I swore off supplements for a long time, thinking that I could get everything my body needs through food. While I still think that’s a mostly accurate statement, it assumes I’m eating a wide variety of foods every single day, for my entire life. Unfortunately, my love for tacos and homemade pizza permanently disqualifies me. I don’t know what, but something clicked last year and I did some research on adding ... Continue Reading
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The Best School Lunch Boxes (on a budget)
As of this post, I’ve packed over 1200 school lunches. (Yes, I know you can teach your kids to pack their own school lunches, but I’m not ready to let this part of my job go just yet.) I’ve packed for homeschool and traditional school, and I’ve even packed lunches for summer camps, hiking excursions, and 2500 mile road trips. I’ve packed for toddlers, elementary kids and adults (and have these 18 school ... Continue Reading
How to Maximize Your Savings and Make Money with Ibotta
I shared my honest review on Ibotta not too long ago, and why I choose to use it despite quitting coupons several years ago. Today I’d like to dig deeper on how to really maximize your savings and not just save a few bucks here and there. Because I've figured out how to MAKE money with Ibotta! ... Continue Reading
Banana Nut Muffins with Crumb Topping
One of the very first muffin recipes I ever attempted to make "healthy" was my banana chocolate chip muffins, and the only reason those were better than a typical muffin was because they had coconut oil and oat flour. Although of all the chocolate pretty much negated any "healthy" points I may have earned. My family still loves those muffins, but when I had a bunch of bananas going brown a bit quicker than I ... Continue Reading
Molasses Breakfast Cookies
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, we can enjoy cookies guilt free because I’ve created an amazingly delicious recipe for ... Continue Reading
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 easier these days! And many kitchen appliances you DON'T need! ... Continue Reading
Living on a Food Budget: June 2016
Starting over in a new city with new stores is not easy. There's lots of testing, lots of research and a good chance of going over budget. But if there's anything I've learned from living on a food budget, it's that you can count on tried and true methods of saving money and eventually you'll come out ahead. ... Continue Reading
Dairy Alternative: Homemade Cashew Milk
Cashews are one of America's favorite nuts. And I don't blame them. I love cashews! They are great on their own, in my favorite green smoothie, and in homemade trail mix. But I probably don't need to tell you all that. Chances are you love cashews too! Besides being an amazing nut for eating, its great for drinking! Cashew milk is super easy to make and one of the best non-dairy milks. You ... Continue Reading