Category Archives: Healthy Living

Eating wholesome foods and keeping fit

• Versatile Homemade Granola Bars

  This recipe is a family favorite; even my super picky husband loves these and routinely asks for them! I’ve added two ways you can use the basic recipe to make different types of bars but the possibilities are really endless!  MORE

• Ethics, A Budget, and Your Taste Buds: Pick Your Pleasure

  I have reached Ethical Eating Fatigue, people. And I bet you have, too. There is a list as long as my arm concerning the health and ethical grey areas surrounding the food on our plates, and it’s enough to overwhelm a person. Here’s how to break through.  MORE

• Cranberry Power Muffins

  Warm and comforting, these muffins supply power to your body and nutrition for your health.  MORE

• Bike Safety With Kids

  Now that I have three daughters, two of whom ride their own bikes on both quiet streets and major roads alike with me, there are some basic safety steps I take while out on bike trips.  MORE

• 4 Healthy Back-to-School Snack Ideas

  Four great “real food” back-to-school snack ideas to help you avoid the plague of the processed food aisles!  MORE

• Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation

  Travel gives your family a chance to enjoy some quality time together, but maintaining quality nutrition on these excursions can be daunting and seemingly hopeless. Here are some tips for keeping healthy habits even on vacation.  MORE

• Chicken Salad with Dried Apricots, Green Onions, & Pecans

  Chicken salads are quick and easy to throw together. Here is one delicious option to try!  MORE

• How To Return To Gentle Parenting Intentions During Times of Stress

  Do you ever feel bogged down and negative about your parenting interactions when you are feeling tired, stressed or overwhelmed?
  Try a new way of confronting usual parenting challenges. Try to play when you were usually serious and flexibility if you were otherwise set in your decision. That change will help your brain become unstuck from the negative rut and return to your positive and peaceful goal.  MORE

• Giveaway: Barefoot Books Package – $31.98 ARV CLOSED

  Barefoot Books is an independent publisher that offers a variety of high quality products for children and families, including books, games, CDs, puzzles, and gifts. The core values of Barefoot Books are “imagine, explore, create, connect, and give back.”  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Splash

  This week we asked you to share your splash photos with us. Come link up!  MORE

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