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Real Food Diary Snapshot: What I Ate Yesterday

2013-05-21T04:00:00.000-05:00

Do you ever wonder what other real foodies eat? I do. And in case you do, too, once a week I'm going to share what I ate the day before. It's a food diary of sorts, although I don't actually record what I eat each day. I certainly don't count calories or fat grams. Mostly, I simply follow my cravings, because I believe that my body knows what it needs. My Real Food Diary Snapshot is

Mango-Apricot Kombucha

2013-05-20T05:50:00.000-05:00

Kombucha is a wonderful beverage that helps your liver to cleanse, your gut to heal and your energy level to rise, among other important things. We drink kombucha daily for its health benefits. I brew my own kombucha at home to save on the expense of store-bought kombucha and to always have kombucha on hand when my family desires it. You can find out how I do that here. While my

Inside Out

2013-05-19T16:17:00.003-05:00

5-Piece French Press Set Giveaway!

2013-05-14T06:02:00.002-05:00

Enter to WIN! This giveaway, sponsored by Our Small Hours, gives you a choice of prizes. When I asked you guys on Facebook which french-press set you'd rather win, you picked this adorable BergHOFF 5-Piece Coffee Press Set. Since not all of my readers are coffee-drinkers, I decided to add a second option. The Joyce Chen 90-3706, 5-Piece Flared Teapot Set, Antique Gold comes

Choose Your Bites Wisely

2013-05-13T05:30:00.000-05:00

Follow Your Dreams!

2013-05-08T06:09:00.001-05:00

Food For Thought

2013-04-30T05:50:00.003-05:00

Himalayan Pink Salt Giveaway!

2013-04-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

Did you know that salt is NOT bad for your health? In fact, the opposite is true! Salt is vital to optimal health. Of course, I'm not talking about the refined, white crystals that fill most salt shakers in our homes and restaurants. That stuff is bad news! Your doctor was right to tell you to cut table salt from your diet. It will raise your blood pressure and cause inflammation-

Children and Forced Affection

2013-04-19T05:00:00.000-05:00

When my boys were preschool age and younger, family members would sometimes act offended when the boys refused hugs and kisses. My husband and I tried to stifle our eye rolls as family complained that our children were mean. Mean? Hmmm. We prefer to call it discerning. We never insisted that our children be affectionate with anyone toward whom they did not feel natural affection. My

Village Green Network's Spring Ebook Bundle is Here!

2013-04-18T05:25:00.000-05:00

For one week only, Village Green Network is offering an incredible ebook bundle of 30 books from your favorite real food bloggers for only $39. This is an amazing deal, folks! If you want a handy library of real food and health books to access anytime you'd like, you need this bundle! The Village Green Network Spring Ebook Bundle is packed with books from real food bloggers like Sarah

Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

2013-04-14T10:57:00.000-05:00

When I was a child, my mom was known for her amazing shredded, BBQ venison, so I'm proud to say that this simple BBQ chicken sandwich was inspired by her delicious creation. Just like my mom, I use the slow-cooker to make a dry, boring cut of meat (in this case, chicken breasts) into a tender, flavorful dish. Placed on your favorite bread (sprouted sourdough is what you see in the picture,

Slow Cooker Meatballs

2013-04-14T10:18:00.000-05:00

As I've learned more about real-food cooking over the past year, I've begun to experiment with turning old, processed-food favorites real-food dishes. As it turns out, there are very few classic SAD stand-bys that can't be revised to be included in a real food diet. I was raised and still reside in The Deep South. The Bible Belt. The Heart of Dixie. Call it what you want, but know that food

A Valentine's Day Without Candy

2013-02-10T15:19:00.001-06:00

Valentine's Day and candy go together like, well, Easter and candy. But, not in my house. Last year I took the plunge into de-sugaring our holidays. As we approached our first candy-centric holiday in April, I vowed not to encourage poor health habits by purchasing candy for my children. You can read about it here. I think it's fine to celebrate holidays with a treat. I think desserts

Working Full-Time and Home Schooling

2013-02-10T13:25:00.000-06:00

I recently took a full-time job outside of the home. Our family decided to continue home schooling, although neither my husband nor I would be home during the day. Our previous arrangement was ideal for home schooling. I was a stay-at-home mom and my husband worked third shift making it possible for us to be with our children all day. When we realized that our life was less than ideal in

Roasted Veggies

2013-01-20T15:03:00.000-06:00

I'm fortunate to live in a climate where the winters are mild. Still, we get a cold day here and there that produces quite a chill. On those days, I want to be inside my warm home cooking up some comfort. One of my favorite winter comfort dishes is roasted veggies. I enjoy several combinations of root veggies and winter squashes, but my favorite is a combo of the following: red

Mothering Monday #11

2012-12-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Five Dietary Changes for a Healthy New Year

2012-12-30T12:13:00.000-06:00

Image: Freedigitalphotos.net /chanpipat It's that time again. You and everyone you know is vowing to make changes--especially changes in regard to diet and exercise--that will lead to health and happiness. Of course, we all know that where diet is concerned following the latest fad will never lead to lifelong health or a slimmer figure. Forget the diet plans and the hyper-focus on the

Yummy Roasted Veggies

2012-12-29T19:17:00.001-06:00

Looking for a delicious and comforting winter dinner? Try tossing chopped butternut squash, halved small red potatoes and baby carrots in olive oil and placing them on a roasting pan. Sprinkle with your favorite healthy salt (mine is Himalayan pink), top with pinches of grass-fed butter and drizzle lightly with honey, coconut palm nectar or maple syrup. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven

Mothering Monday #10

2012-12-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #9

2012-12-17T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #8

2012-12-10T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #7

2012-12-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #6

2012-11-26T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #5

2012-11-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Mothering Monday #4

2012-11-12T00:00:00.000-06:00

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