Last updated: July 21st, 2021There is no need to buy a box of stuffing for Thanksgiving. It’s super easy to make your own stuffing and I promise, it will taste better too! Here are my step-by-step instructions to help you make your own delicious, homemade turkey stuffing. You need: 1 loaf of bread, I use […]
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021I dread going to the Halloween store with my children. In five minutes, I can spend $100, it is on something that won’t fit comfortably, is not well made, and that will be worn for less than an hour. My son has begged me to be an ape. He then refused
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021With cold and flu season here I thought it might be wise to share with you a quick how-to-guide on making your own chicken stock because they say, homemade chicken stock is good for the soul and your health. My grandmother used to swear by it when we got sick and
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Today a friend messaged me on Facebook asking for advice. Their young child was having issues sitting still and concentrating in class. Testing was a particular issue. I can relate because my daughter also has issues with this. She gets fidgety, as many children do and then cannot concentrate. I think
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021My daughter isn’t into sandwiches. It’s a new thing. Tomorrow she might like them again but today, she’s refusing to eat them. I get it. It’s easy to get bored with your packed lunch. Which means, I’m pinning ideas on Pinterest like a mad woman, trying to prepare for back to
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021 Back to school means packing lunches, which is no easy task at times. I’ve already shared with you a few of my tips for packing a healthy lunch but what about an Eco-friendly lunch? A lunch that doesn’t require a disposable baggies, juice boxes, water bottles and storage containers. With
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021When your children are younger, the days can sometimes drag on. The tantrums over a noodle being out of place on their plate or that you gave them the red sippy cup and not the blue one. The very early mornings and the nights, that can drag on forever. The constant
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Ice pops are an all-time favorite summer treat for kids of all ages (my husband loves them)! If you’re like me you’re probably trying to get your kids to eat their vegetables but with these veggie ice pops that becomes a summertime breeze! These are perfect for teething babies too but
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021 Why not lay aside some of summer’s bounty as dried fruit? It is simple, economical, and requires little in the way of special equipment. Because there is no long cooking involved, drying fruits preserves more nutrients than canning. And children often prefer this high-fiber snack to candy. You can dry
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021If you have young kids and are thinking about taking them camping this summer, it’s a good idea to have an at home camping experience first. If you children have never been camping, they will be just as excited about pitching a tent in their backyard as they would be in
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Making your own DIY natural homemade beauty treatments can be easy and cheap. Often you have the supplies in your kitchen without having to buy anything special. It’s messy. It’s not as convenient as the over the counter “natural” products for tightening your skin, moisturizing and shrinking those pores. It is,
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021I am not a doctor or a health professional but I do know that when I eat better, take my supplements, exercise and get rest, I feel my best. That is a no brainer, right? For years, I’ve taken supplements and my doctors have always recommended that I take a vitamin
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 The end of the school year and the beginning of the school year mean crayons. Yes, crayons. My children always need new crayons at the beginning of the school year (shocker) but at the end of the school year, they are down to the nubs and bits. You know the ones
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Spring break is almost over and we stayed home. My husband and I were able to have date night and guess what we talked about, taking a vacation. I think we’re both in need of some family time and warmth. There is still snow where we live and we have another
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Taking a girls weekend, it’s something every woman needs to do. Call up your friends or sisters and make a date. A date to disconnect from the piles of laundry, dusty baseboards, dirty floors, smudged walls and stacks of dishes because it’s all overwhelming when you’re not rested. In addition, women
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021I’ve professed my love for all things smoothies many times over. There are so many health benefits, especially if you’re eating clean. If you’re a smoothie fanatic like I am, you’ll love this new grapefruit and strawberry smoothie recipe. It is beyond delicious and very filling because it’s made with plain
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Did you know that cows were made to digest grass? No, not corn! It makes sense, right? We see a picture of a cow and it is out to pasture, eating grass. I just recently learned that before World War II, cows were only fed grass and went to pasture to
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021Each Easter my family colors eggs and we have an Easter egg hunt. It’s something I’ve been doing with my children and something my mom and grandma did with me. We really enjoy the process of decorating the eggs, hiding them and then making a killer organic egg salad. Sometimes we
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021My kids love granola bars. They make for great snacks, on-the-go treats, and even a quick and healthy breakfast. Today I’m sharing with you 21 healthy granola bar recipes. Now mind you, each person has their own opinion on what is healthy or not healthy. I promise you, you’ll find at
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been doing some research on activities I can do with my Daisy and Brownie troop this week. Our focus for an upcoming meeting will be Mother’s Day and the girls will be making gifts and sharing what they love about their mom.
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