Could Your Home Be Too Clean?
***Interested in joining my Spring Clean Challenge? You can learn all about ditching the toxic chemicals in your home and replacing them with natural cleaning solutions. Join here. When my mom was a child, she and her siblings were often sick. When my grandma took her children to the doctor yet...
“Add All the Veggies” – Vegetable Chowder
I created this soup recipe one afternoon as I was trying to clean out our fridge before we left on vacation. I had a lot of produce left that I didn’t want to throw away, so I threw it all in the same pot, and it turned out really well. I’ve made a couple tweaks since, and my whole...
My Simple, Go-To Clean Everything Solution
***Join my Spring Clean Challenge and learn how to create your own non-toxic natural cleaners. Join here.*** Want to know my best kept clean everything in my home secret? It costs next to nothing per use, is super effective at tackling tough jobs and germs, and safe enough I let my kids clean with...
Chicken Butternut Squash Quinoa Soup
My sister-in-law handed me a cup full of a version of this soup while I was on my way out her door to the airport while I was in AZ last week. It was delicious, and I couldn’t wait to recreate it at home. I made this warming soup in my Instant Pot, but it can easily be made on the stove top...
The BEST Post-Workout Muscle Rub Ever
Do you ever wish you had something to soothe your tired, sore post-workout muscles? Or tired muscles from sitting at a desk all day? I’m a huge fan of a warm bath with healing salts and essential oils, but sometimes I don’t want to get in the tub or simply don’t have the time....
My 4 Prep Ahead Tips to Fix Dinner in a Flash
If your house is like my house, dinner time is crazy time! Kids be acting wild and hangry and making dinner is the last thing I feel like doing after a busy day. One thing that helps me get a healthy dinner on the table is taking an extra few minutes on another day to save time when I need it...
7 Delicious Vegetarian Soup Recipes
I love soup. There is nothing quite like hot soup to warm you up on a cold day. I like how simple it is to make a big pot of soup and that I can throw in any leftover vegetables I need to use up. Here are 7 delicious vegetarian soup recipes that I love. Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Quinoa...
Quinoa Egg Muffins with Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese
I like to have nourishing breakfasts, but don’t always have time to spare on busy mornings. These little quinoa egg muffins freeze great and reheat quickly. I can grab two out of the freezer for myself or a whole batch for the family. You can also make all sorts of creative variations by...
My Wellness Journey: How It All Began (Part 5)
I’ve been hesitant to share this part of my story for a long time. It’s something that has been one of the biggest blessings in my life and to my family. So, here it goes. At the height of my research frenzy for the best diet and after the transition to non-toxic home cleaners, I started to...
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Quinoa Soup
I like meals that can use whatever leftovers happen to be in my fridge or pantry and come together quickly. For this soup, I used leftover quinoa and greens that needed to be used up. I added carrots to sweeten and balance the acidity of the tomatoes. It turned out great, so I thought I’d...
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