It is a new year here in SC and the weather has been pretty cold the past week. We had a very warm start to the year so this was a nice change! I love every season, but I do love it when the weather is cooler. That’s because I LOVE soups and stews....
9 Ways to Rid Your Kitchen of Plastic
Plastic is everywhere. We’ve become so reliant on the use of plastics that it is easy to be unaware of just how much of it we use everyday. Plastics are inexpensive and tend to hold up well. But, plastic is not the healthiest option for the objects we use regularly. Especially those connected to...
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Eating clean doesn’t mean that you have to spend hours and hours in the kitchen. And using the crock pot is the perfect way to ensure that you can have a healthy meal without lots of labor. What I particularly love about using the slow cooker for a recipe like this is that I...
Why Diet and Exercise Are Not Enough
So, you find that you aren’t feeling quite as good as you used to. You may have some minor nagging health issues. Perhaps you’ve gained some weight. And you find that you feel overwhelmed and burned out more often. So you make the choice to get healthy. When people make the decision to improve...
Grilled Peaches
In the summertime when the heat is high, no one wants to be in the kitchen cooking! So if you’re in need of a great summertime dessert, then grilled peaches are an easy and delicious dessert treat! These are topped with a homemade vanilla Greek yogurt sauce that is absolutely divine! Peaches are plentiful...
Natural Homemade Deodorant
A few years ago, I learned about the potential health risk of using a store bought deodorant. Many people are unaware that most store bought antiperspirants are considered over the counter drugs. Because of this the FDA regulates them. This is due to the use of aluminum salt, which blocks the pores and prevents...
How to Cut Sugar Out of Your Diet
On my own journey, balancing blood sugar was a big part of helping me to have more energy. When I started to cut sugar out of my diet, I started to feeling better. Let’s face it, we eat WAY too much sugar each day here in the US. Processed sugar is hidden in a...
Gardening in Small Spaces
It’s the end of April and here in South Carolina, the winter has long been over and we are well into growing season. It is prime gardening time here in the South! That means there is plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that are starting to grow which are both healthy for the body…and...