Simple Shrimp Bisque Recipe
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I don’t go out to eat all the time, but with more and more restaurants offering healthy menus, it’s more of an option. Years ago there was only one restaurant…
Katie Wells
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Dear Moms, How to Simplify Christmas (and Enjoy it!) This Year
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Let’s face it, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year. While the movies portray happy families laughing around the kitchen table or in front of the fireplace,…
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Tantalizing DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones
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There are certain scents that just remind us of Christmas and the holiday season. Peppermint mochas, simmering potpourri, and Christmas cookies baking in the oven. The scent of cinnamon pine…
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Delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate
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I think it’s safe to say almost all of us have had a cup of hot cocoa at some point. When I was younger that meant a package of hot…
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Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve
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Many years ago our family adopted the tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve holiday feast. It’s certainly changed over the years, but it’s still a…
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The Tradition of St. Nicholas Day Around the World (December 6th)
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Thanks to a European influence on my side of the family, I grew up celebrating the tradition of St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. Many people just know St. Nicholas…
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Dairy-Free Homemade Eggnog
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Eggnog is a delicious treat holiday season treat, but store-bought versions often have pasteurized eggs, tremendous amounts of sweeteners, and other additives. This traditional homemade eggnog recipe is a great…
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Family Advent Traditions (+ DIY Wreath & Calendars)
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I constantly strive to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable. In an effort to pare down on the holiday craziness, I vowed to give experiences instead of stuff…
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Health Benefits of Gratitude (& Why We Have to Work at It)
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Once a year we set aside a day as a nation to reflect on all of the reasons we have to be grateful (yes, it’s not just about turkey and…
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How to Make Reusable Cloth Gift Bags
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Back when my girls were younger my oldest daughter came up with the idea to make reusable cloth gift bags. They had fun making them together and we’ve kept up…
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How to Plan a Healthy Thanksgiving Menu (Recipes + Printable)
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Holidays are a time to honor traditions, break out our best recipes, and celebrate in high style. Still, it can’t be denied that the usual Thanksgiving menu is rough on…
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Root Vegetable Gluten-Free Stuffing
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Stuffing is such a part of Thanksgiving for so many people (me included), but I’ve never loved the boxed, processed stuffing mixes that just seem bland and mushy. Sure, there are…
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
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Green bean casserole is probably my favorite Thanksgiving dinner dish of all time. Unfortunately, cream-of-mystery-franken-foods-soup is not healthy. Neither are the french-fried onions that typically grace the top of this…
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How to Make (and Use) Vegetable Noodles
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Veggie noodles are an awesome alternative to pasta — they’re great if you have a gluten sensitivity and avoid it or if you want to add more vegetables to your…
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DIY Coconut Milk Bath
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Not so long ago bathtime for me meant scrubbing my kid’s little fingers and toes. Now that my kids are a little older I get to enjoy a long(ish) soak…
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Healthy Homemade French Onion Dip
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We can go through a lot of snacks at our house! Instead of opting for prepackaged (and not so healthy) versions, I try to provide healthy snacks for my family that…
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How to Avoid Morning Sickness
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Pregnancy is a time of our lives when we ask a lot from our bodies. Not only are we supporting ourselves but we’re growing a baby! (Never mind the energy…
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DIY Buckwheat Relaxation Pillows
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We’ve switched to organic bedding, but organic pillows can be expensive. One less expensive solution I’ve found is to make our own organic buckwheat pillows. These use organic buckwheat hulls…
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Herbed Cassava Flour Paleo Pizza Crust
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Pizza is a kid-approved favorite in our home, but not the kind that comes delivered in a greasy cardboard box. In the past, I’ve made meatza (gluten-free pizza with a…
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9 Natural Bleach Alternatives For a Squeaky Clean Home
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Bleach has been one of the most common household cleaning products for the last 100 years. However, bleach has some downsides for our health and the environment. Whether you’re looking…
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Natural Tile and Grout Cleaner
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Making the switch to homemade grout cleaner and natural tile cleaner is incredibly easy and very inexpensive. You likely already have all the things you need. And they’re more effective…
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2-Minute Healthy Homemade Mayo
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Mayonnaise has always been one of my favorite condiments. But while the store-bought stuff is a convenient and cheap option, it’s often filled with unhealthy ingredients like vegetable oil and…
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9 Amazing Health Benefits of Blueberries
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Blueberries have superfood status for good reason. Bursting with flavor, these berries offer benefits far beyond their delightful taste. From reducing inflammation to sharpening cognitive function, blueberries are a nutritional…
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Nourishing Pregnancy Tea Recipe
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During my pregnancies, I drank a lot of red raspberry leaf tea, tried to get plenty of sleep, and even did some underwater headstands (to turn a breech baby). Pregnancy…