This peanut butter chocolate avocado pudding is the perfect combination of sweet and rich. It is delicious on its own or on top of any birthday cake. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get my full disclosure HERE. Every time I search the web for a paleo frosting, I get overwhelmed. The recipes require a lot of ingredients, steps, and time. One year I tried to make a whipped coconut frosting for my son's … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Seasoning Salts with Essential Oils
Learn how to make your own seasoned salt with essential oils. I have several variations for any meal, all of which are delicious and simple to make. Grab my “Cooking with Essential Oils” ebook and my favorite oil-infused recipes. I love creating healthy recipes in my kitchen for my family to enjoy. We stick to a pretty basic diet high in protein, vegetables, and fruits. To add flavor, I like to use a lot of seasonings. Unfortunately, these can … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Healthy Breakfast Ideas | Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Make your very own whole30 breakfast casserole with this simple recipe. Plus, a grain-free whole30 oatmeal and many more healthy breakfast ideas. Grab my whole 30 ebook for a full week menu plan and complete grocery list. When I thought about making a blog post about whole30 breakfast ideas, I wasn't sure what I was going to put in it. Breakfast can be pretty boring, especially when you aren't eating grains or dairy. However, after some pondering and being on the whole30 for … [Read more...]
Paleo Peanut Butter Chocolate Hearts|Healthy Valentine Treat
Are you looking for a delicious, healthy, and kid-approved valentine dessert? Look no further! These paleo peanut butter chocolate hearts make the perfect valentine treat. It is that time of year when all the grocery stores are filling up with red and pink candies, chocolates, and heart-shaped lollipops. These are the very things I try to avoid giving my kids. But I also don't want them to miss out on any of the fun that this little holiday brings. Instead of loading up … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Healthy Snack Ideas | Kid Friendly
Easy and delicious whole 30 healthy snack ideas. Kid-friendly healthy snacks for on the go. Grab my free whole 30 ebook to get a full week meal plan and a complete grocery list! With a house full of growing kids, a nursing mom, and a hard-working dad, we require a lot of snacks. So for the month of January, while we are eating the whole 30 diet, I had to come up with a few snacks that would be compliant. Most of these are simple snacks, but I wanted to compile a list because … [Read more...]
5 Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Mood Support
Essential oils can be very effective at changing the mood when used aromatically; below I share 5 essential oil diffuser blends for mood support. If you come to my house, 99% of the time you will find a diffuser going, if not 5 diffusers going! I love the fresh aroma of citrus oils all the way to the warm, spicy scent of cinnamon in the air. Not only do essential oils make a home smell nice, but they also can be used to support the mood. Certain essential oils can help … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for Stress and Anxious Feelings
Learn which essential oils are best for stress and anxious feelings and how they work to affect the mood. Do you struggle with stress and anxious feelings, or should I ask if you have kids or a job? I think these go hand in hand! Life can get stressful and causes us to have anxious feelings. Slowing life down is easier said than done. There is always something going on, coming up, or a problem to deal with. Essential oils can be a very effective natural approach to … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Healthy Dinner Ideas | What We Eat in a Week
Check out these simple whole30 healthy dinner ideas for the family with kid-friendly recipes for healthy meal inspiration. My husband and I are currently doing the whole30 and I decided to document a few of the meal ideas for you all! We typically eat paleo around here and though whole30 is similar, we are finding it to be a bit more challenging. The paleo diet allows you to recreate desserts using honey and gluten-free flours; this isn't allowed on whole30. I love to make … [Read more...]
The Best Paleo Chicken Strips with Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce
These delicious paleo chicken strips can be used as a main dish or served as an appetizer. They taste great on their own or dipped in a creamy avocado dipping sauce. Anyone else feels like they are always in the kitchen? As soon as I get one meal cleaned up, it is time to start prepping for the next. It doesn't help that my kids ask for a snack while we are finishing up with a meal. They must be growing! In a dream world, I would have the fridge stocked with healthy meals … [Read more...]
5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types
These 5 DIY face wash recipes are simple to make and are all-natural. Choose the recipe that is right for your skin to make a custom face wash that will cleanse and protect. Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry? … [Read more...]
