Yum Who doesn’t love shrimp scampi? Butter, garlic, more butter…what’s not to like? I don’t usually count calories in what I cook-I’m more of the mindset of eating real food is better than eating the fake stuff that contains chemicals and other stuff you don’t want. So, eat the real butter but in moderation. Traditional […]
Back to School Must Haves!
It may only be the middle of July, but the summer seems to go faster and faster every year. Before you know it , the kids will be going back to school. And that means shopping! I was excited to be invited by Momtrends to their annual Back to School Blogger Bash! This year was […]
Kids Coughing? I’m Talking about the best natural remedy on the Dr. Oz Show!
On Monday, February 22. 2016 I had the honor of appearing on the Dr. Oz show, “The Truth Behind America’s Biggest Foods”, to talk about Buckwheat Honey and its amazing health benefits! As you probably already know, it is so important for me to find safe, natural alternatives to over the counter medications that I […]
More School Lunch Ideas
I love sending Isabella off to school to with fun, nutritious lunches. It’s important to fuel our kids with healthy foods and snacks so they can do their best throughout the school day. But, as busy moms they need to be easy and quick to put together too. Here are some more of our favorites! […]
D.I.Y. Taco Seasoning….Say goodbye to those little packets forever!
Most people know that I’m not really a fan of buying prepackaged stuff that I can make myself cheaper and healthier. But, what I am a fan of is convenience. So, quick and easy is a requirement. I love to make my own taco seasoning mix. I can control what I put in it, its healthier, […]
This Italian Girl Needs Her Pasta…Here Are My Picks for the Best Tasting Alternative Pastas!
I love pasta. Is there anyone that doesn’t? In addition to it being delicious , it’s such an easy way to pull together dinner on a busy weeknight. But, we don’t eat ” regular ” pasta at home as much anymore. I set out to find the best tasting alternative pastas. I’ve tried a LOT […]
Buying Organic and Other Food Choices
As moms, we all want to make sure our families are eating healthy. But “healthy “means different things to different people. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, sugar free. Grass fed beef, pasture raised chicken, or commercially raised meat? Some people would never give their kids a cookie, while others are ok with sweet treats. I […]
