I drink my favorite green smoothie almost every morning, but what do you do if you're moving or in a season of transition, and you can't access your blender? Learn how to make a smoothie without a blender with just 3 ingredients and this simple tutorial. Don’t forget to try my 5 day smoothie fast! Several years ago, Mr. Crumbs and I took advantage of a date night and browsed the aisles at Costco. While ... Continue Reading
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5 Day Smoothie Fast
This 5 Day Smoothie Fast cleanses the body gently using fresh fruits and vegetables for five days, never making the same smoothie recipe twice! You can also add a boost of protein to the smoothies with these helpful tips. Have you ever been interested in doing a smoothie fast, but it seems too daunting? I know I have felt that way. The thought of not eating solid foods for a few days seemed a bit too ... Continue Reading
How to Make Tomato Powder
Do you have an overabundance of tomatoes? Try making tomato powder! It's versatile, doesn't take up space in the fridge or freezer, and uses all those great tomatoes before they go bad! Don’t forget to try my other tomato recipes like 15-minute spaghetti sauce and tomato Caprese salad. Let’s just get this out of the way. The IDEA of harvesting bucketfuls of tomatoes when I’m planting seeds in April is a ... Continue Reading
Homemade Fish Sticks (Freezer Friendly)
Homemade fish fingers are super easy to make (oven or air fryer) and so much better than store-bought! The kids love these crispy fish sticks – make a double batch and freeze the extra for another meal. Summer’s coming! At our house, summer means lighter fare – things like smoothies, salads, and popsicles. Between the summer heat and humidity, and less time indoors available for cooking, heavy and ... Continue Reading
Stomach Flu Remedy: Charcoal Gummies
Finding a stomach flu remedy is hard. Especially if you have kids that can't keep anything down. These activated charcoal gummies are a great natural remedy to stop a stomach bug in its tracks. Don’t forget to try my easy and healthy homemade gummy recipe and elderberry gummies. The stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) – a.k.a. stomach virus, a.k.a. stomach bug – is zero percent fun. My family and I have ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe
Looking for a quick and easy classic hummus recipe? Look no further! This simple hummus (made without tahini) is creamy with a hint of garlic and spice. Vegan and gluten-free, it comes together fast and it’s SO delicious! Several years ago, my husband WILLINGLY started eating beans (Spicy Citrus Black Beans are his favorite), which is why we now have a classic Rice and Beans Dinner almost every week and why ... Continue Reading
How to Eat the Whole30 on a Budget
How to eat the Whole30 on a Budget. From making a meal plan, choosing recipes & making the grocery list - Learn what makes the Whole30 expensive and how you can avoid it to save money! For more inspiration on how to follow the Whole30 on a budget, here is the perfect Whole30 meal plan! My husband has been struggling with some health issues lately, and that’s one reason why one of my goals for this year ... Continue Reading
Kitchen Stocking Stuffer Ideas under $10
Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the kitchen or home chef. Practical ideas for under $10 with cute ways to gift them, plus ideas for affordable bigger gifts too! Also enjoy some great ideas for easy homemade gifts! Last year we made several all-natural homemade gifts for literally a dollar or two, but I know that sometimes you want to give something a little more. (Or perhaps you just need ideas for ... Continue Reading
Natural Home Remedy for Swimmer’s Ear
Use these natural home remedies to help ease Swimmer’s Ear symptoms and learn how to prevent it! Calls for simple items you already have on hand in the kitchen. Remember to use our homemade sunscreen to help prevent a sunburn, and our DIY After Sun Spray to help cool and soothe your skin after a day in the sun! Ah …summer! Long hot days spent cooling off in the pool or at the beach, sipping refreshing ... Continue Reading
How much does the Whole30 cost?
I’m sure you’ve heard somewhere along the line that the GAPS diet or the Whole30 or Paleo style of eating is expensive, right? Let me set the record straight - it is!! At least it's more expensive than what we're used to. My family and I did the Whole30 earlier this year and it was one of the most expensive six weeks in our grocery budget history! Readers who have been following us on this journey have ... Continue Reading
