Homemade applesauce is so easy! Learn how to make your own healthy homemade applesauce in less than 20 minutes. Choose from classic, cinnamon, or mixed berry! Applesauce is one of the most underrated side dishes. This homemade applesauce recipe is an inexpensive way to stretch a meal further and fill growing bellies! Plus you can mix it up by adding different fruits - the possibilities are ... Continue Reading
30+ Ways Essential Oils Save Money
Using essential oils can SAVE money by not having to buy things like cleaning supplies or personal care items. Even making one thing makes a difference! I’m sure there was a moment in time when you questioned what exactly made boxed macaroni and cheese, taste like cheese when all you did was open a packet of yellow powder. I’ve had many moments like this with food, and non-food. You know how a ... Continue Reading
My Honest Thrive Market Review
Ever wonder if Thrive Market is right for you? Here's my open and honest Thrive Market review, with the good, the bad and the ugly. Can you save money? Is it really healthy? Come and read for yourself! Have you ever wondered if Thrive Market is a good deal or not? One of the best ways to save money is to dive deep into a store or service and see if it’s a good fit for you and your budget. I’ve tested ... Continue Reading
Easy Pickled Jalapenos
An easy method for making crunchy quick pickled jalapenos in under 10 minutes, with a tutorial for canning or storing in the fridge. The BEST addition for tacos! Vegetable gardens can be hit or miss. My first year growing peppers, I had four plants and got maybe 3 peppers in total. One plant didn’t produce any fruit at all! This year, though, I have two jalapeno plants that are producing more jalapenos ... Continue Reading
Cilantro Lime Dressing
This cilantro lime dressing is so easy and is the BEST! It's vegan, Whole30, keto and perfect for tacos. Much cheaper than store-bought with an option to make it creamy! Have you ever made dinner that just seemed so-so? I mean, dinner itself didn't taste BAD per se, but it wasn’t a home run? Or do you know those dinners where everyone at the table grabs seconds or thirds and literally talks about how ... Continue Reading
Fresh Mango Salsa
Enjoy this fresh mango salsa recipe with chips, salmon, fish, chicken, or use in tacos! You can make it with or without cilantro/avocado/tomato for an easy dinner. Have you ever gone out for dinner and had something that was so good, you couldn’t help but want to lick your plate? That’s how I feel about mango salsa. Long after the homemade tortillas and shredded chicken is gone, I’m still spooning mango ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Blueberries
Learn how to freeze blueberries, the right way, so they don't get mushy! Plus I've included tips on how to thaw frozen blueberries. This method works for strawberries and blackberries too! My dad has a video of my son eating blueberries hand over fist when he was just 9 months old. He loved them so much, he literally couldn’t stop eating them! I feel the same way about blueberries, and can’t help but fill ... Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
We think these dark chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are the best! Not only are they healthy (no refined sugar!), but they're made with old fashioned oats and are naturally gluten-free. Do you ever crave a healthy dessert? I do just about every night, and not long ago I wanted to make a healthier version of my original oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe. Thanks to long lines and food magazines, I found ... Continue Reading
Sweet and Sour Chicken
This healthy sweet and sour chicken recipe can be made with or without pineapple (your choice!) and an easy homemade sauce instead of bottled! It's quick and easy - perfect for a weeknight dinner! I love take-out as much as the next gal… there’s minimal cooking, minimal clean-up and almost always enough leftover for the next day. But I’m not really a huge fan of that MSG-induced post-meal bloat. You? I ... Continue Reading
7 Chicken Meal Prep Recipes to Cook Once and Eat All Week
Download this FREE 7-day meal plan of healthy chicken meal prep recipes, including a shopping list! Simple ideas for the week to help you get dinner on the table, fast! Make Instant Pot Whole Chicken or All-Purpose Slow Cooker Chicken to get started! Do you ever feel like you spend all day in the kitchen? Yeah, me too. Anytime I can use a short cut to get dinner made faster – whether it’s using my Instant ... Continue Reading