25 Fun and Budget-Friendly Activities for Kids

by Krista Davis May 20, 2013

As the school year ends I think of all the kids that will be home for the summer and a parent’s need for fun budget-friendly activities for kids. Every year I get my younger (7 to 16 years younger) sisters for a week during the summer, and a few weekends throughout the year, and every […]

Read the full article →

Homemade Peanut Butter (sweet and creamy)

by Krista Davis May 18, 2013

 I love peanut butter!!! I could eat it every day, but I don’t like the added preservatives, sugar, and random ingredients from the store-bought peanut butters. I’ve bought the pure peanut butter (made only with peanuts) but the cost is high and my husband prefers it to have a little sweeter taste and to be easier […]

Read the full article →

All About Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes and Wipe Solutions

by Krista Davis May 10, 2013

I know, you are asking yourself why anyone would make homemade cloth baby wipes when you can just buy disposable wipes; it’s what almost everyone does. Personally, the only advantage of disposable wipes is convenience.  Just because something is convenient/easier and popular doesn’t mean it is better. Homemade cloth wipes have a variety of benefits […]

Read the full article →

What are Superfruits?

by Rhonda Wylie April 28, 2013

Superfruits are really just that – “super fruits” to have in your diet.  For years now, superfruits have been the buzz among nutritionists and health conscious people, but what exactly are they?  Simply put, they are fruits found to have a higher than average level of nutritional value and antioxidants.  Antioxidants are the good guys. They […]

Read the full article →

Fresh Orange and Grape Juice

by Rhonda Wylie April 27, 2013

This fresh orange and grape juice is so easy and nutritious, without all the added junk found in many store-bought brands.   Print Fresh Orange and Grape Juice Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Drinks Prep time:  2 mins Cook time:  1 min Total time:  3 mins Serves: 1.5   This fresh orange and grape juice is a great way […]

Read the full article →

My Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

by Krista Davis April 8, 2013

With Earth Day around the corner, I began thinking of all the products we have switched to (bought and homemade) over these past few years, to create a healthier and more eco-friendly home. These products cut down both landfill pollution and water pollution, and besides being eco-friendly they are budget friendly. Cloth Paper Towel Roll I hate buying […]

Read the full article →

Homemade Almond Coconut Oil Moisturizer

by Krista Davis April 1, 2013

I am a lotion and moisturizer hoarder, or used to be. I have always suffered from dry skin; probably a combination from living in Texas, taking long hot baths, and hardly being thirsty, requiring me to remember to drink. Due to my dry skin I have owned a countless number of lotions and moisturizers, and […]

Read the full article →

Baked Chicken with Homemade Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce

by Rhonda Wylie March 31, 2013

        Here is the link to the barbecue sauce you’ll need to prepare this recipe: Homemade Low Calorie Barbeque Sauce Print Baked Chicken with Homemade Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: American Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  80 mins Total time:  1 hour 40 mins Serves: 4   This barbecued chicken […]

Read the full article →

Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce

by Rhonda Wylie March 22, 2013

  Print Low Calorie Barbecue Sauce Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Condiments Cuisine: American Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  30 mins Total time:  45 mins Serves: 6   This is an easy sweet and tangy barbecue sauce using stevia, instead of sugar. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 minced garlic cloves ½ cup minced red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 […]

Read the full article →

High Energy Fruit Smoothie

by Rhonda Wylie March 22, 2013

. Print High Energy Fruit Smoothie Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time:  10 mins Total time:  10 mins Serves: 2   This fruit smoothie has many different types of fruit, making it not only yummy, but very nutritious, as well. Ingredients ¼ cup water ½ cup blueberries 1 orange 1 mango 2 kiwi fruit 8 cherry […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →