Recipes
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Garlic Beef Rotini (Kid-Friendly + High Protein)
Y’all… this is one of those “what’s in the fridge?” meals that turned into a 10/10 family favorite. It’s fast, filling, and full of flavor. The best part? It’s healthy without trying too hard. We used chickpea pasta for extra protein and fiber, grass-fed beef, and added a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for creamy balance to the chili oil heat. Even the kids were asking for seconds! What You Need: How to Make It: Kid Tip: If you’re cooking for littles, pull out a portion before adding the chili oil. You can also cool their bowls down with extra yogurt or shredded cheese… works every time. Why I Love This Meal: We…
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How Our Family Saves Money on Groceries As a Family of 9
Feeding a family of nine while sticking to a budget is no small feat, especially when you’re committed to eating mostly organic and whole foods. Over the years, we’ve fine-tuned a system that works for us, balancing nutrition, simplicity, and savings. If you’re looking for tips to cut grocery costs without sacrificing quality, I’m sharing everything that helps us make it work. 1. Meal Planning Is a Game Changer The number one way we save money is by planning meals for the week. Knowing exactly what we’ll eat helps me avoid impulse buys and ensures we’re using everything we purchase. Here’s how I do it: If you’re overwhelmed by the…
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3 Functional Mocktails To Make This Week
Are you looking for a way to step up your drink game this summer without the booze? Drinks can be fun without alcohol and I’m on a mission to make lots of functional mocktails this summer. Gone are the days when drinking mocktails were boring. As the nonalcoholic landscape continues to evolve, people are moving toward “functional” mocktails, or nonalcoholic drinks that are designed to offer health benefits beyond mere refreshment. These drinks often contain adaptogens. Often used in Eastern medicine, adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall well-being. Fun drinks can be such a nice addition to any cookout, bbq,…
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Want to learn more about collagen? Keep Reading…
Collagen is EVERYWHERE in the health and wellness industry and for good reason. I decided to use the Green Compass collagen because of the plethora of health benefits it harnesses. It has 3x the amount of collagen than the competitors on the market. The power of clean, organic hemp helps to give the ultimate support for strong skin, hair and nails. The collagen peptide blend comes from a trifecta of sources that helps restore healthy collagen levels while botanicals and vitamins protect skin from oxidative stress, improve hydration and elasticity giving skin a natural glow that promotes healthy aging. This brand speaks to me on a deeper health level because it contains CBG. Nano-enhanced CBG has been called the ‘Mother…
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Homemade Healthy and Delicious 3 Ingredient Applesauce
Do you know how easy it is to make applesauce? My kids actually eat this right off of the stove it’s so good! I make my own when organic apples on sale. When things are in season not only is the nutritional value higher but it’s cheaper to buy them. This is when I add a few canned goods into my pantry! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own? You can make applesauce with any apples but I love to use Golden Delicious. I’ve read that using a mixture will result in a better mixture but by kids LOVE Golden Delicious. You can freeze your applesauce…
