*Disclaimer: I am not a dietician, nor a nutritionist. I am just someone who has done research over much of my life in order to feed my body in a healthy manner. *Disclaimer #2: Note that in each "CNN's take" section, I've used words and concepts ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Muffins: Vegan and Clean!
Looking for something yummy that is also vegan (egg-free, meat-free, dairy-free) AND clean? You've come to the right place! I promise you, vegans, no animals were harmed in the making of these muffins. Indulge, away! I'm cleaning up recipes on the ... Continue Reading
Vegan-Safe Sugar Companies (No Bone Char)
Updated: 3/18/2017 SUGAR!!!! This post is a simple resource for those who want to ensure the sugar they use/consume does not have the use of animal bone char in the refinement process. Tangent: Do you always equate "vegan" or "vegetarian" with ... Continue Reading
Healthy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Curry and Cinnamon
Yesterday was the first day of Fall! What better way to kick-off the season than with a great Fall soup recipe? I jumbled together this unique butternut squash soup recipe with inspiration from this recipe. Serves: 8-10 (for a smaller family, eat ... Continue Reading
Italian Soda Showdown: What Base is the Best?
I began volunteering at my church's coffee shop in November, and I instantly became in love with Italian Sodas. No really. This is a big deal. So much of a big deal, that I just bough a couple flavors so I can make Italian Sodas at my daughter's 2nd ... Continue Reading
Chicken Pot Pie for Now and Later, Freeze It!
Chicken Pot Pie! Yum! Not only is this a really yummy dinner, it's also a great meal to freeze. You can either thaw it and eat it yourself, or you can give it to someone who might have trouble making meals (elderly, someone who just had a baby, ill, ... Continue Reading
Tips for Freezing Meals
Freezing is the craze nowadays, and rightfully so! No one has any time anymore because of our busy schedules: work, the kid's activities, hobbies (haha, I wish!), cleaning, shopping, etc! There are so many meals you can freeze that will taste great ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Vegan (or not) Pancakes
OK, I know, I know... enOUGH with the PB posts! I just love peanut butter. Don't these look good?! I'm a HUGE pancake fan! I actually just found a little breakfast/brunch place in Old Town Fort Collins called "Snooze, An A.M. Eatery". It has AMAZING ... Continue Reading
Dehydrating Fruit In Your Oven- SO EASY!
Do you love dried fruit, but you just can't bring yourself to pay the unbelievable prices? Do you want a dried fruit option that doesn't contain preservatives and maintains it's health benefits? Dehydrate your own fruit! This is SO easy. 1) Wash ... Continue Reading
10 Healthy Toddler/Kid Snack Ideas
If you look at any "Mom" forum, you'll most likely see that someone at some time has asked for healthy snack ideas for their baby/toddler/kid. We're always looking for ways to feed our kids healthy foods that they actually like. That can be quite the ... Continue Reading
Mini Calzones – Great Kid Treat!
Are you searching for a fun treat for your kids, or do you just want to make an easy appetizer for an upcoming party? Try these mini calzones! I love pizza, and I'm also always looking for different finger foods I can give to my toddler. She, too, ... Continue Reading
Green Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
I used to brag about how much my baby/toddler liked veggies... until she, all-of-a-sudden, started refusing them! What?! She totally threw me off my pedestal and into a world of what-do-I-do-now? How will she get the nutrition she needs to continue ... Continue Reading