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Hungry Planet Crispy & Fried Plant Based Chicken Salad

Hungry Planet Crispy & Fried Plant Based Chicken Salad

 I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links. I’m so ready to start of summer and am already catching the warm weather vibe with this berry salad with plant based…

5 Ways to Motivate Your Child To Expand Their Horizons

5 Ways to Motivate Your Child To Expand Their Horizons

For many parents, their children’s futures seem limited to the local town, the local college and maybe a job in that small town they’ll grow up in. But as parents, we know there is more to our children’s futures than that. They are intelligent, curious…

Spring Salad Inspiration: Greens, Sugar Snap Peas, Lentils, Feta & Cucumbers 

Spring Salad Inspiration: Greens, Sugar Snap Peas, Lentils, Feta & Cucumbers 

This salad is verdant and perfect for Spring, plus it is easy to make and packs some plant based protein with a serving of lentils. Each 1/2 cup of cooked lentils has 9 grams of plant protein. (more…)

Natural & Allergy Free Easter Candy Choices

Natural & Allergy Free Easter Candy Choices

When my daughter was very little, I struggled with putting candy in her Easter basket. I didn’t want to completely restrict sugar, as I really feel that deprivation breeds motivation. Some children ( I personally know) who were completely restricted from sugar as kids, are…

Natural Beauty Blogs & Products Round-up

Natural Beauty Blogs & Products Round-up

Happy Earth Week! If you’re looking to green up your beauty routine but don’t know how to where to get started, here are a few great online natural beauty  sources to check out!

Truffle Pasta Paired with Fresh Garden Herbs

Truffle Pasta Paired with Fresh Garden Herbs

I am completely in love Mercato di Bellina Truffle pasta! Unlike other pastas, this pasta actually tastes like real truffle and I can even see the brown little mushroom flecks in the noodles! This 100% Italian pasta is handmade in small batches using a traditional family recipe, so no wonder it’s so delicious. (more…)

Clean Mac & Cheese – Goodles Review

Clean Mac & Cheese – Goodles Review

Mac & Cheese is no doubt a comfort food, so I was SO stoked to try ‘better for you’ brand Goodles. Goodles are noodles made with organic vegetables like kale, spinach & maitake mushrooms, prebiotic flour (to support gut health) and real cheese (not fakey…

Becoming An Authentic European Olive Oil Connoisseur

Becoming An Authentic European Olive Oil Connoisseur

I think it’s safe to say that if I’m cooking dinner, I’m using olive oil in some manner. As a super extra virgin olive oil fan, I will select oils from different locations to best complement my meal. My favorite Extra Virgin Olive Oils are…

Give the Gift of Cleaner Air in Your Home with Okaysou

Give the Gift of Cleaner Air in Your Home with Okaysou

I live in a coastal climate that is damp and our homes are notorious for having moisture and mold issues. I’ve found the best way to combat mold and allergens in a less than perfect living situation is to follow some simple tips: (more…)

Memberships As Christmas Gifts

Memberships As Christmas Gifts

This year, consider giving friends and family memberships to places like Nature Conservancies, Museums, Historical Homes, Botanical Gardens, Lighthouse Preservation Societies, Non-Profit Zoos, Play Houses and other non-profit establishments. The pandemic really took a toll on non-profits over the past two years, so it’s important…

Red Apple & Brussel Sprout Salad

Red Apple & Brussel Sprout Salad

I just used the Chelan Fresh ‘Lucy Apples’ in my salad for lunch and they were so delicious! Lucy Apples have a naturally occurring red flesh inside, and are a cross between an old European variety called the Arlie Red apple and the popular Honeycrisp…

Vegan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cauli Crumble Chili

Vegan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cauli Crumble Chili

What do you do with all of those extra sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving?  Make this amazing vegan sweet potato black bean chili with Big Mountain Foods Cauli Cumble Veggie Grounds. (Gluten free, soy free, nut free & free if common allergens) (more…)