Peppermint Fudge

Need a very holiday-ish treat to share? This peppermint dark and white chocolate fudge is so delicious and super fast and easy to make. This is also a great recipe for recruiting little kitchen helpers! Kids can practice stirring, measuring, pouring, etc. The final result is impressive and you’ll only be in the kitchen 30 …

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Paleo Lunch Ideas for All Occasions

Back in 2016, I wrote a post about Back to School lunches that focused on how to feed your children a paleo diet. Even though we homeschool, we pack lunches for many other occasions than just school, so I have lots of experience in this area! If you’re struggling with what to feed your paleo …

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Self-Care: Reality or Pipe Dream?

What do you think of when you hear the words “self-care?” I envision a day at the spa, a shopping spree and then a relaxing evening at home in my favorite loungewear with a steaming cup of coffee and either a good book or a TV show I’ve been wanting to watch. The reality is, …

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Homemade Elderberry Syrup

Why try elderberry syrup for your cold and flu prevention and remedy? Elderberries are naturally high in immune-boosting compounds that are specifically shown to help beat the cold and flu more quickly.  There is certainly a time and a place for conventional medicine and doctors visits. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that conventional medicine can do …

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Back to School Dinner Ideas

Here we are again, the beginning of another school year. Whether this makes you rejoice or cry, it’s here regardless. Because we homeschool, you might think this whole back to school thing doesn’t affect us, but you would be mistaken. We follow a traditional calendar with a nice, long break in the summer. Of course, …

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Keto Diet 101

Do you feel like Keto is everywhere? Even at my local, neighborhood restaurant, I was handed a keto menu. This is great news for those who are following the ketogenic diet and want to be able to go out with their friends and family and feel “normal,” but just because it’s everywhere, doesn’t mean everyone …

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