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Does Your Oatmeal have Glyphosate?

Does Your Oatmeal have Glyphosate?

 I recently partnered* with One Degree Organics Brand to play with their varieties of unflavored oats in the kitchen and noticed that they promote their products as being glyphosate residue-free. Wait, hold up. Do you mean I’ve been eating oats with glyphosate? Sadly, yes! In…

Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns for Fall

Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns for Fall

Do you know how to knit or are you learning this summer? Now is a GREAT time to find a knitting pattern for a Fall Dog Sweater & get knitting! Once a pattern is completed, additional sweaters are usually easier to make, so why not…

BioKult Probiotics Review

BioKult Probiotics Review

I’ve recently had the opportunity to test the Bio-Kult products and as I had a trip to Costa Rica planned, what better way to test out probiotics than while traveling? Traveling often means complete digestive chaos for me as I get dehydrated on planes plus my eating and sleeping patterns are off due to time changes. (more…)

Foods to Try in Costa Rica

Foods to Try in Costa Rica

  We just got back from a phenomenal trip to Costa Rica complete with jungle hikes, close-up wildlife encounters, and lots of yummy local food. As it’s so lush and green in Costa Rica, lots of fruits and vegetables are grown in every town, so…

Cleansing the Air I breathe with the portable FEND Device

Cleansing the Air I breathe with the portable FEND Device

I have flown more times in the past two years than I have in my whole life. With a daughter going to school across the country & a new business venture back East, we have traversed the country many times racking up numerous hours in…

Vegetarian Bibimbap with Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak

Vegetarian Bibimbap with Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak

 

As we eat primarily a plant-based diet, I get SO excited when new meat alternatives come out. Nasoya asked if I would like to try out their new Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak and I could not help but respond back with a resounding YES YES YES!

I received the Korean BBQ Flavored Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak to try out, so I made a vegetarian Bibimbap under the guidance of my daughter as she absolutely loves Korean food. (more…)

6 Sleeping Tips to Get a Better Night’s Rest

6 Sleeping Tips to Get a Better Night’s Rest

6 Sleeping Tips to Get a Better Night’s Rest Sleep is an extremely important part of your day. You probably already know this, but did you know that sleeping better actually makes you healthier? Getting the optimal amount of sleep is crucial to your health…

5 Mommy and Me Outfit Ideas for Spring & Summer

5 Mommy and Me Outfit Ideas for Spring & Summer

Mommy and me outfits are similar accessories or clothes for a mom and her daughter. They are adorable and fun because you can tweak them to suit any occasion. It all depends on your taste. For instance, if you have a special event, you and…

Spicy Paneer Veggie salad with Gopi Paneer

Spicy Paneer Veggie salad with Gopi Paneer

Entrée Recipe Contest Submission – Spicy Paneer Veggie salad with Gopi Paneer

I wanted to make a salad with paneer that would be tasty, yet easy to transport should I want to bring it on a summer picnic or make it in advance for a social gathering. Here’s my Spicy Paneer Veggie salad recipe and it’s SO YUMMY! I used blanched broccoli, carrots, chickpeas, and bell pepper with pan-fried paneer coated in curry, garlic & red pepper flakes. Toss all together with fresh lemon juice, more fresh garlic, and high-quality EVOO. (more…)

5 Skills Every Child Should Have Before They are Thirteen

5 Skills Every Child Should Have Before They are Thirteen

Many times, as children approach their teenage years, parents begin to wonder if the kids have been taught all they need to know to lead a successful life.

Spiced lentil soup with Karoun Labne

Spiced lentil soup with Karoun Labne

Red lentils are unique in that they cook a bit faster than regular brown or green lentils and offer up a creamier texture. Lentils are one of my favorite legumes as they are low in calories, rich in iron and folate and an excellent source…

Hungry Planet Crispy & Fried Plant Based Chicken Salad

Hungry Planet Crispy & Fried Plant Based Chicken Salad

 I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links.

I’m so ready to start of summer and am already catching the warm weather vibe with this berry salad with plant based fried chicken on top. This sweet and savory combo is lightened up as Hungry Planet plant-based Chicken Crispy & Fried contains 28% less fat
and 51% less sodium than conventional chicken. Each vegan chicken patty also packs a whopping 14 grams of plant based protein as well! (more…)