My boys think that a cookie without chocolate is a waste, until I introduced them to these Molasses cookies. If you’re looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a unique way, give these delicious morsels a try! If you’ve never had a molasses cookie, you’re missing out. I’m a big fan of […]
Delicious Kid-Friendly Vegetable Side Dishes
Vegetables are pretty much the quintessential healthy food. Unfortunately, they get a pretty bad rap as far as taste, especially from kids. But with a little creativity, vegetables can be yummy and enjoyable for everyone! Our family is taking four super simple baby steps toward healthier eating. And veggie side dishes are just one of the ways […]
Four Crazy Simple Ways to Eat Healthy After the Holiday Madness
Somewhere along the way, our friends got the impression that our family eats healthy. While we do strive to only eat natural “clean” food, the truth is, we kinda suck at the whole balanced diet thing. Over the holidays, things got to the breaking point. We have a new baby with health issues and an older child […]
The Comforts of the South
Growing up in Chicago, the South was a bit of a mysterious place to me. The accents, the heat, the attitude, all seemed so foreign. Then I moved to Texas. I thought I’d stick out like a sore thumb. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find Texas feeling, maybe not like home, but certainly comfortable! The Southern Comforts […]
Five Reasons We Love Living in the Capital of Texas (Plus a Yummy Recipe!)
I’ve gotta be honest, I NEVER pictured myself living in Texas. But when my little family needed to relocate, Austin just kept coming to the top of our list! I’m so thankful to call Texas “home” and here’s just a few reasons why. Casual, Friendly, Weird Atmosphere Austin is… different. Nobody seems to take themselves […]
Choosing Safe, Natural Cookware for Your Kitchen
I used to think people that didn’t want plastic near their food were totally bonkers. Well, call me officially loco! My family has been on a natural living journey for some years now and one of the places we wanted to “green up” was our kitchen. Eating REAL food was one major hurtle. The other […]
Clean Eating: Where to Begin and How to Not Give Up in the Process
“You are what you eat!” Pretty scary phrase right? We all want to eat healthy food, but there are so many stumbling blocks. Time, money, knowledge, and will power probably top the lists. When our family started our natural living journey a couple years back, I knew food would be the toughest category to tackle […]
High Protein Snacks and Sides for Pregnancy
My name is Julie and I’m a carboholic. It’s bad, it’s really bad. Miraculously, my metabolism has hidden this fact from the world, but I know it won’t last. I become especially concerned about my eating habits during pregnancy. If you’ve been through the blessed nine months, your healthcare practitioner surely emphasized the need to […]
Homemade Organic Brown Sugar
The only way our family can afford to eat (mostly) organically is by avoiding prepackaged convenience foods and making a lot of ingredients ourselves. It’s actually a lot easier to do than you might think. Take this homemade organic brown sugar recipe for example. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full […]
Lunch in a Jar
This is a guest post by Vanessa! Confession, I love jars… I have for a long time (guests even drank out of jars at my wedding!). So when I see stuff on Pinterest that has anything to do with glass jars, I check it out. One awesome idea: Lunch in a jar! This post contains affiliate […]