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Cinnamon Roll Muffins

This must be the week of me throwing nutrition out the window, and just “going for it”.  I’m not even PMS’ing, so let’s go ahead and blame it on the change in the weather. ...

Meal plan for September 19-25th

Last Sunday when I wrote my weekly meal plan post, I was sweating my balls off in 90 degree weather.  This morning, I’m bundled up in yoga pants, a hoodie, and socks.  The change...

Meal plan for September 12th-18th

Happy cooking this week all!  This will be our first week eating salad and corn from the garden. Monday – Quesadillas, fruit, and salad Tuesday – I’m working late, so no dinner Wednesday –...

Meal plan for September 5th – 11th

Meal plan for September 5th – 11th

Plans changed a bit last week, so you’ll see some repeats that didn’t make their appearance. Monday – sizzling rice soup and fried rice Tuesday – I’m working late, so N/A Wednesday – Homemade...

Meal plan for August 15th – 21st

Meal plan for August 15th – 21st

Hopefully you can gleam some ideas if you’re stuck on what to make this week. Monday – Thai chicken & rice with grilled veggies.  Got the recipe from an acquaintance who is from Thailand. ...

Meal plan for August 8th-14th

Meal plan for August 8th-14th

A few things didn’t work out last week because of schedules, so you may see a few repeats this week! Monday – I’m working late, so my aunt is feeding Jack dinner.  I’ll probably...

Water Kefir Soda

Soda.  Pop.  Soda pop.  “Coke”.  It’s known by many names across the country.  In my house we call it crap I no longer buy because my husband has a severe and expensive addiction.  It’s...

Meal plan for August 1-7th

I haven’t posted a meal plan in forever.  Cause, um, I’ve been lazy.  Hope the following gives you some inspiration if you’re figuring out what to make for yourself! Monday – hot dogs from...

Chocolate banana freezer pie

I spent 10 minutes licking my computer screen after seeing this recipe on the Nourishing Gourmet. Crust: 1 cup of almonds 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil Pie Filling: 5 bananas...

A day in the life

Wake up, got out of bed, ran a comb across my head…nothing like a Beatles reference to start a post, eh? When Troy and I lived in Los Angeles, we loved to ride our...