Homemade Soothing Throat Drops
These homemade soothing throat drops are made with all-natural ingredients that work extremely well. They soothe scratchy throats and boost the immune system. Typically, one of the first signs of an environmental threat is throat discomfort. That is because your tonsils are the first line of defense when you catch something, and when they are doing their job, you get discomfort in the throat. It is a good idea to start boosting your immune system at the first sign of any … [Read more...]
10 Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil | Myrrh Essential Oil Highlight
Myrrh is most known as being one of the 3 gifts brought to Jesus after his birth, but what most people don't know is how amazing Myrrh is for our health. Let's discuss the top 10 benefits of Myrrh essential oil. Before getting into essential oils, I only knew about myrrh from the Christmas story! Now that I know what myrrh and frankincense are (I always knew gold was an awesome gift!), I realize why our Savior received these as gifts. Myrrh essential oil gives off a woodsy aroma … [Read more...]
How to Make All Natural Baby Wash
This simple all-natural baby wash recipe is made for babies with sensitive skin, but great for all skin types. Free of synthetic ingredients this foaming body wash is perfect for both your baby's hair and body. Baby's skin is very delicate and soft; therefore, using a gentle bath wash is very important. You can buy natural options, but I found that making my own is cheaper and it is simple to make. With a few ingredients, you can whip up this baby wash in just a couple of minutes. We … [Read more...]
Peppermint Paleo Brownies
These peppermint pale brownies have become a favorite dessert in our house. They are moist, fudgy, and delicious! Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free dessert. I wouldn't mind having a healthy baked good sitting on my counter at all times, and neither would my family. Now with 4 kids, this isn't reality, but a girl can dream, right? These peppermint paleo brownies are my go-to dessert because they are so easy to make. I'll be the first to admit that I … [Read more...]
Calming Bath Salts for Kids | Several Variations
Learn how to make calming bath salts for kids with a few simple ingredients. Use this as part of your child's bedtime routine to calm, relax, and promote a better night's sleep. Get access to my online resource library for your free printable label. It is funny to think back to our daily routine when I only had one child. My, have things changed since then! Certain things a mom of 4 just can't keep up with were the things that caused so much stress … [Read more...]
The Easiest Homemade Lotion Bars with Essential Oils
Learn how to make the easiest homemade lotion bars with essential oils. These bars are perfect for everyone in the family and make a perfect handmade gift. I have had several requests for a lotion bar recipe, that was simple to make. Sharing several of the ingredients with my whipped body butter, I came up with these homemade lotion bars that are made with all-natural ingredients and are very soothing and nourishing to the skin. I love how these lotion bars make … [Read more...]
Paleo Meatballs with Cranberry Chili Sauce Appetizer
These paleo meatballs with cranberry chili sauce are the perfect appetizer for the holidays. They can be made ahead of time in the slow cooker and kept warm for the whole night. Chili cranberry meatballs are grain-free, dairy-free, and paleo-approved. This blog post is a collaboration with a few of my blogging friends. After reading this, be sure to check out all of their delicious appetizer recipes, all linked at the bottom of this post. These recipes will all be a great dish to bring … [Read more...]
The Easiest Beeswax Candle Recipe | Homemade Gift Ideas
There is nothing like a burning candle in the winter months to cozy up a home. Learn how to make the easiest DIY beeswax candles with this video tutorial, as well as simple written instructions. I used to burn candles all the time. Then I came across an article about the toxins found in the wax and wicks. Well, there went that and all the candles! My husband always gets nervous when I'm up googling because usually, it results in something else in our home being … [Read more...]
How to Make Golden Milk | Benefits of Turmeric Essential Oil
Golden Milk is a delicious hot drink loaded with health benefits. Learn how to make the perfect golden milk with Tumeric essential oil. I just added turmeric essential oil to my oil collection a couple of months ago for its many benefits. When I stumbled across a recipe to make "golden milk," and it called for powdered turmeric, I tweaked the recipe just a bit and substituted turmeric essential oil for the powder. Fair warning: Once you make it one time, you will be hooked! My … [Read more...]
Paleo Orange Cranberry Cookies
You don't have to throw in the towel when it comes to health during the Holiday season. These paleo orange cranberry cookies just might become a favorite; I know they have in my house. With a few ingredients and a couple of steps, you can have some delicious healthy Christmas cookies. It has become our family tradition to eat cranberry cookies and drink hot chocolate whenever we are putting the Christmas tree up, and my kids talk about it all year long. We eat mainly paleo over here, so I … [Read more...]
