Blog
Best Kids Gifts Sparking Creativity
Best Kids Gifts Sparking Creativity Day 4 Today we will focus on creative Gifts. Children are so open to new ideas and think outside the box. While they are young its an excellent time to expose them to many different concepts, ideas, and skills. My daughter...
Best Kids Gifts
Best Christmas Gifts for Kids Day 3 Today I have some fun kid favorites. Today is about unique, fun ideas that will are good for all ages, even adults will enjoy these gifts. If today is your first day joining me go back and read the previous days top 5...
Best Toddler Gifts(top educational)
Best Toddler Christmas Gifts The next five gifts we will focus on educational activities. I know gifts should be fun and we will certainly have days ahead that will include some fun toys and soft plush huggable friends, but it's never too early to give...
Best Toddler Christmas Gifts
Best Toddler Christmas Gifts Christmas is a time of fun, celebrations, family but also a time of stress. If you're like me purchasing gifts for everyone on your list can create stress. I put a lot of thought into gift giving. Wanting each gift to be perfect...
Simple Tips To Staying Healthy Durning the Holidays
Simple Tips To Staying Healthy Durning The Holidays The Holiday season is upon us. I can hardly believe 2016 is coming to a close very soon and Christmas is around the corner. From November on we run on adrenaline. We spend endless hours decorating, cooking,...
Pancetta & Cranberry Stuffing
This Pancetta & Cranberry Stuffing recipe is classic holiday recipe with a twist. I'd love to hear how you like it. Ingredients 8 Tbsp Ghee or butter 1/2 pound pancetta diced 1/2 cup dried or fresh cranberries(unsweetened) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 cup chicken...
Apple Crumble Gluten-Free +Paleo+Autoimmune
Apple Crumble Apple Pie is a signature dessert for the holidays. This Apple Crumble will not disappoint under the gluten-free, paleo and autoimmune lifestyle. You won't miss the fat or the gluten. Ingredients 2 pounds granny smith apples(peeled, cored...
Perfect Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Perfect Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Roasted Vegetables are one of my favorite sides no matter what time of year. The roasting draws the flavors out and transforms ordinary, boring vegetables into family favorites. This perfect roasted Brussel...
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon in Brown Butter
Green Bean Casserole is the traditional holiday side dish. And, as yummy as it is if you are on a paleo, autoimmune lifestyle looking for a gluten-free alternative this Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon in Brown Butter is sure to become your new family favorite....
Easy Apple Brine (Transform your Turkey)
If you haven't tried a brined turkey before your in for a real treat. The thought of bringing a turkey used to make me nervous. It can be overwhelming enough trying to roast a perfectly moist turkey for your family gathering but add an extra special step and it...
Herb and Apple Brine Turkey
Herb and Apple Brine Turkey Ingredients 12-14 pound turkey (preferably organic) 8 Tbsp Ghee, Grass-Fed Butter or Olive Oil sea salt to taste 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 Fresh Sprigs Thyme (leaves removed) 2 Fresh Sprigs Sage (leaves removed) 2 Fresh Sprigs...
Lice Prevention & Treatment
Every year between six- twelve million children contract lice, this is a staggering number. The removal of head lice is a long, painful one for not only the child but the parent who is removing the lice. The symptoms are obvious, itching scalp, neck and ear area....
Turkey Meatball Soup
Turkey Meatball Soup 10z White Beans soaked overnight 2 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 onion chopped 2 carrots thinly chopped 3 celery sticks thinly chopped 5 garlic minced 1 tsp oregano 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup water 1 jar 15 oz tomato puree 2 large zucchini...
Organic Vs Conventional
Organic vs. Conventional is there a difference? When Whole Foods moved into our community, I would sit around with friends laughing at who would be crazy enough to shop there. A store we dubbed "whole paycheck." We called it silly and overpriced. I don't remember...
All your questions about Kombucha and the many Health Benefits
Those that drink kombucha claim it has many health benefits. If you haven't tried Kombucha, you might find its an acquired taste. The first time I tried it, I couldn't get more than one drink down. At that point, I started out with an intense green tea...
Homemade Chicken Soup
Fall is upon us, and colder weather is almost here, we just experienced our first rain of the season. Nothing says fall and rainy days as a warm bowl of chicken soup. Homemade chicken soup is full of healthy benefits, especially if you roast a whole chicken and use...
Spicy Asian Stir-fry
Spicy Asian Stir-Fry,One of the meals I have missed going grain, gluten-free. Most stir-frys are made with gluten, MSG's, and other preservatives. These delicious meals are usually served on a bed of rice(which I love)! This recipe you can enjoy with only whole,...
Teriyaki Sauce
I love teriyaki sauce, I've been attempting to make a gluten-free choice with all the flavor but without the additives. Try this simple, easy recipe and let me know how you like it. Teriyaki Sauce 1/3 cup coconut amino 2 TBSP water 1 TBSP honey 3-4 cloves garlic...
Chimichurri sauce
My husband and I were on a date recently and enjoyed an appetizer of what the menu called steak bites with chimichurri sauce. This sauce was so delicious I've been trying to duplicate it ever since. This recipe is my version. We've enjoyed it on steak and chicken....
Best Water Filters For The Home
Clean, fresh, healthy water. One of the necessities in life. However, these days our water is filled with so many contaminates that tap water is no longer healthy for us. Choosing how to filter our drinking water can be overwhelming. My family recently moved....