Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
You can take lots of short cuts in this lemony kale, bean and barley soup and have it ready in 30 minutes! Any veggie broth will do. I always keep a supply of bouillon on hand so I can make my own broth in minutes.
Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family, a cross between water mint and spearmint, and it’s most often used as a flavoring in breath mints, candies and other foods. My most favorite way to enjoy peppermint is brewed as a caffeine-free tea. But…
Learn more about vein diseases during pregnancy and how you can alleviate pain with this helpful infographic! (more…)
This crispy green tea matcha shortbread have white chocolate chips in it to make it #extra
Did you know that mental disorders are common among children of all ages? As a parent or caregiving, it’s important to know the scope of the problem, what to look for and what to do. Here’s a helpful infographic.
This post is sponsored by Greek Gods but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
It’s hard being good in a sea of holiday goodies and treats, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy seasonal flavors! Gingerbread cookies are my most favorite cookies on the planet, so I wanted to make a healthier treat that brings in those flavors. (more…)
I recently went on a holiday gathering up to the mountains and found myself inspired by the surrounding nature. The leaves were golden, the air was crisp, and giant pine cones were gathered at the base of towering trees. Because the lake and mountain view was…
I’m nailing my stocking stuffer goals this year by pre-ordering gifts online. My teen daughter will often talk to me about trends and cool things out in teen land, and I listen!
This vegetarian gluten-free quiche is not exactly ‘healthy’ as it has tater tots in it (and those are of course fried), but it’s a perfect quick quiche for a vegetarian and gluten-free crowd! The potato bites give this quiche structure and it cooks quickly, so you can have a piping hot quiche ready for unexpected guests within an hour. (more…)
The following article was written by Lauren Grant from the New Hope Network. I LOVE that she put this handy plant-based guide together with costs. If I had a dollar for every time I heard that plant-based eating is expensive, I’d…have a lot more inexpensive…
This post is sponsored by Bona but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. By BoredMom Ruthie The hustle and bustle has just begun! Halloween decorations have been tucked away, and Fall is in full swing! With Thanksgiving rounding the corner and Christmas,…
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. (more…)
