My kids love this sweet dessert hummus recipe for snickerdoodle hummus. It's a slight twist on cookie dough hummus, but just as fast, easy, and delicious! I know, MORE HUMMUS! I'm really not trying to spam you with dessert hummus galore… chocolate hummus, cookie dough hummus, cake batter hummus, and now snickerdoodle hummus… But when you find a recipe your kid loves - AND IT'S MADE WITH BEANS - I'm ... Continue Reading
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10 Ways to Regrow Food in Water
Hold the phone. I just found out you can regrow food in water without dirt. Could gardening get any better when you have two black thumbs? I think not. And my black thumbs aren't the only reason I've been hesitant to garden. It can be costly too, but ever since I found ways to water my garden for free, I'm all over it. Then my step-mom showed me how to regrow food in water - she had a couple ... Continue Reading
19 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas to Make at the Last Minute
This list of 19 easy, creative homemade gift ideas has something for all of your friends and family. The gift ideas include DIY projects, delicious treats and baked goods, handmade beauty products, kitchen tools, and more! Who doesn't love handmade gifts? Many of my favorite gifts I’ve received have been of the DIY type. I also love giving gifts that I've made or created. I'm sure many of you are the same ... Continue Reading
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
This 4-ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe makes for a perfect winter treat! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and tastes better than old fashioned fudge. Pair with my healthy brownies and crockpot hot cocoa for a great assortment of treats! I've got two words for you. Peppermint. Fudge. Do I really need to say more? Just in case there's a grinch or two out there, I've got a backup ... Continue Reading
Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Simple, practical tips for Halloween candy alternatives for kids! Ideas on healthy DIY non-candy treats, party favors, and no-sugar snacks to hand out, like homemade gummies and brownie bites. Plus helpful tips on how to limit candy for kids. When I was a kid, filling up a pillowcase with as much candy as possible was the goal on Halloween. Now that I have kids of my own, my goal is to limit Halloween ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pesto Hummus
This basil pesto hummus recipe is a Zoe's Kitchen copycat and is better than both Sabra and Costco! Make it easy from scratch (or just mix pesto and hummus) and serve over pasta or as a dip. Do you ever find a restaurant that you just LOVE, and you can’t help but want to make all the things you order there at home? When we did the Whole30, we searched EVERYWHERE for a restaurant that was Whole30 compliant ... Continue Reading
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
Strawberry Lemonade Donuts
Delicious and easy recipe for baked strawberry lemonade donuts with lemon glaze. Skip the unhealthy cake mix and make this from scratch, sprinkles optional! If you haven't already guessed it, I'm on a strawberry lemonade kick this summer. First, it was no-cook strawberry jam, then it was strawberry lemonade kombucha, and now it's strawberry lemonade donuts. Hey, can you blame me? Who wouldn't want the ... Continue Reading
Viewing Your Life in Terms of Boxes
I don’t think it's possible to really comprehend what you own until you view it in terms of boxes. We had 27. Plus 4 big storage bins, 2 smaller bins and one bin that rolls under the bed. ... Continue Reading
