Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life

Holidays are a time to create traditions and I prefer that mine be centered around healthier options when it comes to food. Every year I enjoy throwing a Girls Only Christmas party! If you are looking for party plans, menu plans for Thanksgiving or just inspiration, take a minute to explore our Holidays!

Smoked Salmon BBQ Onigiri – A fun party food

Making smoked salmon bbq onigiri is a lot of fun! We started making Japanese foods when my older kids were young because it was so expensive to take a family of six out to eat. We’ve served sushi and onigiri at graduation parties, birthdays, even Christmas parties. I have friends who have requested I make …

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Easy No Sew Blanket Project for Kids

A blanket makes a perfect gift because it is useful to the recipient! This easy no sew blanket project is one that kids can do with very little help. Once the strips are cut it’s just a matter of tying knots! Many years ago we started exchanging hand made gifts at Christmas. Each of us …

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Christmas Plans for a Perfectly Wonderful Celebration all month long

During the Holiday season I have two goals when it comes to Christmas Plans: one, make memories with my kids, and two, don’t get stressed. Everything else is negotiable at Christmas. I do enjoy having a Girls Only Christmas Party, but if it becomes too stressful I plan a Girls Night at a Restaurant instead. …

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Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust – Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free

What could be better at the holiday table than pumpkin tarts with gingerbread cookie crust that is also low carb, sugar free and gluten free?? Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust Two of our favorites, gingerbread and pumpkin pie, come together in this low carb tart! So delicious you’ll never miss what isn’t there; the …

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Top Tips for a Green Christmas that won’t stress you out!

We all want a stress-less holiday with the ones we love So you may be wondering why you might want to have a Green Christmas. Maybe you think it’s impossible to have a relaxed Christmas with a goal of going green. Before you skim through this post, take a deep breath right now. Are you holding …

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How to handle dietary restrictions and preferences at the Holiday Meal

If you are like many moms, you have one or more people in your family with dietary restrictions. Some may need to follow a gluten-free diet out of necessity, some may be lactose intolerant, and others may be restricting sweets and need a sugar-free alternative. Besides your own family members, you may have guests attending …

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Plan a successful Low Carb Thanksgiving Menu

This week, according to my Thanksgiving plans, I’ve been narrowing down the choices for my Thanksgiving Menu. I’m finding so many good recipes that I want to make them all! To make sure we don’t make too much and create food waste, try using a Thanksgiving food planner that will help you to prepare the perfect …

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Labor Day Celebration – the unofficial end of summer

Pack your bags or fire up the grill For many Americans, the Labor Day Celebration represents the unofficial end of summer. In a nation that take less vacations and work longer hours than any other industrialized country, we NEED to celebrate! Whether you spend Labor Day shopping for great deals, taking that last vacation of summer …

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It’s New Year’s Eve so Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017

“So long, Farewell, Auf wiedersehen, Adieu; Adieu, Adieu to you and you and you, So long, Farewell, Au revoir, Auf wiedersehen…” line from the song “So Long” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. I’m happy to say goodbye to 2016. I mean, technically, I know it is just another day, but I love a …

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Christmas 2015

My Girls Night Christmas party was so much fun this year! Inside we had a warm fire in the fireplace, hot cocoa, Christmas music, lots of yummy foods, games to play and gifts to exchange. Outside, I decorated the patio, had a Christmas fire going, and we even played a few rounds of corn hole! …

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Christmas 2014

I love to throw a fun Girls Night In Christmas Party for my girlfriends each year.  Spending time with all my girlfriends is a way that I de-stress. Holidays are the perfect time to hang out with the girls. One thing that makes parties so much fun is having a photo booth area. I found …

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Top 10 Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Gifts

Ahhhhh Valentine’s Day… Yes, chocolate is the number one gift given on Valentine’s Day and I have absolutely no problem with chocolate, in fact I’m crazy about chocolate. However, if you want to score points for originality or your loved one is avoiding sugar or trying to lose weight, you might want some non-candy ideas. Here …

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Start Your Own Thanksgiving Traditions

Starting my own Thanksgiving Tradition has been so much fun Thanksgiving is one of my favorite childhood memories. The family, the food, the smells, the sound of laughter and the TV blaring Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and later ball games in the background, the board games we played with Grandpa and the talks I had with …

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Memorial Day Plans for Families

America’s most solemn occasion Memorial Day Plans might just consist of going to the beach or the local water park, as the day usually signifies the first day of summer break and that’s ok. Just remember that it is important for us to teach our children that our military heroes deserve respect. America’s most solemn occasion …

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Blondies recipe everyone will love

You can’t beat homemade blondies to show someone they are loved. These blondies are super yummy any time and they’re easy enough for kids to make with little to no supervision. My Blondie Recipe: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup coconut sugar ½ cup sugar in the raw, or you can use 1 full cup …

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