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Do you love the convenience of boxed mixes but hate all the added ingredients that are not good for you? Read on because these homemade mixes are just what your real food kitchen needs! One of the reasons box mixes are so popular is that we’re all busy and want our meals fast! I get …
22+ Homemade Mixes {Convenience Doesn’t Have to Sacrifice Health}Read More
I don’t know about you, but I get so tired of the same old, same old lunch ideas. You too? Read on … When it comes to lunches, we try to use leftovers as often as we can. But sometimes there are no leftovers and sometimes I just can’t muster up another nut butter and …
30+ Real Food Lunch Ideas {no more same old, same old!}Read More
Are you taking advantage of the strawberry season? It’s a short one, so don’t miss it! In this post, I share about our family’s adventure strawberry picking this year plus strawberry recipe ideas to use up all your baskets of strawberries! When we made the switch to a more natural, real food lifestyle, I quickly …
When it comes to switching to a real food lifestyle, you’ll find that one of the hardest things to source is condiments. Most of what you’ll find in the grocery aisle is filled with high fructose corn syrup, natural flavorings, MSG, and more. We’ll talk more about the ingredients we choose when we choose “convenience” …
By contributing writer Lisa: I’m sure everyone can agree that there are times that call for fast food. At least, in the sense that you need food in a hurry with little inconvenience. If you are at home, meals like this can be really simple. A frozen pizza, breakfast for dinner, or an easy dinner …
Healthy Fast Food Meal Ideas from the Grocery StoreRead More
Are you looking for breakfast ideas that don’t come from a box? Try one of these hearty and delicious real food breakfast ideas! Breakfast is the first meal of the day, and as we all know, it is arguably the most important meal of the day. However, if your family is like mine, we struggle …
Homemaking can be overwhelming, but because I believe that homemaking matters I want to do it well. Really well! The truth is: Homemaking is a skill. It requires intentionality and grace. Homemaking matters not for the mere sake of keeping a tidy home, but homemaking matters because when the storms are swirling around you, your …
The days are getting longer and my desire to spend a lot of time in the kitchen is beginning to dwindle. Wait, my desire to spend a lot of time in the kitchen always dwindles. I love to cook, but I don’t love to cook all day. I’m always experimenting in the kitchen, which is …
Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream SauceRead More
Every once in a while, I just don’t feel like cooking. One of my favorite easy meals is frozen pizzas. They are quick, filling, and oh so easy! Just throw some raw veggies or salad on the side and call it a fabulous meal! However, I don’t love the list of ingredients found in the …
Breakfast is an important part of our family’s day. I have two little boys who can eat as much as grown adults. Keeping my boys fed is a challenge for me, and because my family requires a lot of food throughout the day, I’m always on the lookout for super filling, nutrition-packed breakfast ideas. One …
Don’t you just love hearing, “Mom, Make that again!” I know I do. Now that winter is fully upon us, it’s time to start making cozy, comfort foods. Growing up I loved my Mama’s meatballs and gravy with creamy mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Mmmmm mmmmm. So good. But not so good when I later …
“Mom, Make that again!” Cozy, Healthy Comfort Foods They’ll LoveRead More
I grew up eating chicken pot pies from the freezer section at the grocery store. They were an easy week night meal for my mom to pop in the oven, and we loved them! Plus they were cheap! Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food in my opinion. I loved the crust and warm …
