I love the days I get to “aunt”. Wednesdays is one because I get to pick up my niece from one school and drop her off at another. Our time together is always fun as she makes me laugh. Today, on our drive, I asked her what she is most looking...
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Martha Kester
Moroccan Quinoa Salad
This beautiful salad comes from the blog Simply Quinoa. It is pact full of not just color but flavor too!!! Enjoy!
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (crockpot)
Here is another crockpot soup from the blog Clean Eating Couple! Super easy to make and extremely flavorful. What I really like about this recipe is there is a stove top version and a crockpot version. Enjoy!!! Enjoy!!!
Small Action…Big Impact!
Yesterday, I had the sweetest conversation with my five-year-old nephew. I got to pick him up from school which it is still so weird being on the parent side of the afternoon car rider line. I was a teacher for eight years and never once did I have afternoon...
Chicken Quinoa Soup in the Slow Cooker
This recipe from The Clean Eating Couple is full of flavor!!! It is spicey, easy to make, healthy and gluten free! Enjoy!!!
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
This is the easiest pancake recipe (from one of my favorite blogs Ambitious Kitchen) you will ever make! Dump all the ingredients in a blender and let the blender do the work. Prep and cook time total 20 minutes. The pancakes turn out fluffy and are naturally gluten...
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Soup
This crockpot meal from the blog, Kristine's Kitchen, includes wild rice, butternut squash, kale and white beans. This can be a vegetarian/ vegan meal or you can add ground turkey like I did. This was easy to prep, delicious and very filling. Enjoy!
Kale, Wild Rice & Chicken Stew
This crockpot meal from Eating Well is not only easy to make but also tasty and healthy! This stew uses basic ingredients like carrots, celery and mushrooms. I added jalepenos for an extra spice. Enjoy!
Eating at Home for a Healthier You!
How often do you eat out? According to an article I found on Business Insider from 2019, “Americans eat out 5.9 times a week on average.” 6 in 10, Adults in the US have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 adults in the US have two or more chronic diseases (CDC website). ...
Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup
This easy crockpot meal from S & W Beans will become your favorite, hearty meal on a cold night. It is full of fiber and the kale brings a pop of color! There is minimal prep and the meal is not only healthy but loaded with taste. Enjoy!
