March 31, 2014

Mom Monday {7 alternatives to almond milk}

If you have mastered the art of making your own almond milk, it's time to expand your horizons. These plant based milks really are outside of the box, and I am just dying to try my hand at these. Think seeds, grains, coconut...! Yum! Coconut Milk made from shredded coconut Cacao Milk  //  Oat Milk  //  Quinoa Milk  //  Pumpkin Seed Milk Hemp Milk  //  Rice...READ MORE

March 17, 2014

Mom Monday {Quick food tip 102}

Here is my second installment of quick tips on how to get your kids to eat the good stuff. Tip 102, cook together. Piper gets so excited to cook with me now. No matter what I am making, she wants to help. And I promise you it tastes so much better to them if they help make it. She has been obsessing over ice cream lately, so we made no sugar, vitamix ice cream together. Ingredients: frozen coconut milk and frozen bananas. That's it!!...READ MORE

March 3, 2014

Mom Monday {Food Quick Tip #101}

I get asked A LOT for tips on how to get your kids to eat their food. So here is a new series I am starting. Quick, easy tips that will get your kids excited about the healthy food you feed them. First up, my secret weapon = Frozen Organic Blueberries. Mix these in plain yogurt, rather then giving them sugar filled flavored yogurts. The yogurt turns purple as you mix it around and makes for a fun and healthy snack or breakfast. Have you tried getting your...READ MORE

February 24, 2014

Mom Monday {Gluten-Free Cauliflower Tortillas}

A favorite activity for Piper and I lately is cooking. She is really getting in to it. If there is a lot of chopping or just not a lot for her to do, I simply add the ingredients to cups and have her dump the cups in to the bowl. I explain what each ingredient is and many times she asks to taste it. It's such a great way to get your kids involved, and loving the food you are giving them. We made these delicious cauliflower tortillas the other day and...READ MORE

February 13, 2014

Healthy Yummy Recipes to Try

I have been making a really big effort to meal plan for the week. To be honest some weeks are better then others but I find the weeks that I do meal plan I end up eating yummier, more fabulous dishes. Here are a few recipes on my radar for next week. Brussels sprout bacon bean quesadilla with blue cheese dip Gluten free apple & greek yogurt pancakes Cauliflower tortillas!! Carrot and coconut soup Do any of you meal plan? Share your tips with...READ MORE