Foods 
When you first start learning to bake with coconut flour, you might encounter a bit of a learning curve! It will get easier, though, especially thanks to simple recipes like these grain-free banana chia muffins. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. When I first began using coconut flour, more food ended up in the trash than in my family’s tummy. In fact, I was so discouraged by trying to bake with coconut flour that I made play dough out of it just to dwindle down my 4 lb bag. My bag of coconut flour just ...Read More
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Not only does homemade taco seasoning mix taste better, it's a great way to avoid unnecessary and bad ingredients and also to save money. I remember the first time I was cooking for my grandma after she found out she had celiac disease. It was a family function and we were having Mexican food. Yum. I was making the meat to go along with our little Mexican Fiesta. It should be easy peasy, right? Wrong. Looking for more gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. I had assumed it would be as easy as picking up the ground meat, a few taco ...Read More
Mexican Fiesta Smoothie
Strawberry, lime, pineapple, and a hint of spice come together in the most delicious Mexican Fiesta Smoothie ever. It's super flavorful and very easy to make! Smoothies have become a staple in our house. They're a quick, easy way to whip up a breakfast that the kids (and parents) enjoy. My husband has recently begun major smoothie experimentation. Sometimes the smoothies are a huge hit and other times...they're a total bomb. When the kids turn their nose up at them and make a crazy face, we know it was a failure. I don't like wasting food, so I'm ready to share with you a tried and true smoothie. It's a ...Read More
7 Minute Homemade Salsa
Having a Mexican fiesta? Need to kick up the wow and yum factor a little bit? Might I suggest this 7 minute homemade salsa recipe? Making fabulous homemade salsa is so ridiculously fast, easy, and so tasty you'll never want to use store-bought salsa again. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. If you know me, you know I love my Mexican food. Whether it's making chipotle-style burrito bowls, southwest beef fajita salads, pollo fiesta, or going out for Mexican—I'm in! Luke and I are a bit unconventional ...Read More
Pollo Fiesta (a.k.a. Fiesta Chicken)
I'm kinda funny about chicken. All right, I admit it. I don't really like chicken that well. I'd much rather have beef or pork. Chicken is just kinda...blah. But, if I am going to eat chicken, eating chicken with a Mexican flair, like this Fiesta Chicken, is the way to go. Chicken with homemade salsa or creamy guacamole definitely ups the yum factor. And having an easy to throw together recipe, like this one, is always a bonus for this busy mama! A few things to know before making Fiesta Chicken... I think one of the things that has turned me off to chicken is learning how they're raised. I'm not fooling, it's pretty ...Read More
Homeschooling Treating Developmental & Learning Disorders Naturally
What can I use to naturally treat my kids for ADHD? Dyslexia? Autism? This is a question I receive quite frequently via comments on the blog and e-mails. Most regular readers know, I'm a big fan of essential oils and ask if there are oils that can help with some of these issues. Similarly, I also get questions about diet. While I absolutely do love oils and believe eating clean can play a big role in helping curb behavioral problems, I don't believe there are any essential oils that can really get to the root of these issues and diet can't solve everything either. Can they temporarily help with mood, irritability, ...Read More
Easy, Paleo Honey Lemon Chicken
I am so thankful for easy dinner recipes like Paleo Honey Lemon Chicken. While I absolutely adore going to my kids' basketball games and watching them have fun playing with their teammates, I am so glad that today (as of this writing) was the last game of the season. Between the practices and games, it really makes for a busy few months in our family. During those times, it's important I have some meals that are very easy to throw together. I rely a lot on my slow cooker (I make these grain-free slow cooker meals) and also on freezer meals (like these make-ahead keto freezer meals) during this time. But having a few ...Read More
{DIY} Homemade Essential Oil Blemish Treatment
I recently made this homemade blemish treatment recipe. I haven't struggled with blemishes for quite a while. It was definitely something that reared its ugly head when I was a teenager. Eating too much sugar—and using too much Rave hairspray (resulting in lots of ugly zits around the hairline)—did not help things. Sometimes, I still have some zits that pop up, and I've found this blemish treatment works like a charm for me. I've talked to others who have tried it out and had great success as well. How this Essential Oil Blemish Treatment Works Each of the 4 ingredients in this blemish ...Read More
