In my house, there have been birthday cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, creme brulee, key lime pie and even fudgy brownies. Birthday cakes . . . not so much, at least not very often. This year we got a little closer to something traditional - my son Micah requested a rich and creamy caramel cheesecake. I mean, at least cake is in the word. He’s [...] Continue Reading
Archives for September 2022
Easy Kale Salad Recipe With Apples & Bleu Cheese
Need a delicious salad recipe that’s full of flavor and takes just a few minutes to make? This recipe has it all - crisp sweet apples, savory bleu cheese and antioxidant-rich kale tossed in a light vinaigrette that my whole family loves. Through the magic of massaging - aka a technique that involves scrunching the leaves in your hands - this [...] Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Bee Propolis + DIY Tincture Recipe
Have you ever mixed up a simple homemade cough syrup with honey or massaged this healing salve into a strained muscle? If so, you’ve already experienced some of the benefits of an ancient healing modality called apitherapy - aka the use of bee products for therapeutic purposes. Clinical research now supports many traditional apitherapy uses, [...] Continue Reading
Healthy Snacks For Kids: 25 Grab-and-Go Ideas
I make quick, healthy meals a priority so that my family has time for other activities, but sometimes the gaps between meals stretch longer than we want them to. With that in mind, here are some healthy snacks that keep us on-the-go and out of the hangry zone. Granola Goodness & Nut Bars Nut, Honey & Oat Granola Bars (Pictured) [...] Continue Reading