This year my family is quitting sugar, but there would be mutiny if I just cleared out the shelves and said we’re never having cookies again. That’s why I’m making desserts like cookie dough hummus. They’re full of protein (to make you crave less sugar) and use natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Thankfully, weClick to Continue »
Archives for August 2016
How We Cut our Monthly Expenses by 50%
When my husband and I first got married, reducing our monthly expenses was not a priority. We were newlyweds with two good-paying jobs. We bought what we wanted, when we wanted, including two new cars, a new house and nice things to fill the house. And we also had a six-figure debt bill to match.
The Very Best Protein Pancakes
As a general rule of thumb, the bigger kids get, the more their appetites grow. But all bets are off when a kid goes through a growth spurt – they’ll eat anything in sight! Upping the protein of our favorite family foods with one of my favorite superfoods – flaxseed – is my latest attempt at notClick to Continue »
DIY Natural Makeup Remover
Before I quit couponing, I used to stock up on make-up remover pads by Almay. They were pricey, but I have sensitive skin and they were the only kind that didn’t make my skin break out. I kept up this routine until I learned I might already have a natural makeup remover in the kitchen! WaitClick to Continue »
Death by Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake
Zucchini. You either love it or you hate it. If it’s early July, I’m loving it. The first of the harvest is ready and I’m excited to make everything zucchini, including our favorite zucchini bread muffins with apples and carrots for breakfast and buttery zoodles for dinner. But by mid-August, I’m hating it. The kids areClick to Continue »
No-bake Sweet Salty Energy Bites
As much as I love peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars, I’m currently in love with something round and mini. More specifically, something round and mini that tastes like peanut butter and chocolate and pretzels all rolled up together in a cute little ball that can be devoured in two bites. I like to callClick to Continue »
Kitchen Appliances You Don’t Need
By default, eating real food means spending a lot of time in the kitchen. There’s making a meal plan, prepping the food, cooking the food and then cleaning up the mess(es) you’ve made. All of those can take up a big portion of time. Thankfully there are several kitchen gadgets that make our lives much easierClick to Continue »
18 Ways to Use Flaxseed
I don’t buy something unless I can figure out at least 2 different ways to use it. This is my approach to small kitchen appliances and the latest trend in foods. I don’t care how healthy it is – if I can only use it for one sole purpose, I’m not buying it. That’s oneClick to Continue »