It must be obvious by now that I have a love affair with KALE. I juice kale, eat raw kale, put kale in smoothies, make kale chips, and sauté kale just to name a few. The benefits of kale are undeniable and anytime I can get it in my diet and my boys diet it [...]
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American Eggs Illegal in British Supermarkets?
The USDA requires egg producers to wash eggs and keep them cool…seems like a good thing, right? Maybe not. As Mother Nature would have it (surprise, surprise) an egg shell kept completely dry and un-sanitized retains a natural barrier that protects the contents inside. So much so that eggs treated in this way do [...]
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Vegetable Soup with Butternut Squash, White Bean & Swiss Chard
This soup is so hearty and satisfying. It is the perfect soup for a rainy or snowy day. I live in Arizona so I make it when the mood strikes. If I wait for rain squash will be out of season. Be sure to freeze the leftovers. RECIPE 1 small butternut squash peeled and diced [...]
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Kale Chips
Kale is one of the most nutritious veggies that you can feed your family. These chips are super easy to make and they won’t last long so make a bunch. Here are just a few of the facts about Kale to should motivate you to include them in your families diet… • Kale is rich [...]
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Morning Green Juice
I love making fresh juice in the morning for the whole family. I really try to change things up a lot, but this is my “go to” morning mama! The combination of veggies really gets me going in the morning with a burst of energy. This juice is also great for appetite control if you [...]
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Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts – High Protein
I was so excited when these chocolate donuts tasted SO good! As much as we have to watch the gluten and dairy around this house it is equally important that the ingredients be “real” and nutritious. Lately, I have been on a mission to find higher protein foods that are tempting for one of my [...]
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Minted Split Pea Soup Vegetarian
The mint in this recipe gives a fresh twist on an old standard. Legumes are some of the most nutrient dense foods around and are easy to store since they’re dry and can be kept on hand in the pantry for years—plus they’re available year round! Extremely high in fiber, dried peas also provide two [...]
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Wheat Grass Juicing Benefits
A few decades ago, wheat grass juicing would have raised a few eyebrows to say the least. Although I am sure farmers have chewed on the grass for years. More people are becoming aware and turning to this very beneficial, nutritious and healthy juice made from young deep green wheat grass harvested after a second [...]
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Happy Halloween Alternative to Food Dyes
Happy Halloween everyone! Jackson and Emma share with kids what to do with your candy and what to watch out for regarding toxic food dyes, safe Halloween candy, candy alternatives, and action. Be safe, share this message with your children, and have a spooky night..
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Green Smoothie with Avocado
This green smoothie is pure deliciousness. I have been making this for breakfast lately and it makes me feel refreshed and ready for the day. It’s power packed so get ready to get your move on…. 16 oz. coconut water 2 handfuls of spinach 1 frozen banana 2 pears 1 avocado (peeled and seed [...]
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Weekly Juice Prep ~ Bottoms Up!
Drink up Mama’s! That’s right, I am talking juice. I have been on a real juicing kick lately and it is making me feel fantastic. But, the bottom line is that juicing can be time consuming when you are getting 3 boys to move their butts in the morning to get ready for school. Since [...]
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Eat More Kale ~ It is Good For You
Why we should eat More Kale Kale has a lot of health and nutritional benefits for our bodies. The varieties of kale available include dinosaur, ornamental and curly. I use kale a ton in my recipes and smoothies. The vegetable is a family member to broccoli, collards, Brussels and cabbage. Kale is great raw or [...]
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Blueberry Basil and Lemon Ice Cubes
I am on a creative kick to create refreshing drinks this summer. Tasting something sweet, sour, and very cold takes my mind off of the heat. When I hosted a garden party several weeks ago I discovered how much I love the taste of blueberry and basil together. So, I developed an easy way to [...]
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The Top 10 Best Follows on Pinterest
Art and Photography http://pinterest.com/maia_mcdonald/ Maia McDonald is a graphic designer that has one of the largest bases of followers on Pinterest. Out of her 38 boards the most notable collections are her “Artwork and Illustrations” and “Photography” boards. They are simply perfection. Southern, Design, Exquisite http://pinterest.com/catet/ Cate Tuten is a writer and designer. [...]
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Natural Egg Dyes ~ just gorgeous!
I have such wonderful memories of dyeing Easter eggs when I was a little girl. This is a tradition that I look forward to each year with my three boys. Times have changed and the yucky toxic dyes are out. We do it a little different now so I wanted to share our success with [...]
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Hip Moms Go Green Celebrates Earth Day 2012 with Cascadian Farm
Spring is in the air! What a perfect time to plan a scrumptious feast for children with food from Cascadian Farm. With Earth Day right around the corner I created a menu of recipes using a variety of Cascadian Farm products that are organic, delicious and easy to prepare. CHEERS! ~Nickie Make sure you enter [...]
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Organic Garden Party for Kids with Cascadian Farm
Spring is in the air! What a perfect time to plan a scrumptious feast for children with food from Cascadian Farm. With Earth Day right around the corner I created a menu of recipes using a variety of Cascadian Farms products that are organic, delicious and easy to prepare. Cascadian Farm is also giving away [...]
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