Slash your grocery budget and eat better with these foods from scratch! Learn which homemade food to make yourself, with recipe ideas and price breakdowns. One thing I learned early on after switching to real food, is that it requires a lot more time in the kitchen. You CAN save a lot of money by making most meals and snacks (like homemade Larabar bites) from scratch, but the downside is it can take A LOT ... Continue Reading
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The Best Things to Buy at Costco
This list of the best things to buy at Costco is gold! Meats, frozen foods, fresh veggies, and staple items – Costco is a GREAT place to save money on healthy food! Costco is practically a household name. It’s the go-to place for families with kids who eat all the snacks! Or shoppers who want to find the lowest prices on bulk items. I started shopping at Costco when I quit using coupons. I wanted to ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Raspberries
Learn the process of how to freeze raspberries with this easy tutorial, from washing to store to how to defrost! Keep fresh frozen raspberries on hand year-round for recipes like berry pie or fruit pizza! Ever find yourself craving a delicious raspberry pie or a delightful fruit pizza out of raspberry season? Or maybe you want to enjoy the burst of flavors in your breakfast bowl even when fresh raspberries ... Continue Reading
50+ No Cook Meals for Summer
I have a list of 50+ no cook meals and 8 tips for cooking dinner without heating the house. Stay cool and eat well even when temperatures are hot! These no cook recipes are really simple and will be done in minutes. Also, try my One Week No Cook Meal Plan and Healthy No-Bake Cookies. It's hot outside and I don't want to heat the house, but how do we cook dinner? My friend Dena said last week that it's so ... Continue Reading
Homemade Almond Milk: A Dairy Alternative and Recipe
Easy homemade almond milk is one of the best dairy alternatives and it's healthier and less expensive than store-bought! Try other dairy-free kinds of milk like peanut milk and homemade coconut milk. It's official - almond milk is now the #1 preferred alternative to non-dairy milks. A title that soy milk used to have bragging rights to now goes to America's second favorite nut. What's a good thing ... Continue Reading
Turn Plain Cooked Oatmeal into Delicious Baked Oatmeal + 21 Recipes
Turn plain cooked oatmeal into delicious baked oatmeal with this simple conversion recipe, plus 21 BONUS recipes filled with delicious flavor combinations! Also, try out my chocolate leftover oatmeal cake and blueberry baked oatmeal. When the kids seem to tire of "regular" oatmeal, baked oatmeal comes to the rescue. I had been testing out a variation of carrot cake baked oatmeal, which the kids had ... Continue Reading
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
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
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Easy breakfast recipe for Amish-style baked oatmeal with blueberries, but you can use apples or bananas. Includes option for vegan, crockpot, and serving for one! Try my other oatmeal recipes like oatmeal peanut butter energy bites and chocolate leftover oatmeal cake. When it comes to breakfast, cheap and quick, and easy is the name of the game. Which usually means oatmeal of some sort. Often it’s ... Continue Reading