Pinterest Experiment: Baked Oven Fries (oh-so-time-consuming and oh-so-good!)
I find a lot of great ideas on Pinterest… but pinning something doesn’t do anything unless I actually, you know, try the idea. So I thought it’d be fun to challenge myself to do at least one Pinterest...
View ArticleHealthy Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
I found this recipe on Pinterest and knew I had to try it. A healthier version of the traditional chocolate oatmeal no bake cookies? Bring it on. I tweaked it slightly, since I thought it needed a bit...
View ArticleEasy Honey-Sweetened Energy Bars
I saw this recipe for Easy Energy Bars and immediately knew I wanted to try it. I subbed a few things to use what I had on hand and also to make the recipe sugar-free. I was really happy with the...
View ArticleDelicious Grain-Free Honey-Sweetened Muffins
I’m doing the happy dance over here because I discovered a new grain-free muffin recipe that is actually really delicious. {Those of you who have been grain-free for awhile probably think it’s funny...
View ArticleChunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Guest post from Brigette Shevy This was one of our favorite recipes that my Mom would make for special holiday meals! It was a regular on the table for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day....
View ArticleTrim Healthy Mama Chocolate Cupcakes (grain-free, dairy-free)
I found this Trim Healthy Mama Cupcake recipe when I was browsing on Pinterest the other day. I realized that we happened to have all of the ingredients on hand for it, so Silas and I spent a little...
View ArticleHoney-Roasted Brussels Sprouts (I can’t believe how amazing these are!)
So here’s the honest truth: For years, I thought Brussels sprouts were absolutely disgusting. There are very few things I can’t stomach (thanks to my mom always making me eat everything on my plate!),...
View ArticleDo It Yourself: Homemade Crackers
MelissaKNorris.com shows you how to make homemade crackers with only 5 minutes of prework. Do you have a fun and frugal DIY idea to share? I’d love to hear about it! Read the submission guidelines and...
View ArticleClean Eating Banana-Coconut Green Smoothie Recipe
So, I told you all that Jesse and I are doing this 2-Week Clean Eating Plan. While I’m totally missing bread and desserts (let’s just be honest!), I’m actually surprised at how much I’m enjoying some...
View ArticleDecaf Chai Latte Recipe (what I’m drinking instead of coffee now!)
Looking for a non-caffeinated hot drink to replace your morning coffee? Try this Decaf Chai Tea Latte Recipe — one of my favorite drinks when I first stopped drinking coffee. {For more tips on how to...
View ArticleMy Top 7 Favorite Freezer-Friendly Muffin Recipes (Plus Grain-Free Options!)
Our family has always loved muffin recipes — especially during the days when we were on a really tight grocery budget and trying to stretch every last dollar and ingredient. Muffins are easy to whip...
View ArticleHard-Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
I bought an Instant Pot during the amazing Black Friday sale when the 7-in-1 Instant Pot was marked down to just $69! But when I got it and saw all of the buttons on it, I got scared. People had told...
View ArticleHealthy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
As most of you know, I completely revamped my lifestyle and diet about 7 months ago. And it’s totally changed my life in some really profound ways. I’ve tried a lot of new things as part of that —...
View Article8 Delicious & Healthy Freezer-Friendly Snack Ideas
Looking for some healthier, filling snack ideas to use as afternoon pick-me-ups or after school snacks for kids? These have been some of our go-to healthy snack ideas over the years, and they all...
View ArticleThe Best Ever Bran Muffins
Bran muffins are a quick and easy treat for breakfast or snacks. They taste amazing and your whole family will love them! What makes these the Best Ever Bran Muffins For starters, they are super easy...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Looking for a hearty snack or delicious addition to your breakfast table? Look no further than these fabulous whole-wheat banana chocolate chip muffins! Whole wheat banana muffins are the best snack!...
View Article25+ Healthy Cheap Snacks for Kids
Looking for cheap healthy snacks that are super simple to make for kids? Check out this comprehensive list of ideas, recipes, hacks, and more! Julie wrote in with this great question: I’m looking for...
View ArticleHomemade Oatmeal Protein Bars
This healthy homemade protein bar recipe is super delicious and SO easy to make! {Looking for more healthy homemade treats? Check out this list of Delicious & Healthy Freezer-Friendly Snack Ideas...
View Article30 Quick & Easy Protein Snack Ideas
Need some quick and easy protein snack ideas? Here are 30 tried and true ideas that require very little time and effort! One of the things that has helped me be more functional this pregnancy is making...
View Article15 Foods that Give You the Most Nutritional Bang for Your Buck
Trying to eat more healthy foods on a budget? Check out these 15 foods that give you the most nutritional bang for your buck! This is a big list of great ideas! Psst! Looking for more ideas? Check out...
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