Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
We are all familiar with basic foods that help our immune system and help us fight disease, but did you know that you might not be using those foods correctly to release their maximum potential? Here are my Top 5 Easy Tricks to maximize the healing benefits of what you're probably already using:Garlic:Â Smash your raw... Continue Reading →
I'm hungry right now. I came to work at 7am and ended up sitting at a race track for 8.5 hours instead of providing EMS for the county due to last minute staff changes. Since I'm scheduled to be covering the county now until 6pm, I am sitting here blogging when I should really be... Continue Reading →
I'm a big fan of yogurt, as anyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows. Because of that, I am always excited to do a review of any yogurt products. 🙂 I was sent a coupon and prize package from MyBlogSpark and Yoplait that gave me the opportunity to try one of... Continue Reading →
I'm a big fan of fruit crisps since they're so easy and delicious. Here is my healthy rendition of a fruit crisp. Enjoy!Apple Cranberry Walnut Fruit Crisp RecipeApple Cranberry Walnut Fruit CrispPrep: 30 MinutesBake: 30 minutesYield: 6 servingsIngredients:5 cups sliced apples (unpeeled for extra fiber)1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries1 cup regular rolled oats1 cup packed light... Continue Reading →
We as moms know that it's probably better for our babies to eat homemade baby food rather than prepared or processed baby food. Unfortunately, many parents are skeptical of their ability to prepare baby food —how to do it, if they’ll have enough time, and if it’s really worth the effort. It’s all become a... Continue Reading →
I’m not a person who often buys prepackaged or boxed food (cereal doesn’t count). Part of it is because I didn’t grow up eating it (with a family of 10 people, you learned how to cook!), part of it is because of the expense, and part of it (the biggest part) is because boxed food... Continue Reading →
Being a working mom doesn't leave me with much time to spend in my kitchen. On top of that, being pregnant doesn't leave me much energy for being in the kitchen! When I got online today and saw my "pregnancy ticker" was down to 111 days before Baby Monkey is due, though, the thought entered... Continue Reading →
Rarely do I receive a product only to have it exceed my expectations. This isn't because I think the products I'm going to review are bad; on the contrary, it's because I only agree to review products that I think will be awesome! When I received a Crimson Gold Circles ECO lunchbag and napkins from ECOLunchbox,... Continue Reading →
Spokane, WA (November 3, 2009) – Zak Designs is well known for making mealtime fun. But now it’s also helping to make meals healthier. Zak Designs has partnered with America’s Pediatrician, Dr. William Sears, to create a line of mealÂtime products for children designed to "help promote healthy eating." All of the products are BPA-,... Continue Reading →
Making your own baby food is an inexpensive way to provide maximum nutrition for your child. Most people don't realize how easy it is to do, too! I first got into making our own baby food after reading the Super Baby Food book and after comparing it to the cost, ingredients, waste, and unappealing nature... Continue Reading →
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