Do automatic yogurt makers work? If your family eats a lot of yogurt each week, you may have asked that very question. My 4 kids can easily eat 2+ quarts of yogurt each week. For amount of money I spend on 2 quarts of yogurt, I can make 2 gallons of homemade yogurt. The savings can really add… Keep Reading »
Is your languishing in the back of the kitchen cabinet, gathering dust? Well dust it off! Here are some great slow cooker tips and techniques that will have you creating amazing meals for your family in no time. As a busy working mom of 4, I use my slow cooker at least twice a week. I simply… Keep Reading »
Made in heart-shaped silicone molds, this strawberry banana sorbet recipe makes a great dessert for Valentine’s Day. Your kids will never need to know it’s good for them! Each year on Valentine’s Day, our family has a special meal. Everything is either heart-shaped or pink. It is definitely something to look forward to during the dreariness of winter. This… Keep Reading »
This Stars and Stripes Forever Easy Yogurt Popsicle Recipe is absolutely yummy. Your kids will gobble them up without ever knowing it is good for them! They are a great patriotic treat to make for either Memorial Day or the 4th of July. I love to come up with special crafts and recipes for each holiday. The 4th… Keep Reading »
Love Tater Tots but don’t love all the additives and preservatives? This healthy homemade tater tots recipe is simple to make and much better for you than the commercial variety. I used to love it when my mom made Tater Tots when I was little. Truth be told, I still love them, even though I know they really… Keep Reading »
Even when you are committed to a healthy diet, sometimes you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth. When I was younger, I would have just grabbed a candy bar. Now that I endeavor to eat healthy, I make a healthy snack recipe like this one Peanut Chocolate Energy Balls. Reminiscent of those no bake cookies that you probably… Keep Reading »
I know firsthand how difficult organic eating on a budget can be. I am the mom of 4 growing kids with an ever-increasing grocery bill! Let’s face it, organic foods can be expensive. In most areas of the country organic foods can cost significantly more than their non-organic counterparts. My grocery bill rose by several hundreds of dollars… Keep Reading »
I make this soaked whole wheat tortillas recipe on a weekly basis. There’s nothing quite like homemade tortillas! So light and fluffy – my kids would gobble up a whole batch at one sitting if I let them. Have you ever made homemade tortillas? It’s not as hard as you think. This recipe is so ridiculously easy to make, you may… Keep Reading »
Do you buy almond milk at the store? Did you know it’s less expensive and quite simple to make your own? Keep reading to learn how to make easy homemade almond milk. In my recent quest to eliminate dairy from my diet (darn sinuses!) I have been taste-testing a lot of nut milks. By far my favorite is… Keep Reading »
While they may seem like a healthy snack option, the granola bars you buy at the grocery store are typically full of sugar, preservatives, and fillers. Did you know it is super easy to make your own? With just 5 ingredients, this peanut butter granola bars recipe is a snap to throw together. Since each recipe makes… Keep Reading »