The weather is a BALMY 50 degrees today. We have been busy riding scooters and doing other fun things outside. Warm air and scooter riding just make a person feel healthy, and to keep that feeling going, we decided to make smoothies for lunch. We had three kinds of frozen fruit on hand, and we…
Are you ready for a super simple recipe with sneaky healthy ingredients that tastes delicious? This one was originally introduced to us by Granny, she is the queen smoothie maker; however, we too, have adopted some of her tricks. Because she makes a smoothie every day, my kids (and myself included) love these healthy smoothies. …
If you’re looking for a cool, refreshing dessert try out this Blueberry Fool. I often think of this treat with Spring or early Summer. It is light, creamy, and has a surprise of blueberries with lemon zest. It is great on a warm summer night or upcoming special occasion! I have made it…
My family – kids especially – love anything blueberry here. A fresh pint of blueberries easily disappears after a day or two. My mom, who is an expert muffin maker (or as the kids call them ‘cupcakes’), takes the cake for her homemade blueberry muffins. Not only are they delicious, but much of the fun…
Happy New Year, friends! What are you hoping this new year will bring to you? Today for lunch, we each said 3 things we were looking forward to this year, and I loved the kids’ responses. We had everything from “I’m looking forward to swimming,” to “I’m looking forward to making new friends,” to “I…
We love Carrot Orange Pineapple Smoothies at our house! Healthy, Bright, Tangy, Sweet, Icy- Carrot Orange Pineapple Smoothies are delish! The kids love the bright, fresh flavors, and I take a lot of joy in seeing my kids drink down veggies and fruits that are so good for them. The combo of orange and carrots…
Smoothies are a great way to start the day! Not only are they healthy, but they are so refreshing, and filled with fruit and yogurt, making for a light cream base. Mmmm! There is no sugar in this recipe – just add honey for desired amount of sweetness. There is nothing like being reminded of warm tropical…
Eating healthy is what one may expect for this time of year. With the New Year, most of us make resolutions and healthy eating and exercise often are a place for many of us to start. So, I am hopping on the bandwagon, and trying out some wholesome (and hopefully better) recipes. Our family loves…
This week we tried this super healthy, super easy, super satisfying soup: Salsa Verde Chicken Chili. Can you tell I LOVE it? This soup is so perfect for this time of year. It is warm and a little bit spicy, which seems just right on a chilly day. But it is also light, healthy, fresh, and…
Spring has sprung here in Iowa, and with the warm weather comes a hankering for popsicles. We made these scrumptious chocolate mocha popsicles a few days ago. Don’t tell anyone…they’re sugar free! And packed full of protein, calcium, and rich chocolatey coffee flavors. They were SO good and SO healthy! Nothing makes me more happy…