This ultimate guide to shopping at Trader Joe's is essential! Insider tips, hacks, and strategies to save time and money every visit! Be sure to read my other reviews on if the Costco membership is worth it and 15 ways to save at Sprouts. Shopping Trader Joe’s was in my regular routine for a long time, but when I learned how to be strategic with my grocery shopping, I stopped going as often because I was ... Continue Reading
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Paleo Cassava Flour Tortillas (gluten-free, grain-free)
Do you miss taco night due to food allergies? Get 'Taco Tuesday' back with these delicious cassava flour tortillas. They work for the autoimmune protocol (AIP), plus they're Paleo and use only 5 whole foods ingredients. Super easy gluten-free and grain-free tortillas! Also try my amazing almond flour tortillas! When my husband learned during the Whole30 that he reacts to gluten, there were two things he was ... 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
The Best Burger Recipe
This is the best burger recipe! It's super easy to make, frugal, and crazy delicious. Plus, expert tips on how to make your beef patties taste "THE BEST." Your family will ask for more! Try my crispy baked potato wedges and pan-roasted broccoli as side dishes. I’ve mentioned before that my husband isn’t a big fan of ground beef and because of this, I didn’t cook it for YEARS.But then we had kids.They’ve ... Continue Reading
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
This oven-baked Jamaican jerk chicken recipe takes you right to the Caribbean, with the perfect blend of sweetness, heat, spice, and flavor! Mix up a big batch of this yummy jerk marinade to feed a crowd or freeze for an easy meal later. Pairs well with Coconut Lime Rice and Pan-Seared Broccoli. Do you ever feel like you’re in a dinner rut? That everything you make is boring and you need a massive burst ... Continue Reading
DIY: Homemade Face Wash
This simple homemade face wash is natural, inexpensive, and made with only 2 ingredients! Made with goat milk soap, it is super nourishing for all skin types and contains no chemicals. Be sure to check out my detox face mask and homemade tinted moisturizer recipes. Goat milk soap has been part of my new, chemical-free skincare routine for several months now and I am SO thankful that those icky, commercial ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Cauliflower Rice
Can you freeze riced cauliflower? Yes, you can, and no need to blanch it first! Keep reading for all my tips, from chopping to storing to how to use frozen cauliflower rice. Cauliflower rice has been popular for quite some time, but it wasn’t until I learned how easy it was to make my own cauliflower rice that I fully embraced it. I mean, why in the world would I pay $2.50 for a small bag of cauliflower ... Continue Reading
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (and Onions and Mushrooms)
Easy Italian sausage and peppers with onions is a quick dinner in the oven, crockpot or skillet. Serve with oven roasted potatoes, marinara sauce or even as a sandwich in a pita or a French roll! As I'm developing recipes and meal plans, I am always on the lookout for delicious yet easy recipes to share with you guys. One day I stumbled across a recipe for sheet pan sausage and peppers and I thought, “Wow - ... Continue Reading
One Week Ground Beef Meal Plan
Use this one-week meal plan to get SEVEN ground beef dinner recipes using just 2 pounds of ground beef! Healthy and budget-friendly, you’ll add these family favorites to your master list of recipes - ground beef. Stretch your beef and make these delicious ground beef recipes this week! One thing that has saved my bacon time and time again when meal planning is having a “master recipe list.” Essentially, it’s ... Continue Reading
Honest Review of the Mockmill Grain Mill
Honest review of Mockmill 100 stone grain mill after using a Wondermill for years. I share the pros and cons of both - and how a grain mill saves you money! Use your freshly ground einkorn wheat berries to make my easy no-knead einkorn sourdough bread. Have you ever wondered what the big fuss was about grinding grains at home? For a long time, I thought using a grain mill was reserved only for the “super ... Continue Reading