Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: This slow cooker white chicken chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food but is incredibly healthy and a frugal meal option for large families. And, it’s gluten-free and on plan for Trim Healthy Mama as an E meal! Related: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili I didn’t grow up eating chili. In fact, I didn’t […]
A Completely Honest Perdue Farms Review: Is Their Meat Delivery Service Worth It?
Reading Time: 7 minutesInside: I recently tried out the Perdue Farms meat delivery service, and I was surprised at what they have to offer. Here’s my honest Perdue Farms review. While my family cannot afford to purchase 100 percent organic foods, we prioritize maintaining a healthy diet within our budget. When it comes to choosing which items to […]
Motherhood & Family10 Themed Easter Basket Ideas for College Students (That Will Totally Make Their Day!)
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: Easter baskets for college students are a wonderful way to show love and support during a busy and sometimes stressful time in their lives. Whether you’re the parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or special friend to a college student, these Easter basket ideas are one way you can bring the joy of the season right to […]
The Absolute Best Easter Basket Ideas for Teenagers (written by a mom of multiple teens!)
Reading Time: 7 minutesInside: Easter isn’t just for little kids hunting for eggs; it’s also a fantastic opportunity to surprise the teenagers in your life. These Easter basket ideas for teenagers will make the teens in your life feel appreciated and loved. Related: 10 Themed Easter Basket Ideas for College Students (That Will Totally Make Their Day!) You might […]
100+ Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls (Co-Written by Teen Girls & Their Mom!)
Reading Time: 8 minutesInside: Stocking stuffers for teen girls can be a challenge. Once they hit age 11 or 12, our daughters and granddaughters aren’t “little girls” anymore, but they still delight over fun stocking stuffers! As the mom of two teen girls and one tween girl, I’ve compiled a list of stocking stuffers teen girls will actually […]
35 Creative Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas
Reading Time: 10 minutesInside: If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer to take to a holiday party, then you’ll appreciate this post with 35 Christmas charcuterie board ideas! From simple to elaborate and creative, you’ll love this list with both sweet and savory holiday charcuterie boards. With holiday parties on the horizon, it’s time to plan the perfect […]
Super Easy Santa Cupcakes (with Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free Options!)
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: Kids will swoon over these easy Santa cupcakes! Santa’s sweet little eyes peer over his candy nose from behind his bushy, white beard. Totally edible from start to finish and easy enough for a beginner. No fancy decorating skills required. Are you gluten-free or sugar-free? No problem! This recipe includes tweak for those diets […]
Healthy Santa Charcuterie Board
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Spread the holiday cheer with this delightful Santa Claus Charcuterie Board! Crafted with vibrant red foods for Santa’s hat and mozzarella pearls for his jolly beard, this festive platter is not only visually appealing but also a delicious treat for your guests. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this creative charcuterie board will make your celebrations […]
Healthy, Low-Carb Pasta Alternatives That You’ll Actually Love (THM and Gluten-Free)
Reading Time: 9 minutesInside: Pasta can be one of the most difficult foods to give up for those wanting to adopt a low-carb, low-glycemic lifestyle. White pasta is a big no-no on the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan, which is my personal eating framework. However, I’ve learned that there are some amazing low-carb pasta alternatives that won’t spike […]
HomeClean Pee Out of a Mattress with this Easy, 3-Step Trick (That Actually Works)
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis 3-step process will remove urine stains from your mattress in no time! A few years ago, my husband and I got a brand new, luxury mattress right before Christmas. We were ecstatic. We had the mattress delivered straight to our door, and it was one of the best early Christmas gifts (to ourselves) ever. Not only […]
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
Reading Time: 3 minutesInside: Keep the MSG out of your kitchen with this super easy recipe for homemade taco seasoning mix! Welcome to this month’s edition of Homemade Homemaking. This month’s homemade recipe is an easy DIY taco seasoning. If you are following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe is an FP. Back when I was still […]
How I Stopped Blaming the Baby & Started Losing Weight
Reading Time: 11 minutesInside: I FINALLY stopped blaming my baby for my weight gain, and I started losing weight! Here’s how you can finally get rid of the baby weight too! My “baby” is 3 1/2 years old. For 3 1/2 years now, I’ve been telling myself that I just “hadn’t lost the baby weight.” Finally, toward the end […]
A Dairy-Free Trim Healthy Mama Meal Plan That’s Actually Easy to Follow
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Can you eat dairy-free while following the Trim Healthy Mama diet? While it can be a challenge, I hope the following this dairy-free Trim Healthy Mama meal plan will encourage you that it is possible! When I first heard about the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan back in 2013, I fell in love with the […]
An Unbelievably Easy Chicken Fajita Bake That’s On Your Plate in 30 Minutes Flat (Gluten-Free, THM E, FP, or S)
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: Love chicken fajitas? This chicken fajita bake will have them on your plate in 30 minutes flat! It’s a Trim Healthy Mama E meal (with FP and S options), and it’s gluten-free! I thought you might appreciate a quick and easy gluten-free chicken fajita recipe that will only take 30 minutes to cook–from start […]
Surprisingly Simple Ways to Build Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
Reading Time: 6 minutesInside: Check out these 5 super simple ways to help your child develop fine motor skills at home. When my son was born in 2017, his doctor diagnosed him with low muscle tone. At the time, I had no idea what that meant. Would he ever be able to walk? Would his low muscle tone […]
