A Heathier Chili with Beans

by Krista Davis August 4, 2013

 Chili is one of those comfort foods that can be packed with unhealthy ingredients, especially if it is processed or the recipe uses package seasoning mix. Ingredients such as bleached enriched flour, sugar, and preservatives are  in it. My low calorie (168 per serving) chili recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find at home. Ingredients:  1 lb. ground turkey or […]

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Top 5 Picks of Healthy Apps for your Smart Phone, Tablet or Other Mobile Devices

by Rhonda Wylie July 24, 2013

Apps are everywhere. We hear about them everyday. How do we know what to choose? Personally, I always go for the FREE apps when possible. With that in mind, I thought I would share some healthy apps to help you with your weight loss goals, making healthier choices, and organizing all your health and medical information. […]

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Debt Reduction Tips and Tools

by Rhonda Wylie July 12, 2013

Paying Off Debt Review Debt reduction is one financial area that many people do not like to think about. Most people make payments on their debts and never consider how much interest they are paying, or how long it will actually take them to become debt-free. They also don’t consider how to pay that debt […]

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Lemon and Herbs Roasted Chicken

by Krista Davis July 4, 2013

        Chicken can be expensive when buying individual pieces, but when using a whole chicken the cost is less and you can use the meat on a variety of things. We like to eat ours by itself, on sandwiches, in soups, and in wraps. This lemon and herb filled roasted chicken is […]

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Green Smoothie for Health and Exercise

by Krista Davis June 25, 2013

I love smoothies, especially my green smoothie that is packed with vitamins and minerals, helping me maintain my health and repair my muscles after exercising. This smoothie isn’t thick like most, it is in-between the consistency of juice and a typical smoothie. Part of the reason I love this smoothie is because I am able to get 1,070 […]

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Homemade Jam (Strawberry or Blackberry)

by Krista Davis June 22, 2013

As most of you know, I love homemade peanut butter; and what goes with peanut butter is jam. I don’t mean store-bought jam or jelly that has a long list of ingredients – I mean simple, fresh homemade jam with whatever berries you want. I have made delicious strawberry jam and wild blackberry jam (the blackberries were picked in […]

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Introducing Our Favorite Products

by Rhonda Wylie June 20, 2013

Hello everyone. We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all who have followed our blog. We are excited to be building an audience. I am sorry that we have not been posting often, lately, but Krista has been busy moving and I had several issues going on at my house, including a […]

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Washing Clothes by Hand and Tips for Line Drying

by Krista Davis May 30, 2013

I know you didn’t think anyone washed clothes by hand anymore (at least not in a 1st world country). Well, you would be wrong. There are thousands of people that wash their clothes by hand every day, every other day, or once a week. I’ve read about individuals to families of nine washing clothes by hand.  This […]

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Overnight Oatmeal

by Krista Davis May 21, 2013

Most mornings I’m hungry, but I don’t want to take the time to make breakfast; solution, Overnight Oatmeal! Overnight oatmeal is delicious, it stays fresh 2 to 3 days in the fridge (so I can make a couple at once), and the additional ingredients (fruit, homemade peanut butter, homemade jam, or nuts/seeds) can be changed each […]

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12 Tips and Tricks for Preparing and Storing Food (Making Meal Planning and Cleanup Easier)

by Krista Davis May 21, 2013

Good Food for Little Cash: Grocery Shopping on a Budget  was an article that helped me focus on my cooking habits, but one thing I didn’t mention were the tips and tricks for preparing and storing food. Using these 12 tips and tricks for preparing and storing food, after each grocery trip has streamlined my […]

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