You want to eat well, but changing over to whole foods and better nutrition is a daunting task. I know because I've tried to follow a nutrient-rich, seasonal produce, no sugar, gluten-free diet. Just tackling the new ingredients left me discouraged. Thankfully, I had the support … [Read more...]
Welcome Fall Meal Plan
I woke up yesterday morning determined to no longer wing it at the grocery store. My Dinner Ideas Pinterest Board is burgeoning with pins and it was time to put them to good use. The family is worn out from recycling the same recipes every week, so I dove into Pinterest and found … [Read more...]
The Eat What You Can Carry Summer Challenge
My kids are spoiled with choices. Our cupboards at home overflow with Costco sized snack options, a generously packed fridge, and a selection of fruits to munch on. If we run out of something, I simply hop in my mini-van and run to the store. Shopping at the local Hyvee, with … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?
I have an absolute love/hate relationship with the question, "What's for dinner?" It doesn't matter if it's a week night or a weekend, when you have a family, you have to answer this question daily. I have actually really come to love cooking and baking over the past few years. … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday
I need to get back to Menu Planning again and found a terrific resource that encourages readers to share their weekly meal plans at http://orgjunkie.com/. I'm hoping that regularly participating every Monday will keep me on track! I haven't been feeling very well this … [Read more...]