Stop throwing your hard-earned grocery budget in the garbage! Learn how to freeze mint and other fresh herbs with this easy tutorial so you can keep that fresh flavor at your fingertips – no dehydrator necessary! I love cooking and baking with fresh herbs. Whether it’s fresh rosemary for Rosemary Sea Salt Flatbread or sage and thyme for Instant Pot Whole Chicken or a blend of herbs for 15-minute Italian ... Continue Reading
How to Find Rebates for Healthy Food in Ibotta
I don’t keep it a secret that I quit using coupons years ago because there weren’t many coupons for healthy foods back then (and because it took WAY too much time). I still don’t use coupons (unless Kroger sends them to me), but manufacturers have caught on that there are a lot of people are trying to save money AND eat healthier too. So instead of coupons, I use just one app that has consistently saved me TONS ... Continue Reading
Easy Paleo Almond Flour Pancakes
It’s been a little bit since we officially finished the Whole30 and one of the first things my family requested – aside from fudgy Paleo brownies – was pancakes. Since Paleo seems to be the non-strict version of Whole30, and I have practically ZERO experience cooking Paleo, I researched Paleo pancakes that I thought my family would like. After several test batches (a few unsuccessful, I might add), we landed on ... Continue Reading
Triple Fudgy Paleo Brownies
If there was ever a recipe to make you famous among your neighbors, at your husband’s work or at your church potluck, this paleo brownie recipe will do it. I personally ADORE my black bean brownies and send them to school with my kids for classroom parties. And my pumpkin black bean brownies are what I look forward to most when the leaves start to fall. But the fact that my husband ate nearly half the pan the ... Continue Reading
One Week No-Cook Meal Plan
This one week no cook meal plan saves my summers! Go beyond meal prep and skip cooking altogether with family and budget-friendly no cook meal ideas like butter parmesan zoodles! I don't know where you live, but summers are HOT here in Georgia. We have a never-ending supply of homemade ice pops in the freezer and the kids know that as long as we're going to the pool, I'll make avocado chocolate ... Continue Reading
DIY Owie Blend
I love my daughter, but she is a walking accident waiting to happen. She’s been this way her whole life, and I think she got it from Mr. Crumbs (who literally spills EVERYTHING onto this shirts). Since using essential oils as part of our natural health journey, I’ve found a blend that is right up her alley: DIY Owie Blend! ... Continue Reading
Leftover Oatmeal Cakes
Knowing that not wasting food is one of the best ways to save money, I’m always looking for ways to re-use leftovers. My family loves oatmeal, and it’s one of the few grains that sits well in our bellies (in moderation) after completing the Whole30. My famous cinnamon blender waffles are always a hit, but my kids also enjoy Instant Pot oatmeal a few days during the week. No matter how hungry my people are ... Continue Reading
Carrot and Sweet Potato Fritters
When we first started the Whole30, I was overwhelmed with how much cooking there was. The inner rebel in me fought back and I gave up on fun side dishes and just let the oven do the work. I roasted EVERYTHING. Every single vegetable I cooked (except for my favorite salad) was put onto a cookie sheet, given a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and I called it done. Fast forward to when the ... Continue Reading
One Week Grilling Meal Plan
One week grilling meal plan with cheap and healthy recipes for summer. Do your meal prep on the grill and make ahead your meals for the whole week! Use any of these chicken marinades or make your own poultry seasoning! It's funny that the idea to have a grilling meal plan was in my head LONG before our air conditioner broken. But let me tell you this, I've never been more thankful to have a meal plan focused ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beef Brisket
Growing up in Texas (and now living in Georgia by way of California), there are a handful of foods that remind me of “home.” There’s the Mexican route that includes any and all tacos (including the best ground beef taco meat made with my homemade taco seasoning), slow cooker refried beans, cheese enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce and slow cooker carnitas that are TO DIE FOR. Then there’s the BBQ ... Continue Reading