I LOVE cleaning, don't you?? Ok, did you catch my sarcasm? Yea, I'm sure you did. I, like most Moms, have about a million things I'd rather be doing than cleaning- especially since we are NEVER the ones who made the mess in the first place! I do like a clean house though and I want an effective, simple and natural way to do it. I like making my own natural cleaners, but let's be honest, I don't … [Read more...]
Banana Carrot Cake Muffins with honey cinnamon butter
It's lent and in my house that means no sweets, at least for mom and dad. I have been CRAVING something a bit on the sweeter side, so I decided to whip up some healthier muffins with a slightly sweet taste to them. I had about 4 very ripe bananas (so ripe my kids wouldn't go near them) so I decided to use that and some carrots I had to make a batch of faux carrot cake muffins, without any cake … [Read more...]
3 Protein-Packed Smoothies {with Tillamook Farmstyle Yogurt}
Staying healthy and fit is so important and eating right goes hand-in-hand with that. Fueling your body with the right balance of nutrients helps to stay healthy and strong and gives you the energy you need to keep moving. Being a busy mom of 3 peas, I am a HUGE fan of smoothies. When I don't have time to sit down and actually EAT a meal, the next best thing is a smoothie. You can pack a lot of … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie with Chia Seeds
The other day I had sick kids and knew I was going to be on the move all day. I wanted to get some quick nutrition in that I could eat on the go and this smoothie was the answer! It's simple to whip up and chock full of protein to give you lots of energy! I topped mine with chia seeds, you could leave this off if you wanted, but they are so good for you, why would you want to do that! What you'll … [Read more...]
Chewy Apple Oat Bars
I am always on the hunt for ways to sneak in some "healthiness" into my kids snacks. After searching my pantry for some ingredients, I decided to put these bars together, and they were a huge hit! My kids love them and they are perfect for an after school snack and even hold well in a lunch box. They are low in sugar and full of healthy oats and some secret flax seed. Shhhhhh, I won't tell if you … [Read more...]
