Inspiration for Life. Home. Health.
Real food snack ideas can be just as easy as the typical “go-to” snacks – only a whole lot healthier. And they don’t have to be blah or boring, either. Here are some of our favorite ideas… It seems that we go from sport to sport, field trip to day trip, year round. And I love it. BUT I started… Read More
This low carb peppermint mocha bulletproof coffee has been a long time favorite of mine. Creamy, nourishing, and delicious. Some days I love taking the time to make a proper breakfast, puttering about the kitchen, scrambling eggs, frying bacon, or making a hot bowl of oatmeal. And some days I either don’t have the time or just plain don’t feel… Read More
This collection of recipes will serve you well for any meal of any day. They are family favorites for the down-to-earth, not-always-from-scratch cook! Twenty years ago, when I was a new cook, I felt like I was floundering in the kitchen and brunch recipes were my saving grace. So many “dinner-type” recipes I couldn’t get right and ended up tasting… Read More
Elderberry syrup is one of our mainstays when it comes to keeping everyone healthy during the cold winter months. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious… The last few winters have found me reaching for store bought Elderberry syrup when the crud hit our house. The kids loved taking it and I felt good knowing there weren’t any yuck… Read More
Once you see how easy it is to make homemade vanilla extract, you’ll be hooked and likely never go back to store bought! It’s a quick throw-together process – and then you wait patiently… To make homemade vanilla extract, you’ll need only two ingredients: Ten Vanilla beans One quart Vodka (or any mild flavored alcohol) It’s crazy fast, and so… Read More
The days are shorter, the temps are cooler, and now is the perfect time to gather your friends and host a stress free soup night! Yes, it really can be stress free – promise. If you’re anything like me, you love hanging with your girlfriends – but sometimes, in the busyness and craziness of every day life, we can go… Read More
