Hip Moms Go Green

Going Green with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV All Electric Car

Nickie Knight — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:02:24 +0000

Mitsubishi loaned me the new i-MiEV to check out. So, we took this cool little car out for a spin this weekend. We headed downtown to do some skateboarding with the kids and gave this little car some street cred. I was a little leary of the drive into Phoenix because I am unfamiliar with [...]

Stinging Nettle Tea: A Natural Remedy to Fight Spring Allergy Symptoms

Nickie Knight — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:38:53 +0000

I don’t know how you fare this time of year, but it’s usually right around now that I start to experience seasonal allergies. For me that means itchy eyes and throat and sneezing, especially in the morning. However, seasonal allergies can present in many ways, with symptoms that span from a mild runny nose to [...]

Spicy Kale Chips

Nickie Knight — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:08:08 +0000

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 [...]

American Eggs Illegal in British Supermarkets?

Nickie Knight — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:20:03 +0000

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 [...]

Vegetable Soup with Butternut Squash, White Bean & Swiss Chard

Nickie Knight — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:19:09 +0000

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 [...]

Kale Chips

Nickie Knight — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:00:44 +0000

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 [...]

Morning Green Juice

Nickie Knight — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:17:28 +0000

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 [...]

Pink Slim Mechanically Separated Meat “Chicken Nuggets”

Nickie Knight — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:41:48 +0000

Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts – High Protein

Nickie Knight — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:41:22 +0000

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 [...]

Minted Split Pea Soup Vegetarian

Nickie Knight — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:58:00 +0000

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 [...]

Tapping World Summit 2013

Nickie Knight — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:32:52 +0000

Last week I shared with you the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, aka Tapping) through a wonderful video on the importance of “resetting” the nervous system by Dr. Mark Hyman. For those of you who missed out you are probably wondering, “What is EFT?” Well, it kinda works like acupuncture except you are [...]

Wheat Grass Juicing Benefits

Nickie Knight — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:53:17 +0000

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 [...]

A Wake Up Call to Conscious Parenting

Nickie Knight — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:35:44 +0000

I sat down at my computer with coffee in hand to check in on the social media world this morning. People from all over send me messages to “promote this” or “check out that” but one caught my eye. No coincidences here! I watched a video that made me have goose bumps, feel excitement, and [...]

Why I Choose to Cloth Diaper

Nickie Knight — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:48:44 +0000

My mom cringed the moment I told her that I wanted to cloth diaper. “Cloth diaper??? I still have nightmares about dunking and swishing cloth diapers in the toilet. Please tell me you’re joking. I’ll pay for disposables for you, are you THAT short on cash?” I smiled politely and said “Even if I had [...]

Happy Halloween Alternative to Food Dyes

Nickie Knight — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:53:38 +0000

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..

Just Say NO to GMO Rap

Nickie Knight — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:25:58 +0000

Green Smoothie with Avocado

Nickie Knight — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:53:17 +0000

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 [...]

Weekly Juice Prep ~ Bottoms Up!

Nickie Knight — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:17:30 +0000

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 [...]