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  • Easy Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers: It’s Summer Ya’ll

    Easy Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers: It’s Summer Ya’ll

    It’s that time of year: summertime is for grilling, roasting, pool parties, and sunny days. The great thing about Stuffed Peppers is that you can throw it in the oven and bake it anytime of year. However, it’s definitely one of our favorites to cook slow on the smoker. It’s…

  • Vitamins I Take Everyday Because They Make Me Feel Amazing

    Vitamins I Take Everyday Because They Make Me Feel Amazing

    The world is full of ideas of what vitamins and supplements are best. So many questions surround this topic: Are they ones you actually need? Will you actually feel better taking them? Will it have a positive impact on your health in the long-run, or is it just a sugary…

  • Healthy Muddy Buddy Recipe: An Indulgent Treat Full of Blueberries

    Healthy Muddy Buddy Recipe: An Indulgent Treat Full of Blueberries

    Trying to eat healthy can be a challenge! It’s one thing to learn what is healthy and good for you; it’s another to find healthy foods you enjoy and start eating those on a daily basis. Even when you’re completely dialed in to your meal plan, there are those times…

  • Homemade Protein PB Cups: A Special Treat Without All the Junk

    Homemade Protein PB Cups: A Special Treat Without All the Junk

    For those of you who know me well, you know my favorite candy is Reese’s. I love peanut butter and chocolate as well as mint chocolate. You’ve probably figured that out from all the chocolate peanut butter snack recipes we’ve posted on the site. If you’re a chocolate peanut butter…

  • Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe: One of My All-time Favorites

    Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe: One of My All-time Favorites

    Do you know those meals that you keep coming back to year after year? You know… the ones that make you excited about dinner and you enjoy every single time? This Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe is one of those foods. My husband started making it for us years ago. The…

  • What is the Best Natural Detergent and Softener for Laundry?

    What is the Best Natural Detergent and Softener for Laundry?

    Sometimes simply knowing that something is full of toxic chemicals isn’t good enough. Years ago, I heard how the comforting smells in laundry detergent and fabric softener are composed of toxins that are bad for us. Even as a child, certain friends had a “family smell” that consisted largely of…

  • A Balanced Life You Love: Treats Without Added Sugar

    A Balanced Life You Love: Treats Without Added Sugar

    The key to a healthy lifestyle is creating a plan that is sustainable. Otherwise, it’s just a crash diet. Extreme changes can get you quick results, but usually they aren’t something you can stick with and the results don’t stick around either. That’s why so many people see the scale…

  • Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe: Simple but Delicious

    Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe: Simple but Delicious

    I love making a big batch of something yummy with protein that we can snack on all week long. It makes variety and healthy eating so simple! Some of my favorites are: this Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe, Ranch Chicken Salad, and Buffalo Chicken Dip. The great thing about…

  • 5 Simple Swaps: A Natural Substitute for Soap

    5 Simple Swaps: A Natural Substitute for Soap

    The more we pursue a healthy, natural life, the more obvious it is how much of our environment is full of chemicals and toxins. Eating healthy, exercise, and drinking water are all pillars of great health, but what about the toxins in the soaps we use, makeup, plastic cookware, and…