Gluten Free Granola Bars w/ Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds and flax are great nutritional boosts to these healthy gluten free granola bars.
With the start of school, the return of after school snacks is a reality in most mom's lives! If you are like me, you want to try and make something that is kid pleasing, but still loaded with good things for their growing bodies.
Hemp seeds are a great addition into any diet for loads of reasons:
High in Omega 6 and... read more ❯
Peach & Strawberry Crisp

Peaches & strawberries are a perfect pair in this delicious dessert. Top this fruity crisp with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy the fruits of summer.
Peach & Strawberry Crisp
6 peaches (peeled and sliced)2 cups chopped strawberriesjuice of 1 lemon2 tablespoons sugar¾ cup packed brown sugar¾ cup flour¾ cup quick-cooking oats½ cup cold butter1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Grease a 7 X 11 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick baking spray.Mix... read more ❯
Easiest Fried Rice Ever!

I love meals that use up leftovers and can be made in one dish! This fried rice recipe is so simple and quick you'll be wondering why you haven't been making it on busy nights for years.
If you want to add meat to your fried rice you can use steak, chicken, pork, or even ground beef. I used a marinated pork loin in this recipe, but you can serve it with whatever is on... read more ❯
How to Declutter Your Life

Do you want to reduce stress? Are you tired of wasting time and money trying to find things you need? Do you want to know how to declutter your life so you can simplify and organize your home and your mind?
I admit, I'm a minimalist at heart. I hate clutter. I've been known to throw away my children's projects as they walk through the front door. However occasionally life gets away from me and... read more ❯
How to Save Money on Glasses

I remember the first time my husband had to buy glasses. He didn't have access to a military hospital and we ended up paying out of pocket for his glasses. It was over $300 which was about 1/4 of our monthly paycheck. I immediately began dreading the day our children would need some specs. I knew I needed to find a way to save money on glasses.
Thankfully my children have great vision insurance, but most... read more ❯
How to Plan a Baking Day

Many people tell me that they do not have time to make healthy meals from scratch. I don't have much time either. That is why for the past few years I try to do all my baking on one day of the week.
Occasionally I will have a freezer cooking day, but I prefer to do my meal prep for the week on one day.
Baking day looks different every week because it changes based on my... read more ❯