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  • 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…

  • What is the best natural deodorant?

    What is the best natural deodorant?

    Why swap to natural deodorant and what is the best natural deodorant to use? Most antiperspirants contain aluminum and other toxins that are not good for our bodies. The way “antiperspirants” work, keeping our sweat glands from releasing sweat the way they were meant to, keeps our bodies from functioning…

  • Warm Mexican Corn Dip: A Cheesy Dip With Amazing Flavors

    Warm Mexican Corn Dip: A Cheesy Dip With Amazing Flavors

    Recently, we had an Aldi Supermarket open in the town near our home. Of course, I excitedly googled ALL the top items to try and awaited the grand opening day. It was way too crowded for me. However, some of the top items on my list to try were the…

  • You Must Try Out This Easy Cashew Dip Recipe

    You Must Try Out This Easy Cashew Dip Recipe

    When I first started eating healthier, I had that moment when I realized that SO many foods in the grocery store were full of bad ingredients. Was there anything I could just pick up at the store? Why are so many grocery items full of refined flours and sugars and…

  • Easy Vitamix Tomato Soup: Perfect for a Cold Night

    Easy Vitamix Tomato Soup: Perfect for a Cold Night

    When it’s cold outside, sometimes it’s simply a “perfect” day for soup. I used to love feeding my family tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches. It was a cozy meal everyone enjoyed. However, now that I’m more aware of unwanted ingredients, like sugar and wheat flour, I like to avoid…

  • Mexican Guacamole Recipe: It’s An Easy Superfood for Taco Tuesday

    Mexican Guacamole Recipe: It’s An Easy Superfood for Taco Tuesday

    Whether you’re getting ready for a Game Day crowd or it’s Taco Tuesday, this Mexican Guacamole Recipe is so fresh and quick to throw together! It adds a little flare to any Mexican meal, whether you’re enjoying tacos, burritos, or another favorite dish. It’s also the perfect dip for scooping…

  • The Biggest Obstacles to Achieving Your Goals and How to Overcome Them

    The Biggest Obstacles to Achieving Your Goals and How to Overcome Them

    It’s easy to focus on workouts, drinking water, and eating food that helps to fuel your body. These are the basic building blocks for being healthy and even losing weight. What’s not so obvious is that other things can undermine your health goals. The biggest obstacles to achieving your goals…