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5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day

February 14, 2014

5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day Indulging on Valentines Day doesn’t mean you have to blow your clean eating plan!  Here’s some decadent treats that look elaborate, taste amazing, and yet are both simple to make and easy on your health.  No need to give up your sweet tooth this Valentines Day! 1. […]

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Growing Healthy Kids: School Lunch Ideas

January 16, 2014

I get a lot of requests for ideas on how to get kids to eat healthy.  Considering I have 5 kids of my own, I can assure you that while it can be a challenge at times to keep our kids healthy, it’s far from impossible!  I’m going to share with you some of the […]

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ADHD and Asperger Syndrome: There Is Hope!

October 3, 2013

“Have you ever considered there could be something wrong with him?  As in medically?” The question took me by surprise and for a few moments I could barely respond.  The feelings that took over shocked me as they weren’t feelings of defense or anger but actually relief!  Relief that maybe it wasn’t all my fault, […]

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Citrus Cranberry Gluten Free Scones

September 19, 2013

Fall is coming and for our family, this is our first authentic fall season we’ve experienced in 5 years!  Our little island home in the South Pacific has only one “season” – hot and humid!  So while we’re not too sure how we’ll handle the colder weather, we are looking forward to experiencing the beauties […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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Why Go Gluten Free

April 18, 2013

You’d have to pretty much live in a plastic bubble to not have noticed all the hype these days about gluten free diets.  But if you’re anything like me when this all started, you’ve probably asked, “why go gluten free?”  Is this just another “fad diet”? The rise in gluten free products came about as […]

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Tony Horton Checks Out Shakeology

February 14, 2013

P90X creator Tony Horton checks out Shakeology!  Want to check it out yourself?  Shakeology comes with a 30-day-bottom-of-the-bag guarantee so what have you got to lose?!

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Oatmeal! The Breakfast of Champions?

January 24, 2013

You’ve got a rushed, early morning but you know you need a hearty breakfast to get you through all you’ve got to do today.  What to eat?  How about a steaming bowl of oatmeal?!  We eat a lot of oatmeal in our house.  Seriously, a LOT!  I love it; my kids love it.  It’s filling, it’s nutritious, […]

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