I have been struggling with eating healthy lunches. I am always forgetting to put something together the night before and end up grabbing a packet of instant oatmeal or a tupperware of mystery leftovers. Sometimes I will make a peanut butter sandwich but those get boring after a while. I have this bad habit of … Read more Yummy Salad-In-A-Jar Recipes
Ever thought of growing your own food but didn’t think it was possible? It’s more that possible! It might even be the way of the future. If the Dervaes family can do it while living in Los Angeles, I think you can to. The Dervaes family live on 1/10th of an acre 15 minutes from … Read more Learn How This Family Grows 6,000 Lbs Of Food on Just 1/10th Acre
This quick and easy fruity ‘dessert’ is the perfect treat or delicious lunchtime snack. Let’s spice up the kids’ school lunches! Anything is better than cafeteria food and these fruit roll ups are infinitely better. They are made from two ingredients and no sugar. You will need honey and fruit and that’s all! I am … Read more Homemade Fruit Roll Ups Recipe
Not everyone can have a vegetable garden. Space, weather, lack of yard, etc. Lame! Everyone should have the chance to try their hand at growing something. I’m a miserable failure at it but at least I’ve got to try once or twice. Worry not my friends! Here are some vegetables you can grow inside and … Read more Veggies You Can Re-Grow Over And Over Again
I shudder to even admit this, putting the words on a page is even more damning, but I had red velvet cake for breakfast. It is not nutritious or on any healthy diet plan that I know of. If only! I’m still looking for the cookie-cake-no workout diet. David Kirsch has a 28 day nutritional … Read more 28 Day Nutrition Challenge
Monthly income – (the cost of lunch x 7 days a week)(4 weeks)) = not a good way to spend your hard earned paycheck. (Aren’t my math skills the best?! I’m pretty proud of my algebraic equation too.) Lunches can be tough for the worker bee and I agree with Keeley McGuire that it’s all … Read more Lunch Made Easy: Healthy Work Lunches For Mom (Or Dad)
I’m not sure I could eat any of these! Fruit is delicious but these creations are works of art. I can see some huge fails in my future if I were to attempt any of them. The watermelon dragon took some serious skill and banana Poseidon just blows my mind! I’m green with envy that … Read more Fruit Turned Animal Art: 30 Creative Creations
I have a big ol’ Costco container of olive oil and it goes in almost everything I make. I just love to cook with it, even though I’m not Italian. It is healthier than a lot of the other alternatives out there. Another great thing about olive oil is how many other uses it has. … Read more 21 Fantastic Reasons Olive Oil Should Be In Every Home
Ack-Decepticons! These cereals have been passing themselves off as healthy for far too long. Sugar is ok in moderation, but we probably shouldn’t go crazy with it at breakfast. I can’t afford to have an energy crash before 10:30 am. Sugar is hiding everywhere so be sure to check out the labels the next time … Read more 12 Supposedly Healthy Cereals With More Sugar Than A Doughnut
This is so cheesy! Haha. Cheesy as in mozzarella. (Get it?) Delicious delicious mozzarella. Bless you Simple Bites for sharing this heavenly recipe! I can’t wait to try this. My tummy is grumbly just thinkin about making this. Learn how to make it here… SimpleBites – How To Make 30 Minute Mozzarella Image Credit: simplebites.net
This is great for hot summer days and picnics! It keeps hands and faces from getting sticky and not a bite gets wasted. That sounds like a win to me. I don’t think I would choose this for the family watermelon eating contest, but for everything else it is awesome! So delicious. Let’s learn how … Read more Watermelon Sticks (Kid Approved)
Smoothies are a nice treat on a hot summer day. (And there have been quite a few of those already.) They are a delicious and healthy fruity snack or dessert. Plus you can make them in seconds! I am in love with this pineapple smoothie from Best Yummy Recipes! It really is so good and … Read more Homemade Pineapple Frozen Yogurt Smoothie