Three years ago I had an idea… Every year it seems the struggle to fill my children’s lunchboxes with healthy foods they will enjoy seems to become a little more complicated. To keep things interesting, I asked some of my favorite bloggers for some help. Thus, the Healthy Lunchbox Series was born. Last year, life […]
Salted Chili Lime Watermelon Popsicles
July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Having spent a vast majority of my life split between Southern California and Texas, there is no doubt that my food is heavily influenced by the Mexican culture. When I was pregnant with my oldest biological son, I craved Mexican candy and chili spiced fruits most. These popsicles are a healthy throw back to those […]
Homemade Laundry Detergent
June 30, 2014 By 4 Comments
As I explain in my “About” section, a large incentive for me to share recipes in this format is to give friends and family a single, easy to find reference where they can learn how to make foods which are safe for their family. In line with eliminating processed foods from my household, essential oils […]
Cilantro and Lime Ranch Vegetable Dip (Dairy-free, Paleo, Vegan alternatives noted)
June 26, 2014 By 1 Comment
This dip is a twist on my Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing. A little less coconut cream and a few drops of essential oil make a world of difference in flavor and texture. This mix goes together quickly and has fast become our favorite dipping sauce for veggies, topping for taco salads and more. To keep […]
Spiced Fruit Dip (Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free)
June 17, 2014 By 3 Comments
Just a few days ago, I talked about how my family has honed in on one essential oil brand that we trust. With this, I promised to share some of my favorite oils and different ways that we use them. This recipe is made with our protective blend. Filled with essential oils of: cinnamon, […]
Dauntless Cake (aka: Super Rich, Warm Chocolate Cake) Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Nut-Free Option Listed
June 3, 2014 By 2 Comments
If there is one thing someone could say about all seven people in my home…it is that we are all avid readers. And book addicts. Maybe that is two things, but they all stem from one source. While my husband and I typically enjoy very different genres, our children always seem to take hold of […]
A special gift for Mother’s Day!
April 20, 2014 By 62 Comments
When I make a come back, I like to make it big. 😉 Just in time for Mother’s Day… We’re giving away a bright and shiny KitchenAid mixer. Your mom deserves one, right? Or maybe you deserve one. One lucky winner will receive a 5-quart KitchenAid stand mixer in the color “Ice”. Enter below using […]
An overdue hello!
April 2, 2014 By 18 Comments
Hi. Hello there. How are you? I know it has been a while and undoubtedly things have changed in your world. If you are reading this, hopefully it is because you are one of many who has still checked in with me regularly…even though it has been more than 5 months since my last blog. […]
Momma’s Turkey
November 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Two weeks away. Seriously!?! Where has this year gone? In deciding which recipes I needed to share before the big day arrives, I spent some time flipping through the pages of my blog and realized that I have spent a lot of time sharing my favorite sides like Paleo […]
Carrot Cake Blondie’s with Cinnamon Coconut Butter Frosting (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, ACD Friendly)
October 17, 2013 By 9 Comments
Sometimes in life we just need a brownie. Sometimes we really want a nice, fluffy piece of cake. Other times, we want something that meets both of these desires but in a way that won’t completely throw our eating plan off track. These Carrot Cake Blondie’s with Cinnamon Coconut Butter Frosting are the perfect fit […]
