This healthy and easy corn dog muffin recipe is so versatile that it can be made vegan, gluten free and without buttermilk, or you can make them with cheese! It's much tastier and healthier than boxed cornbread mix like Jiffy. A perfect idea for school lunches. In order to help make my life as mom, head chef and home manager a bit easier, I’ve been more intentional lately to cook things SPECIFICALLY for the ... Continue Reading
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White Bean Blondies
This recipe for delicious white bean blondies is so easy to make, and my kids love it! Baking with beans instead of flour adds protein to this healthy, naturally sweetened dessert, just like black bean brownies and maple pecan blondies! Remember when I shared that my kids ate a whole pan of black bean brownies in two days? Um… well… they ate a pan of these white bean blondies in one. I don’t know if ... Continue Reading
Losing Weight with Real Food
Losing weight with real food isn’t complicated. These 4 reasons explain why whole foods support healthy weight loss over the typical “diet” food on the market. Learn more about how to start eating real food with my 30-Minute Dinners meal plans! Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year? I’ve made that one before, back before I quit making resolutions altogether. I used to make ... 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
Homemade Gingerbread Latte
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
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
