Thanks to my mother-in-law, my boys love pumpkin apple muffins. I love making them and I really miss being able to indulge in them! So I started experimenting with the leftover ingredients from a batch of their muffins. Over time I have come up with these satisfying pumpkin scones (for lack of a better word)….
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Eye Makeup Remover
As you know, I am always looking to reduce the toxins in my body. I have recently found a very easy way to do this. By swapping out my eye makeup remover I have eliminated multiple potentially harmful toxins. Remember, your skin is your biggest organ. Whatever you put on your skin will be absorbed…
What Do You See?
I recently heard how important it is to keep healthy food choices at eye level in your refrigerator. Previously, when I opened my fridge I was staring at my husband’s beer, my kid’s pudding and condiments. I had to dig around to find something healthy and I was tempted by all that wasn’t. Changing the…
Egg Muffins
Egg muffins are a great way to start your morning. I find it is difficult to make vegetables part of my morning routine. These little muffins are a huge help with that. One easy to make batch yields a dozen, plenty to save. I put half in the fridge and the other half in the…
Lemon+Water= A Good Start
Want to kick start your morning? Consider drinking a glass of warm lemon water first thing in the morning. (Have it before you drink coffee, tea, or juice.) Not only are you getting a headstart on your water intake, which is very important, but there are other health benefits as well. You are giving your…
“Pink Eye”
Last week I had that funny feeling in my eye…The sticky irritated, “I just want to close my eye” feeling. Sure enough when I looked in the mirror one eye was quite bloodshot. Of course it was late afternoon and I couldn’t get into the doctor. Truth be told, this time of year I didn’t…
Tea Time
In the last few years I have become slightly obsessed with tea. I have a drawer in my kitchen dedicated to teas and each serves a different purpose. Here are a few of my favorites…. Tea to Satisfy a Craving Good Earth Sweet & Spicy– While cutting sugar from my diet a dear friend introduced…
Hearty Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great way to start the day, especially on a cold winter’s day! The best oatmeal is the kind you make yourself, not the pre-packaged full of sugar variety. If you are short on time you can make it in the microwave to speed up the process. Ingredients Rolled oats Heart healthy and…
Sleep
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your health is to get plenty of good quality sleep. There are numerous benefits to a good night’s sleep; improved memory, sharpened attention, and decreased stress levels. If you are sick or fighting chronic disease sleep is crucial! When you sleep your body works…
Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Veggies
This tenderloin is Ah-MAZING! I cannot claim the recipe for the tenderloin as my own. I found it on Food Network and the link is here… http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/pork-tenderloin-with-seasoned-rub-recipe.html This recipe is great on its own but I wanted something to go with it. These roasted veggies are a great addition. Ingredients for Roasted Veggies Red potatoes…
Spanish Rice
This dish is a family pleasing meal in our house. The best part for me is that it is super simple to make. An added bonus is that it is a one dish meal so cleanup is a cinch! Ingredients Ground beef Bacon bits Onion 1 1/2 cups long grain rice 2 cups chicken broth…
Facial Toner
When trying to limit toxins it is important to consider the products that you use on your hair, face and body. The skin is your biggest organ. Since your skin is porous what you put on it will be absorbed and enter your body. Limiting toxins in this matter is VERY difficult. It is extremely…
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