Monthly Archives: March 2012

Finally….Fantasticall-y Fudge-y Brownies!

Finally!  I have been on a search for yummy brownies for weeks now!  I have been unable to bake a from-scratch brownie, with healthy ingredients, without them tasting like cardboard.  Whole wheat flour just doesn’t work.  I tried.  It doesn’t. … Continue reading

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Healthified Caramel Popcorn Squares

In light of the recent news about organic popcorn and how healthy it is for us, I thought it would be a good idea to make a popcorn snack. Plain ole popcorn can be boring after a while so why not … Continue reading

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Do-It-Yourself Laundry Detergent

In an effort to cut out unnecessary chemicals from my life (and cut down my grocery bill,) I scoured the internet for a homemade laundry detergent.  I was very, very skeptical.  It seemed way too easy.  So, with just enough … Continue reading

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup – Without Refined Sugar!

Ever since I determined my son could not tolerate corn syrup and I started eliminating it from our diets, my beloved chocolate syrup was no longer.  I was not able to buy it in good conscience, even for just me, … Continue reading

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Fabric Softener – Cheap and Chemical Free

Now, I have to be honest.  I never really use fabric softener.  I never saw the need.  However, when I saw that someone had used white vinegar…I was intrigued.  It is cheap and easy!  I have used this several times … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Label Reading

I have been a label reader my entire adult life. I can’t remember the last time I bought a packaged food that I didn’t pick up and read the ingredients or the nutrition facts. In fact, I probably haven’t! I … Continue reading

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Sensational Strawberry Smoothie

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Food Labels. What do they mean???

I will be posting later today all about food labels and what they mean to help you navigate the confusing claims made by meats, fruits, veggies and boxed foods.  It will be a great reference for your next grocery shopping … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Fruit Dip. Bliss in a Bowl.

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A Little Background…

About 7 years ago I was dealing with a 4 year-old child who had very irrational behavior and crazy temper tantrums that just seemed so uncharacteristic and unnatural that I was actually considering counseling. I was at the end of … Continue reading

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