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Banana Protein Balls

These healthy no-bake Banana Protein Balls are so tasty! These easy snacks are loaded with dates, cashews, and dried bananas. Mini chocolate chips are an optional but delicious addition. These delightful banana protein balls...

Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. With Jack’s soccer season on hold until after tryouts, I hadn’t been taking the time to go running. I was loving using the track around...

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Grilled Tomatoes With Cheese

Full of flavor, these Grilled Tomatoes With Cheese will be your new favorite appetizer or side dish. Juicy tomatoes and feta cheese are grilled on the BBQ, roasted in the oven, or baked in...

a silicone container of frozen peas.

How to Freeze Peas

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing peas to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze peas is a great way to preserve this delicious springtime veggie without needing to know any special kitchen...

Various seasonings for making whole30 taco seasoning in a wooden bowl

Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

This Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning is made with common pantry staples. Save money and make your own delicious taco seasoning at home. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Making your own taco...

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Scattered Sundays

Last week we talked about the super sexy task of cleaning cabinets and I loved reading your suggestions/experiences with how you clean your own. The comments section in that post was super helpful. One...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions is a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

Paleo Granola {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

Crunchy and naturally sweet, this Paleo Granola is a hardy and delicious grain-free breakfast. An easy recipe using maple syrup, these delightful gluten-free granola clusters are also vegan and dairy-free.  This paleo granola could...

Freezing Brussel Sprouts

Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing brussel sprouts to save a ton of time and money. Learning how to freeze brussel sprouts is a great way to preserve this versatile crop without needing any...

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Scattered Sundays

Do you remember a few years ago when the batteries from the iphone 6 were discovered to be faulty and they’d wouldn’t retain a charge no matter how long you had it plugged in?...

Drying Oregano

Drying oregano is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to dry oregano in a food dehydrator, via air drying, in the microwave, or in the oven. As an Amazon Associate,...

a jar of whole30 bbq sauce with garlic and parsley

Sugar Free Barbeque Sauce

A delicious smoky homemade Sugar Free Barbeque sauce that is perfect for ribs, pulled pork, chicken, or even veggies. This tasty Whole BBQ sauce is vegan and free of refined sugar. As an Amazon Associate,...