Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for a quick and easy appetizer to take to your next friend or family gathering, then I have the perfect recipe for you: this beautiful Smoked Sausage Appetizer Platter! The best part about it was that I was able to incorporate ingredients that I already had in my kitchen, so it was […]
5 Ingredients to Boost Your Smoothie
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmoothies are great way to get vitamins and other nutrients. Here are 5 ingredients that you can use to boost your smoothie and its nutritional value. Boost Your Smoothie I’ve been a long-time fan of smoothies. They are easy to whip up in a blender, and, if made correctly, they can pack a huge nutritional […]
Home3 Ways to Save Money at Local Grocery Stores
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile most families shop at more than one grocery store, it’s convenient to know how to save money at the one closest to your house. These 3 ways to save money at local grocery stores will help you make the most of your time and money! While I most definitely shop at a variety of […]
Alternatives to Zaycon Fresh Foods: 6 Places to Buy Affordable, Quality Meats
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Zaycon Fresh closed their doors on June 25, 2018–but that doesn’t mean there aren’t alternatives to Zayon Fresh–and to buying affordable, quality meats! This post will give 6 alternatives to Zaycon Fresh! I was incredibly sad and frustrated when Zaycon Fresh went out of business, especially because they went out of business so […]
Motherhood & Family5 Tips for A Great Start to Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you are planning on breastfeeding, you want to prepare yourself for a great start and not just wing it. I spent the six years between 2008 and 2014 either breastfeeding or pregnant. After a respite of a couple years, I breasted my son for 22 months. From the outside looking in, it might appear […]
Children Change Families: 3 Ways Children Can Be Catalysts for Healthy Change
Reading Time: 2 minutesBefore I became a mom in 2008, I didn’t really think about the foods I ate or my personal care or home products. But that all changed when I became pregnant with my first little girl a decade ago. Suddenly, I realized that every single thing that I consumed or used was also affecting her. […]
4 Easy Ways To Give With Your Kids
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is our desire to teach our kids to give back to their communities, so here are 4 easy ways that you can involve your kids in giving back. Teaching our kids to give to others is one of our family’s core values. I think that parents can sometimes make partaking in charitable activities harder than it has […]
Help Baby Learn to Walk: 7 Ways to Get Your Infant Moving
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Want to help baby learn to walk? Every child will take his or her first steps at their own pace, but there are things that you can do to help them along in this important milestone! It’s hard to believe it, but my son–our fourth child–is already a toddler! The transition from infancy to […]
Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for easy and healthy snacks for toddlers, then you’ll love these ideas! Right before my eyes, my baby has turned into a toddler! Although he started eating some solid foods right around 6 months, we really upped the ante by increasing his solid food intake after he turned a year last month. […]
Potato Peel Pie Recipe
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: After reading the popular novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, I knew I would want to create my own version of the potato peel pie. While it’s not the exact same potato pie that is depicted in the novel, I’m excited to share that my version turned out to be a […]
Easy Barbecue Meatball Recipe: A Simple Appetizer Your Guests Will LOVE
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’re going to be able to whip up this easy barbecue meatball recipe in no time. Whether it’s for a party, an easy weeknight dinner for your family, or to celebrate National Meatball Day, you’ll want to add these meatballs to your recipe rotation! I don’t know about you, but my kids love meatballs. I recently […]
Protein-Packed, Dairy Free Bulletproof Coffee {THM S or FP}
Reading Time: 3 minutesInside: Drinking my dairy-free bulletproof coffee the first thing each morning is a great way to boost your metabolism and protein right from the start of the day! This recipe for protein-packed, dairy-free bulletproof coffee is fast, easy, and packs a nutritional punch. And it’s perfectly compliant for the Trim Healthy Mama plan! Bulletproof coffee […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Mass Shootings
Reading Time: 9 minutesIn today’s world, we can’t ask ourselves if we will talk to our kids about mass shootings. We must ask ourselves when–and how. In today’s post, I’m tackling an issue that I sincerely wish I didn’t have to–how to talk to your kids about mass shootings. I’ll never forget learning about the Columbine High School massacre–the […]
HealthA Natural Alternative to Pads and Tampons
Reading Time: 5 minutesLooking for a natural alternative to pads and tampons – that look and work just like their conventional counterparts? I’m excited to tell you about the natural (but disposable) pads and tampons I’ve been using for several years now. Enter: LOLA. When I first began my natural living journey, natural alternatives to pads and tampons […]
10 Ways to Prep Your Home for the New Year
Reading Time: 3 minutesInside: My home feels oddly empty after taking the tree down and putting all the decorations away, but these tiny changes help freshen up our home for the new year. While I always feel a tinge of sadness when the holiday season ends, January brings me a burst of energy and excitement when I think […]
