My diet is simple. Just eat real food. There is no long, restrictive list of what you can or can’t eat. Find what works for your family and run with it! For us, we restrict dairy, refined sugar, and gluten because we have auto immune issues. Our issues don’t respond well to those food groups…
These Simple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a must in our house during the fall. It just isn’t Fall if you’re not carving pumpkins, roasting pumpkins seeds, and making homemade pumpkin puree! When I was growing up my parents were all about traditions! It didn’t matter which holiday it was we had traditions! Halloween was always…
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is ‘what do you buy at Costco?’ It’s no secret, I love Costco. The way that most women feel about Target is how I feel about Costco. Growing up the oldest of 7, buying in bulk was a necessity of life. I have amazing memories…
This yummy Kid Friendly Green Smoothie is a great way to sneak greens into your kiddos without the fight! If you follow me on Instagram you know I love smoothies! I try to do 1 smoothie a day. It helps get in those extra veggies without even thinking about it. When I first started making…
This month was hard ya’ll. We had lots of visitors all month long. I got sucked into a vicious cycle of skipping meals and not eating enough or going out and eating way too much. Old patterns snuck their way back in, snacking a lot after dinnertime with friends, cleaning up my kiddos plates after…
This homemade Garlic Ranch Popcorn is a refreshing spin on a classic snack. Popcorn with coconut oil and sea salt is one of my favorite things to munch on. If I close my eyes and use my imagination it’s almost like I’m eating Cool Ranch Doritos. Okay, not quite, but it’s yummy! This is a…
When my husband is home I tend to be less productive, that’s just a fact! He does a lot of hanging around and it makes me want to hang with him. The weekend signals that it’s time to relax and take a break from the go-go-go of the weekdays. I don’t do laundry, the kitchen…
These chocolate granola bars are soft, chewy, and as yummy as a candy bar. They’re dangerous, so be careful and watch your portion size! If you have kids, you’ll know that snacks are your best friend and these yummy granola bars are so good. They are great to make and get all the kids…
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*DISCLAIMER, I AM NOT A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. ALL IDEAS DISCUSSED AND DESCRIBED IN THIS POST ARE MY OWN AND ARE NOT MEANT TO TREAT OR DIAGNOSE. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION PLEASE SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. The number one question I’ve received is, “What are you eating?” Followed by more inquires about my specific diet plan…