Seasonal lattes shouldn’t be only for the holidays! Learn how to make a warm mug of gingerbread latte all year round in your own kitchen. Try my other ginger recipes like chewy gingersnap cookies and high-protein gingerbread smoothies. Labor Day officially releases fun seasonal flavors of your favorite latte. Feel free to order pumpkin spiced lattes or salted caramel mochas until your pants don’t fit ... Continue Reading
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50+ Awesome Blender Uses
Over 50 blender uses, from the ones you’re probably already using a blender for (like smoothies) to the more unique uses for a blender (making carpet deodorizer and preparing garden fertilizer, to name a few). Read the whole list and find new uses for your blender! I’ve always said that if I was stranded on a desert island (and assuming the island had electricity), the three kitchen appliances I’d pack are ... Continue Reading
Best Foods to Stock Up on During Holiday Grocery Sales
Attention holiday shoppers! This is my favorite list of the best foods to stock up on during holiday grocery sales! Take advantage of good deals to save money and stretch your grocery budget! Use your price book to know when a sale is at rock bottom price! Check out my post on how to maximize holiday savings when doing online sales. I’ve learned a lot about real food on a budget over the years, and it’s hard ... Continue Reading
40+ Ways to Use a Stand Mixer
You can use your stand mixer for a lot more than just dessert! Try one of over 40 cake mixer recipes and hacks in your kitchen to save time and effort today! Not too long ago someone told me they’ve had a KitchenAid mixer for years but had never used it. I was shocked! There are plenty of kitchen appliances that you don’t need, but I would never put my stand mixer on that list. I use it several times a ... Continue Reading
Seasonal Produce Guide for November 2022
It's time for your November Seasonal Produce Guide! Use this list of healthy fruits and vegetables to build your meal plan for November, or let us do the planning with this November Meal Plan. In season produce is the best for you and your grocery budget! November brings us deeper into Autumn and with the cooler temperatures comes more seasonal produce. Root vegetables, winter squash, dark leafy greens ... Continue Reading
My Honest Review of a Blendtec Blender
An honest review of the Blendtec Total Blender Classic with fourside jar I bought at Costco. Learn how Blendtec stands vs Vitamix! Learn a few of the 45+ ways you can use a Blendtec. Read my post on how to use your blender to make green smoothies. Alright, folks. It’s about time I gave you a legit review of a Blendtec Blender. I’ve shared with you 45+ Ways to Use a High-Powered Blender. I’ve shared photos of ... Continue Reading
Giant Italian Easy Meatballs
Giant Italian easy meatball recipe for healthy, large baked meatballs. No breadcrumbs and my kids think anything jumbo is the best - I tend to agree! Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce over pasta, or make delicious meatball sandwiches with super easy homemade buns. My kids love homemade meatballs… and ground beef taco meat (which is PACKED with veggies) and homemade breakfast sausage and the easiest ... Continue Reading
Fall Produce in Season In October 2022
Fall produce in season in October is here! Use this guide to save money, buy nutrient filled foods, and find the best tasting veggies of the season. Use with your Healthy Fall Meal Plan for October! It’s officially Fall and with the cooler weather and changing leaves comes a new set of in season produce! You’ll find a wide variety of winter squash, dark leafy greens, and root vegetables start to bring a ... Continue Reading
September Seasonal Produce Guide 2022
Here's your September seasonal produce guide! Check out the best in season fruits and vegetables to buy at the Farmer's Markets and grocery stores. Use with your September Meal Plan for quick dinners this month! September is that time of year where hints of Autumn start to spring up. My garden is still producing plenty of summer veggies but we are yearning for cooler weather and PUMPKINS! Many of these ... Continue Reading
High Protein Trail Mix Recipe
This high protein trail mix is easy to mix up at home, with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made with simple ingredients like dried fruit, chocolate, and nuts, it’s a satisfying easy snack! A while back, someone asked how our family gets enough protein given the smaller amount of meat in one of my meal plans. I hadn’t given it a lot of thought, but we do have plenty of protein sources besides ... Continue Reading
