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Low-Sugar Holiday Cranberry Brie Bites

Low-Sugar Holiday Cranberry Brie Bites

I love a nice dessert to finish off a meal, but I don’t care for overly sweet treats. When given the choice, I tend to gravitate towards the cheese and fruit platter for dessert. I’ve created this easy sweet and creamy low-sugar Holiday Cranberry Brie Bite recipe…

Natural Sleep Aids That Work

Natural Sleep Aids That Work

I attend many natural product expos and events and receive herbal or homeopathic remedies to try. It’s nice because I can personally test out different products and make recommendations based on my own real experience.  Interestingly enough, when my friends and readers ask about different…

Crispy Vegetarian Taco Eggrolls – Great for Bowl Games!

Crispy Vegetarian Taco Eggrolls – Great for Bowl Games!

It’s football bowl season, so that means finger food for entertaining! Here’s a healthy vegetarian taco eggroll using JSL Vegan wrappers that is easy to whip up prior to the big game.

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White Elephant Ideas for 2018

White Elephant Ideas for 2018

I’d like to think I’m a White Elephant expert as my items are ALWAYS highly sought after – heck, even fist-fight worthy! I jest, but really the point about having a White Elephant party is to have a mix of REALLY COOL USEFUL items blended…

5 great versatile CBD uses for Moms

5 great versatile CBD uses for Moms

It’s hard to get away from CBD at the moment – it’s a common topic in the media, and you most likely have a friend that thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread. And to be fair, they have a point! Cannabidiol (CBD) and…

Pumpkin Out of a Book Project

Pumpkin Out of a Book Project

This is the perfect craft for those who love to read AND for those who hate to read! Transform a book that is old, damaged, or just plain horrible, into a super cute book pumpkin. (more…)

Moms: Warning About Loperamide

Moms: Warning About Loperamide

 This post was sponsored by Influence Central as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. You may have heard or read about Loperamide in the news recently, but one drug warning can blend into another, so it’s…

Vegan Ginger Squash Potstickers with Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper

Vegan Ginger Squash Potstickers with Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper

I’ve been getting a variety of squash in my weekly produce box delivered to my house, so the quandary has been what to do with all that squashy goodness? I love flavorful food that is easy to prepare, so I was excited to make my…

Easy Fall Entertaining with Tyson® Any’tizers®

Easy Fall Entertaining with Tyson® Any’tizers®

“This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.”

As the leaves change into fiery oranges and golds, I get so excited to decorate my home with similar nature-inspired colors. My pumpkin decor comes out and I love getting yellow or orange flowers to complement the seasonal decor. With the days getting shorter, however, I find that I have less time in my day to get things done.  Planning is so important! However, I hate sacrificing on quality when I have guests coming over, even when I’m super short on time. (more…)

Brain Exercise with Puzzles

Brain Exercise with Puzzles

This post is sponsored by Jigsaw Puzzle but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I eat a healthy diet and exercise but have found that in my down-time I was aimlessly surfing social media and watching cat videos. As I was filling…

Lilikoi (Passionfruit) Quick Bread Recipe

Lilikoi (Passionfruit) Quick Bread Recipe

I first enjoyed lilikoi also known as passionfruit when my family and I stayed on the tiny island of Rarotonga for a summer. There was a passionfruit vine outside our ‘hut and my young daughter would go out daily and shake the vine to see…

Toasty Quinoa + Snap Peas & Sweet Corn

Toasty Quinoa + Snap Peas & Sweet Corn

Swapping quinoa for rice ups the nutrient game for this one-bowl favorite. Make quinoa up to five days ahead and store in fridge. You can also make the entire dish ahead of time and simply warm it up for dinner. (more…)