattes In the Crockpot {Plus Free Printables}

There is something about this time of the year that makes us love having a hot beverage treat to warm our hands and indulge our taste buds. The favorites seem to be the gingerbread latte, eggnog latte, peppermint mocha and then the pumpkin spice latte.  Join me over at Keeper of the Home to take a look at the recipes!  And check out these Free Printables! Give the gift of a warm holiday beverage this Christmas! Print recipe "tag" cards for all four of these holiday lattes and attach them … [Read more...]

Real Food Substitutions and No-Bake Cookie Dough Balls {a perfect holiday treat}

I'm always on the look out for natural alternatives and healthy recipes, and I'm sure you are, too--especially if you read this blog. With all the gluten intolerances, food allergies and reduced sugar guidelines so many readers face today, I'm glad to be able to make quick substitutions like these: You can also substitute 1 cup sugar for 1 teaspoon of... find the rest of the recipe here at Keeper of the Home. What is your favorite recipe to use healthy real food substitutes? … [Read more...]