The Best Natural Cleaning Products for a Spotless HomeThe Best Natural Cleaning Products for a Spotless HomeJanuary 14, 2023 at 09:27PMLooking to make the switch to natural cleaning products for your home? Look no further than this list of the best non-toxic cleaning products and what to look for and what to avoid in your cleaning products. Here’s a confession no one will be surprised by: I am a total neat freak. Actually, I should say clean freak because I’m far more likely to spend an hour scrubbing the floors than folding my clothes or organizing my closet. It’s no secret I love things clean…a habit I 100% attribute to my Mom who is meticulous with her cleaning (she’s famous for her baking soda tricks!). Now let me be clear: there is not such thing as a spotless home. I do my very…

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Banana Peanut Butter SmoothieBanana Peanut Butter SmoothieJanuary 12, 2023 at 05:54PMAn ultra-thick and creamy smoothie, this classic banana peanut butter smoothie tastes just like a milkshake, but packed full of nutrition! Made with just 4 simple ingredients that you almost definitely have on hand! The perfect breakfast or snack smoothie. I declare this the summer of smoothies! And no, not your average breakfast smoothie but the summer of afternoon pick-me-up smoothies! I’ve never been a non-breakfast smoothie eater before but now that we live in an area with full-blown summer (that sees temps above 80 degrees!) I’m down for anything that will cool me off. This classic banana peanut butter smoothie is no exception. I’ll be honest, this recipe is for 1 person but I almost never make it for one. C and I have been enjoying their sweetness almost everyday in the…

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Baby Banana MuffinsBaby Banana MuffinsJanuary 12, 2023 at 10:19AMLooking for an easy snack or breakfast to whip up for your baby or toddler? These baby banana muffins are free of added sugar, sweetened with banana and packed full of fiber. You can also sneak in some hidden veggies! Hello from picky toddler land! My one very eager baby eater is now a picky toddler so finding recipes she’ll eat and enjoy has become a bit of a struggle around here. Luckily my one year old is obsessed with these baby muffins! They’re sweetened with banana, come together with high-fiber oat flour and a small protein boost from eggs. You can even sneak in some hidden veggies. I usually make a full batch of these and then freeze a bunch for quick and easy snacking. Sydney loves these and I love the ingredients! We…

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Banana Pancakes for Babies and ToddlersBanana Pancakes for Babies and ToddlersJanuary 10, 2023 at 10:12AM4 Ingredient Banana Pancakes for babies and toddlers with no sugar added and sweetness entirely from banana! Perfect for baby led weaning and toddlers alike. The whole family will love this easy baby pancakes breakfast recipe made from simple ingredients! I promised myself that in 2023 I would start to share some of the recipes I make frequently for Sydney. The baby food world has A LOT of opinions so I’m not going to get into any of that or the “right” way to feed your baby (hint: there’s no right way) but I love being able to share some of our hit baby food recipes with you. The hardest part of feeding Sydney has been coming up with recipes that are baby-friendly and also delicious. Would my kid…

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How To Make Green Juice In Your BlenderHow To Make Green Juice In Your BlenderJanuary 04, 2023 at 04:33PMDon’t have a juicer? No problem! You can have green juice in minutes with this step-by-step tutorial on how to make green juice in your blender in just two basic steps. All you need is a high-speed blender and some cheesecloth. Green juices have had their moment in the spotlight… While I don’t think they’re the cure to all health issues I do think they’re a great way to pack a ton of nutrients in a drink! The Benefits of Green Juice There is absolutely nothing wrong with fruit and vegetable pulp. Fiber is great for the body and we all need it in our diet, but sometimes it can get in the way of our body absorbing all of those vitamins and minerals from…

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Tofu Pasta with Tomato Sauce [Tofu Bolognese]Tofu Pasta with Tomato Sauce [Tofu Bolognese]January 03, 2023 at 07:02PMA recipe for vegan tofu pasta with tomato sauce. A plant-based spin on bolognese made with high-protein tofu and other wholesome ingredients. The perfect weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love. I feel like tofu is one of those controversial ingredients. You either love it or hate it. I’m on a mission to convince those on the hate it team to join the love it team. Tofu is an incredible source of plant-based protein made from condensed soy milk. It is also a great source of fiber and calcium. Vegans and vegetarians tend to be on team tofu but really it’s a great option for carnivores and meat-eaters too! I personally love the taste and feel good about having more meatless meal options. I also…

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5 Healthy Chia Pudding Recipes5 Healthy Chia Pudding RecipesDecember 21, 2022 at 07:56PMHave you ever tried making chia pudding? This post is teaching you how to make chia pudding and how to customize it with 5 healthy recipes so you never get tired of this delicious breakfast or dessert recipe! A delicious gluten-free snack as well! I feel like chia seeds get a bad rap. I know they get stuck on your teeth but otherwise they make for a pretty amazing base for so many delicious recipes! They’re an incredible source of fiber, protein, healthy fats (including omega-3s!) and when used in chia pudding they make for the perfect snack or breakfast (or even dessert!). It’s all about knowing how to get the right balance of chia seeds to liquid and then toppings in order the perfect your chia seed perfect. I’m here…

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Best of Clean Beauty 2022Best of Clean Beauty 2022December 15, 2022 at 05:34PMWelcome to the last official post of 2022! I shared this in my weekly newsletter but wow having a kid really does crazy things to your sense of time. 2022 has simultaneously been the longest and fastest year of my life. I feel like I’m only just now getting back into a good groove with my skincare and makeup. The first few months with a newborn were a doozy and both just fell onto the back-burner. But now, skincare and makeup are my escape from mom life. My start of day makeup routine makes me feel like a whole human even though Sydney couldn’t care less and my end of day skincare routine helps me unwind from the very long days. We’ve moved past the days of self-preservation and back into…

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How To Make a Salt Scrub RecipeHow To Make a Salt Scrub RecipeDecember 13, 2022 at 10:17PMLooking to learn how to make a salt scrub recipe? This basic body scrub recipe will help you customize it to your liking so you can maximize the detox benefits of this therapeutic scrub. Most of you probably know how different C and I am so it’s rare we have a joint activity we both enjoy. The spa is one of the few exceptions. I’m actually not a big massage person but I love a good, relaxing water circuit and so C and I try to make a point of visiting one every month or so. Now before the judgment comes let me preface this by also saying that I love a good deal. There’s a zero percent chance I’m going to monthly water spa circuits if…

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Chicken Lentil SoupChicken Lentil SoupDecember 12, 2022 at 09:59PMLooking for a filling and flavorful chicken lentil soup recipe? This delicious soup is packed full of vegetables, spices and a great protein boost from chicken and lentils. I think I may have more soups than any other category of recipe here on the blog. It’s no secret I’m a soup lover and while I love the weather of summer I genuinely look forward to temps cooling off because it means soup season is here! But let’s be real, the weather doesn’t really stop me from consuming all.the.soup. It was 80 here last week and you better bet I will still whipping up this chicken lentil soup! This was actually one of my favorite soup recipes from last year but by the time I finalized it, it was spring and soups weren’t exactly in vogue.…

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