Whether you’re a Whole30 pro or just starting out, this Whole 30 meal plan hits the spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Get a week’s worth of budget-friendly and kid-approved Whole 30 recipes! I’ve been talking a lot lately about the Whole30, which makes sense. When you’re on the Whole30 your life pretty much revolves around your meals… planning, prepping, cooking, cleaning up… this coming from a FOOD ... 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 We Afford to Buy Essential Oils
These 11 tips help us afford to buy essential oils, and we’re not buying the cheap kind. The best essential oils can’t be found in a local store! Get wholesale pricing online and be able to afford essential oils on a budget! Learn how to get rid of mold and mildew using essential oils and how to make bug repellent with essential oils. There’s something I need to get off my chest. It’s a confession of sorts, ... Continue Reading
Our Experience Doing the Whole30 with Kids
I am going to share with you how we did the Whole30 with kids. You will learn tips on how to succeed and recipes that are compliant with this lifestyle. Try my Whole30 recipes, eggroll in a bowl, and no-bake coconut blueberry pie. When my family did the Whole30 earlier this year, I jumped in with two feet. I: … and I also jumped in with two kids! So many people asked me so many questions about doing ... Continue Reading
How to Save Money with a Pantry Challenge
Great tips to help you create frugal recipes and a menu for a no spend pantry challenge. Learning how to eat from the pantry can really save a lot of money! A few years ago we embarked on the most unusual challenge: we tried to go one month without spending any money. Our no spending challenge covered our entire budget, but you can apply this concept to just your grocery budget – it’s called a ... Continue Reading
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
The best crispy baked chicken wings are quick & easy, much healthier than fried, and are AMAZING with my homemade buffalo sauce! “Thursday is wing night and Friday is pizza.” That’s what my husband told me pretty much right after we got married. I certainly didn’t argue! I was new to homemaking, didn’t know a thing about budgeting and I had never heard of the word “meal plan” before. For me, his ... 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
25+ Cheap and Healthy High Protein Foods
Here are 25+ Cheap and Healthy High Protein Foods that will help with muscle building and weight loss, plus they're all naturally low fat, budget-friendly with many vegan options! Also explore more healthy protein sources with our post 12 Natural Ways to Boost Protein in Smoothies! There’s no other way to say it: quality protein is expensive! It doesn’t matter if you buy from a farmer or from the ... Continue Reading
How to Find Rebates for Healthy Food in Ibotta
I don’t keep it a secret that I quit using coupons years ago because there weren’t many coupons for healthy foods back then (and because it took WAY too much time). I still don’t use coupons (unless Kroger sends them to me), but manufacturers have caught on that there are a lot of people are trying to save money AND eat healthier too. So instead of coupons, I use just one app that has consistently saved me TONS ... Continue Reading
7 Harmful Household Cleaners to Avoid
Earlier this year I hosted a chemical-free living challenge, showing you how to replace dangerous chemicals in your house with natural cleaning options that were just as effective. We worked through one area at a time, focusing on the rooms and spaces that would affect us the most: kitchen, bathroom, laundry and personal care. I knew the chemicals in commercial cleaners were dangerous, but I had NO IDEA just ... Continue Reading