Healthy HomeReading Time: 3 minutes PrintAlmost-Fried Chicken Tenders Ingredients1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips/tenders*1/2 cup whole wheat (or GF) bread crumbs1/8-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 Tbsp. dried parsley1/2 clove chopped garlic1/4 tsp. sea salt1/8 tsp. dried thymepinch of black pepper1/8 cup olive oilInstructionsPlace oil in one medium bowl and mix all seasonings, cheese and bread crumbs in another […]
Archives for October 2011
Healthy FamilyStarting Solid Food with Babies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Image by pbboss Welcome to this week’s edition of First Years Friday! After spending several months covering breastfeeding, today marks the start to a 10-post series on starting solid foods! My Story When I became a mom in 2008, it seemed like everyone had an opinion about everything when it came to raising our daughter. “Let her […]
How to Heal Ear Infections Naturally: 5 Holistic Remedies
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s possible to heal ear infections naturally with safe, at-home treatments. Here are five holistic remedies to try for ear infections to help you avoid conventional antibiotics. As a new mother, I prided myself on the fact that my 2-year-old had never had a full-blown ear infection. A strong proponent of breastfeeding and having nursed her until she was […]
Probiotic Pumpkin Dip
Reading Time: 3 minutes This post contains a recipe for yummy holiday pumpkin dip–which is also full of probiotics to help fight the flu! Fighting the flu tastes delicious! Forget the flu shot! This year, fight back with food instead! Did you know PUMPKIN is a flu-fighting food?! Image by clshearin Pumpkin has always been one of my favorite foods. […]
Slow Cooker Lentil Rice Casserole
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m so excited to be able to share with you a review and recipe for one of my favorite ebooks–The Everything Beans Book! I didn’t really grow up eating beans, but when I discovered them sometime in my 20’s, they quickly became one of my favorite foods! They are cheap, filling and full of good protein. […]
Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms
Reading Time: 2 minutes This week’s recipe is for tonight’s dinner: Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms. This meal is easy, filling and you can make it with either chicken, shrimp or even sausage if you want. Without further ado, here’s today’s recipe. Scroll down for the week’s meal plan! Image by sh0dan ( PrintPasta with Spinach and Mushrooms Ingredients1 lb. […]
A Pumpkin Patch 1st Birthday Bash
Reading Time: 2 minutes Need a fun idea for a child’s birthday party? Have a pumpkin patch birthday bash! In lieu of a First Year Friday post this past week, our family was celebrating Baby Girl’s 1st Birthday! Here are some highlights from her birthday–and check back this Friday for an introduction to the 7-part “Starting Solids” series! For […]
Pumpkin Pie Spice {and a Pumpkin Recipe Round-Up}
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s easy to make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend! This post includes a simple recipe to mix up your own pumpkin pie spice for fall cooking. Homemade pumpkin pie spice is a cinch to make! If your grocery store doesn’t have it in stock yet (or runs out), or if you just plain […]
Lemon Greek Chicken
Reading Time: 2 minutes This week, I’m sharing a recipe for one of my favorite dinners. It’s healthy, delicious–and super easy! Without further ado, check out this recipe for Lemon Greek Chicken, and scroll down for this week’s meal plan! PrintLemon Greek Chicken Ingredients1/4 cup lemon juice2 Tbsp. olive oil4 garlic cloves, pressed2-3 tsp. dried oregano leaves3/4 tsp. sea […]
8 Alternatives to Orajel (Holistic Teething Remedies)
Reading Time: 3 minutes Don’t want to put orajel in your baby’s mouth? Here are 8 natural teething remedies to try instead! This post is as much for me as for anyone else. Baby Girl will turn 1 in less than 2 weeks, but she still only has 2 teeth! Little Girl really didn’t put up too much of […]
Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Plan It-Don’t Panic challenge is really helping me to stretch our resources and discover new recipes. I cooked a whole chicken for the first time last week–yes–the first time EVER! I used my crock pot, and I could not BELIEVE how incredibly easy (and economical) it was! I got 3 whole meals out of […]
Homemade Granola Bars
Reading Time: 2 minutes When I started feeding my family a more whole foods diet, one of the biggest challenges I had was providing my 3-year-old with filling and nutritious snacks–that she would actually eat! I was thrilled when I found the Healthy Snacks to Go ebook by Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship! This 48-page ebook contains more than […]
Crockpot Seafood Paella
Reading Time: 3 minutes I can’t believe we’re already in week 3 of Plan It, Don’t Panic! I’m having so much fun gathering new recipes, and I’ve even created a “To Try in October” board on Pinterest just for this challenge! I’m also working on being better at watching exactly where our food budget goes. For that reason, I […]
