You read that right, I quit using deodorant People ask me for a deodorant recommendation all the time. No one wants to quit using deodorant or antiperspirant, so why seek an alternative? Maybe the search for “safer products” is because the toxic ingredients contained in deodorants and antiperspirants happens to be one of the more …
Matcha Truffles Recipe – low carb & keto friendly
No matcha series would be complete without a matcha truffles recipe! You could start your day with a cup of matcha tea, or you could start your day with matcha truffles! If you’re wondering what all the fuss over this green tea powder is all about, how about having an energy boost minus the jittery …
I saved our kitten’s life by doing this…
When people ask me how many cats I have my answer is usually, “I’d rather not say.” Let’s just say I have a collection. We adopted a couple of kittens in June of 2016. Halfmoon ate well, played well, and grew fast, but Brokenstar failed to thrive. About a month after we brought her home …
Matcha Ice Cream Recipe
Oh my matcha! Don’t miss the giveaway I have going on during the Matcha Series. See the other posts here: Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi (with low carb option and “bowl” option for those who don’t care for Nori (seaweed sheets) Kiwi Cucumber Juice Matcha Donuts – one chocolate glazed and one half and half; both …
Two Low Carb Gluten-Free Matcha Donut Recipes
Continuing the matcha theme with these two low carb gluten-free matcha donut recipes! I wanted to capitalize on the health benefits of the matcha powder where my children were concerned; so I decide what better way to feed them matcha than with donuts!? They loved the Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi recipe and our Kiwi …
Matcha Kiwi Cucumber Spinach Juice
Juicing vegetables is a great way to get extra nutrients. I came up with this matcha kiwi cucumber spinach juice as another way to reap the benefits of matcha more frequently. Don’t miss the Matcha Giveaway in this series about Green Tea Powder! I’m so blessed to have children who enjoy helping in the kitchen! …
Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi with Low Carb Options
Sushi lovers rejoice over this delightful Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi! Even my kids were crazy about my Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi. I hope you are on the matcha train because this delicious green tea powder packs a lot of goodness in a tiny amount! Here are just a few of the benefits provided …
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Is “beauty sleep” for real? What you need to know.
We all want to look and feel our best which is why prioritizing beauty sleep should be part of the most fundamental skin care routine. At night your body does the vital work of cleaning up while we get restorative sleep. Without sleep, our looks will be affected. Probably the first thing you notice when …
Stop losing sleep over this big mistake with your pillow
Losing sleep because you have the wrong pillow? If you are losing sleep over a bad pillow choice don’t feel bad, many of us make the same mistake: choosing a pillow based on how it “feels” with our hands. Pillows impact the quality of our sleep and how healthily we rest and recharge. You might …
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Mom’s Kraut Burger Recipe – Comfort food from my childhood
Right out of the gate, I feel like I need to tell you these burgers do not contain sauerkraut. I never really knew why they called them Kraut Burgers instead of Cabbage Burgers but you have to admit Kraut Burger sounds better. Apparently, the recipe dates back to Germany at some point. I can honestly …
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Do you have an unnatural obsession with healthy eating?
Are you obsessed with healthy eating? It’s a trap that’s easy to fall into. I shared about the health challenges I faced during my years following the Raw Vegan movement. Those of us who are all or nothing tend to see our way of eating very seriously. Sometimes being part of an eating plan can …
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A Family That Gets Fit Together, Stays Together
This is a guest post about a subject near to my heart. Family fitness! From the time my children were little we have enjoyed exercising together. Many days were spent at the local Y trying to see who could hold their breath the longest underwater. We’ve shared the paths of many greenways during our time …
Stop praying for me when I need you to listen
Know when someone needs you to listen Life can be incredibly painful at times. Everyone experiences times of struggle; some seem to have more strife than others. When it all seems too much, most of us are just looking for someone who understands how to sit with us in our pain. We need a person …
Good Sleep Hygiene is the forgotten key to weight loss success
Weight loss success with good sleep hygiene It’s midafternoon, and you can barely keep your eyes open. You grab an energy drink or a cup of coffee. Later that night you toss and turn with a million thoughts running through your mind. One of which is to wonder why you can’t sleep. The next morning …
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Being Diagnosed with Mold Illness / Lyme Disease
Since we had ruled out most causes for low iron, mentioned previously in my post on anemia we turned our focus to Mold Illness / Lyme Disease. While I was waiting for test results, I did a Visual Contrast Screen (VCS). A VCS is a test you can perform from a computer by looking at …
Steak with Browned Garlic Butter and Cauliflower Mashies
Scrumptous Steaks on the Grill or Broiler Steak on the grill! Nothing beats a good grill out and fall is my favorite time to eat outdoors. When the heat of summer has passed but it’s still nice outside. If you don’t want to grill, this recipe can easily be made by searing the steaks in …
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Easy Entertaining with Charcuterie Boards
One of my favorite quick and easy ways to offer guests a bite to eat without having to bake or stand over the stove is to assemble a Charcuterie Board. They can be a lifesaver during the holidays if you need to offer food several days in a row. Just pick up a good supply …
Parents, put your sleepless nights in the past!
Giveaway to celebrate better sleep for kids! Another of many sleepless nights spent sharing your sleep oasis with a bed hog under three feet tall? Most parents have missed more than one night of sleep tangled in a web of kid arms and legs! See the giveaway details at the bottom of this post* It’s not …