This post will walk you through how to make a grocery budget you can stick with, as well as a food budget calculator to give you a ballpark of where to set your food budget. Also, learn helpful tips to reduce your food budget so you can save more (and go on that family vacation you've been talking about). If you're like most people, you probably don't realize how much money you're spending each month on food. Maybe you have no idea how much you spend each month on food. You go to the ... continue reading...
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How Much To Budget For Groceries with Tips To Save Money + Food Budget Calculator
Spongy Paleo Flatbread [Gluten free, Dairy free, AIP, Whole 30]
These Paleo flatbread rounds are delicious to eat with soup, as a tortilla, or even as a wrap. Dip it in your favorite guacamole or top it with chicken and fresh herbs. No matter how you choose to use these, you're going to love them. Why i love this recipe When you're following the Paleo diet, AIP, or another grain-free & dairy free lifestyle, one craving that seems to always be there is bread. There's just something about it. This flatbread recipe hits the spot and ... continue reading...
20 Meal Planning Templates That Will Take The Stress Out Of Cooking
Do you want to take control of your meal times during the week? Using a meal planning template is one of the easiest ways to make a weekly meal plan and a menu for what to cook for dinner. It's time to take the stress and overwhelm out of home cooked meals...for good. By simply taking a few minutes each week to make a plan, you’ll be able to cook more at home, be healthier, AND enjoy the food you’re eating. Doesn't that sound great? Below are 20+ options for meal planning ... continue reading...
Ultimate Women’s Wellness Bundle 2020 – My Picks & Review
The Ultimate Women's Wellness Bundle is put together by a company called Ultimate Bundles. They strive to put together these AWESOME bundles for you and me each year, on a variety of topics. This bundle (the 2020 version) is only available February 5th - February 10th, 2020. Ultimate Women's Wellness Bundle The 2020 edition of the Ultimate Women's Wellness Bundle (a BRAND NEW bundle) is HERE! If you’ve never bought a bundle from Ultimate Bundles, I am going to tell you exactly why ... continue reading...
How To Avoid Processed Food…Even When It Feels Impossible
You've probably heard "avoid processed food" and "processed food is bad for you". But maybe you're not sure what people mean by "processed food", and what's so bad about it. And how do you even avoid processed food if you want to? Keep reading to find out exactly how you can transform your diet (and your family's diet) to a real food diet...for good. In this three part series, we're talking about: What exactly is processed food? Is it really bad for us? If we want to avoid it...how ... continue reading...
10 Surprising Highly Processed Foods To Avoid Like The Plague
There have been several studies lately that scientifically prove how awful processed foods are for you. And honestly, it's not that surprising, is it? I mean...I don't think anyone is surprised by the notion that the farther food gets from its natural state, the less healthy it will be. And that there are plenty of processed foods to avoid like the plague...specifically the highly (or ultra) processed foods. Did you know you can easily tell how much processing a food has been through ... continue reading...
23 Paleo Valentine’s Day Desserts [GF | DF | Grain Free]
Use this list to find the perfect Paleo Valentine's Day dessert for you and your sweetheart to share. All the recipes on this page are Paleo, which means gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free (among other things). But don't let all those labels fool you. These desserts are delicious. What is a Paleo dessert? It's a little tricky to make Paleo desserts. Paleo desserts are refined sugar free, gluten free, grain free, and usually dairy free. The Paleo diet ... continue reading...
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries [Paleo, GF, DF]
These oven baked sweet potato fries are a delicious side dish or a simple healthy snack you can make at home in 30 minutes. They're Paleo and gluten free. I remember the first time I had sweet potato fries. My boyfriend (now husband) and I were eating at a local pub and I was in a "let's try a new food" mood. That doesn't happen that often for me. But I'm sure glad I did! Sweet potato fries became an instant favorite. Homemade oven Baked Sweet POtato Fries In the years since my ... continue reading...
32 Simple Self Care Ideas For Overwhelmed And Busy Moms
I've compiled a master list of 32 simple self care ideas for stressed out, busy, overworked and overwhelmed moms. To me, self care means more than just journaling, meditating, or doing yoga (although those things are great). You can do self care in tons of different ways as long as you're being intentional to relax in what you're doing. Keep reading to learn more and get some simple ideas for how you can care for yourself. What is self care? In its simplest terms...self care is ... continue reading...
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups [Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan]
These dark chocolate almond butter cups are nourishing, craving-busting, and incredibly satisfying, I can't wait for you to make these yourself. Next time that chocolate peanut butter cup craving hits, reach for a homemade version made with real food. Why this recipe is different This recipe is different than the store because YOU are in control of what goes in, and what stays out. You have total control of how dark of chocolate (or how sweet) you use. If you can't find a ... continue reading...
How to Meal Plan with a Free PDF Template
Does just the thought of meal planning get you stressed? Maybe you feel like it's going to take you an hour just to get up the energy to do it? If you've been looking for a step by step guide for how to meal plan using a template, you've found it. And even if it's not your favorite thing to do, that's okay. Because there are people out there who LOVE it. Really love it. Like...get out of bed and all they can think about is meal planning. And those people have created awesome resources ... continue reading...
Avocado Chocolate Pudding (Paleo | Dairy Free | Refined Sugar Free)
Pudding made with avocados? Really? Yes, really. If you try this avocado chocolate pudding recipe, you'll quickly learn why avocados as a base for pudding makes perfect sense! The avocado provides a creamy texture, while the cocoa powder and the honey give it the rich chocolate flavor. I remember eating pudding snack packs when I was a kid. I loved the chocolate flavor. Not so much on the tapioca for me, though. This homemade chocolate pudding is like a deluxe, grown up, healthy ... continue reading...