When I started Simple Clean Living in 2011 it started as my journey to move away from highly processed food. I wanted to create more foods that were made with clean, healthy, whole food ingredients. It was also about choosing household cleaners and personal care products. I wanted products that didn’t contain all of the toxic chemicals that so many store-bought products contain. But I find that the…
Summer has now gone and fall has arrived. That means the start of soup and stew season is upon us. I’m not someone who eats a lot of soup during the hot summer months. Just like I don’t drink hot beverages. For some reason, it just makes me too warm. But now that the weather is getting cooler and it’s getting dark earlier, I want soups like this…
How often do you focus on clearing clutter in your house? It could be draining your energy! The past year has been interesting for me. Of course, there is still a global pandemic happening that has changed how we all move and live in the world. It’s created a new sense of normal. But of course, my life changed even more when my sweet father left this world…
I have been inspired to create and eat more Mediterranean-based recipes this year. Especially during the warm months of the year. That area of the world is known for having greater longevity than here in the US. It is lower in sugar and rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. They also consume less red meat and more fish. And the olive oil is always flowing as well. I…
There has never been a time when the need for self-love is greater than now. If you are learning how to manage the energy in your life it’s even more important! You will tolerate far more people and things that deplete energy when you aren’t in a place of self-love. But what does self-love actually look like? There is a lot of talk about learning to love oneself.…
Oils and fats have had a bad reputation for decades. But now, research shows that consuming high-quality fats is good for your health. One of the healthiest fats out there is extra virgin olive oil. And most medical experts would agree. Olive oil is a type of vegetable oil extracted from olives, the fruits of the olive tree. It is a staple in many Mediterranean diets and has…
September is here! And that means that it’s officially pumpkin spice season. I really enjoy all of the spices of the season and love good pumpkin spice or chai lattes. But here in South Carolina, early September still gets pretty darn hot! So, while I want to enjoy some pumpkin goodness, drinking a hot beverage is not going to work for me! I also don’t like all of…
If you want to stay healthy, then it is important to get up off of the couch and get some exercise regularly. One of the easiest and most simple forms of exercise that you can do is to take a walk. There are some great health benefits of walking that you can experience when you begin to walk regularly! Let me just say that I love walking! I…
No one wants to feel crappy! I know I sure don’t! But that’s exactly how a person feels when their energetic vibration is low. When in this state you can feel downright bad. You may experience different negative emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, frustration, and jealousy….and you may even experience illness. Low vibing just doesn’t feel very good! Living a high-vibing lifestyle just feels better. It comes…
There are some times when I’m just inspired to create a new recipe and this simple Greek frittata was definitely inspired. Today when I was thinking about what I wanted to fix for lunch, nothing sounded good at all. I absolutely hate it when that happens. So as I stood there, in front of my refrigerator wanting something to catch my attention, I noticed the eggs. I haven’t…