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Larabar Pops…you can forget about Cake-Pops!

My daughter celebrated her 7th birthday! Wow, how time flies. For her class party I wanted the treat to be healthy, fun, and delicious! Since she loves cake pops, I tried my best to make the healthy version-using a Raw Larabar … Continue reading

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Delicious and Healthy Energy Rounds

I find that having healthy snacks in the house help with the lurking sugar cravings and junk food temptations! These energy rounds are healthy, sweet, and just the right pick-me-up for those sluggish times during the day. Why are these … Continue reading

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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies….the Healthy version!

Oh, the traditional “No bake oatmeal cookies” in all of their gooey-goodness! I remember making them with my mom. Eating the “batter” was my favorite part; it didn’t change when my made this healthier version. Yum.  I am so thankful … Continue reading

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Homemade Coconut Milk

Coconut has many amazing health benefits. I have always been a fan of coconut, but knowing it’s quality has made me a HUGE FAN! We use coconut oil in baking, as a moisturizer, in our homemade hair gels & lip balms, … Continue reading

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Easy Banana Pudding

I believe finding easy and healthy dessert recipes is what helps families to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This recipe is probably one of my favorites because it is so versatile, fun, refreshing, and fast.  Get creative!  Ingredients: (Adapted from Mywholefoodlife.com) 2-3 frozen … Continue reading

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Healthier Tuna (Half) Sandwiches

I grew up with broiled Tuna Half Sandwiches. It was one of the those easy recipes my Mom used on busy nights that soon became a family favorite.  The only problem was, mayonnaise-and lots of it. Today, I tried something … Continue reading

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Cheddar Cheese Crackers

We are huge fans of crackers in our home. I’ve made crackers before, but they are just too time consuming. When I saw these 3 ingredient crackers I knew I had to try them. I am so thankful I did.  I … Continue reading

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Not just any Sugar Cookie…

I am thrilled to have a healthy alternative to the classic Sugar Cookies. These cookies are very tasty, everyone in my household approved. The real test will be when I take them to my kids classes tomorrow for their Easter … Continue reading

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Maple Mocha in my favorite mug painted by my daughter when she was 3!

Maple Mocha

I love a good mocha! This recipe, thanks to 100 Days of Real Food, is the best homemade recipe I’ve had.  It is easy to make, eliminates refined sugars, and tastes great! SERVES: 1    INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa (cacao … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

Taking refined sugars out of our life has been a hard adjustment for the kids. They have the understanding as to why but feel like they are missing out of the “good stuff”. I am realizing how important it is … Continue reading

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