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Healthy Peppermint Patties

by on Dec 19, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

Mint chocolate is my thing…Andes Mints have my favorite chocolate for as long as I can remember. Minty freshness with a hint of sweetness just makes my day. Any other chocolate simply have no appeal to me. With the holiday season came the thought of trying to make a healthy adaption of peppermint patties for [...]

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Pear & Bleu Cheese Salad

by on Dec 01, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

We made this pear salad for our Thanksgiving feast and it has become our new absolute favorite salad! It is so flavorful and delicious, balancing sweet and savory. I seriously could eat this whole salad at once! Just had to pass on the recipe for your own enjoyment. You can make it lovely and festive [...]

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My Winter Monthly Menu Plan 2011-2012

by on Oct 12, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

Photo Credit I have been a fan of monthly menu planning for the past couple of years because of the simplicity it provides for my life. It enables me to decrease my grocery shopping excursions to twice a month and have more free time to focus on my family and home. How do we do it? [...]

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Yummy Pumpkin Bread/Muffins

by on Oct 07, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

I love fall and the smells, colors, and sounds that it brings! I have been getting excited about apples, pumpkins, harvest festivals, and simply enjoying a hot cup of homemade cocoa as the cold weather sets in. Today we made some yummy healthy pumpkin muffins with good wholesome ingredients and it turned out heavenly! They [...]

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Simple Snacks for Busy Mamas

by on Aug 05, 2011 in bellies & babies, recipes & kitchen tips

Post by Contributing Writer, Michele of Frugal Granola Although it’s nice to have healthy snacks available for everyone in the family, there are certain seasons of motherhood where they’re pretty essential. During early pregnancy, small protein-dense snacks can help with morning sickness. Later on in pregnancy, snacks can fuel you through the day, when you [...]

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5 Simple Steps to Freeze Summer Berries

by on Jul 25, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

What a blessing to be finishing up stocking my freezer with good produce for the upcoming year! It is so important to our family. We love having an assortment of frozen berries for smoothies, berry sauce, berry desserts, and more. We find local sources of fresh berries when in season that have not been sprayed [...]

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Adapting Your Favorite Recipes to Increase Nutrition

by on Jun 29, 2011 in health & nutrition, recipes & kitchen tips

So you are on a quest for eating more nutritionally as a family and yet the task appears rather daunting. Do I have to develop a whole new menu plan with healthy recipes? Who wants to throw out all your family favorite recipes that have been passed down? Or those favorite comfort foods that make [...]

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(Effortless) Freezer Cooking

by on Jun 27, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. I love having frozen food to pull out in a pinch! But how and when to get it in the freezer, in the first place? With a little planning ahead, it’s easy to make a little extra here and there, and stick the extra in the freezer. [...]

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12 Efficiency Tips in the Kitchen

by on Jun 23, 2011 in making a home, recipes & kitchen tips

Since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen between preparing meals and cleanup, I am always looking for further ways of increasing my productivity in this environment. Here are some of my favorite recommendations: 1. Multiply your meals – cook for a small army. I always like to double if not triple my [...]

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Easy Summer Meals: Fish Tacos

by on Jun 21, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips

We are huge fans of fish tacos at our house – it is one of my hubby’s favorite dishes and a wonderful summer meal. Plus it is super easy and healthy at the same time. A fun way to add some good nutritional fish to your diet, especially if you are like us and don’t [...]

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