Eco-Friendly, All Natural, Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

by Krista Davis October 17, 2013

I have a confession, the powdered laundry detergent I was previously using (and that most DIY detergent recipes use a variation of) is NOT non-toxic or eco-friendly. This is a new discovery for me. After 2 years of using the same powdered laundry detergent, I decided to look more into the individual ingredients (thankfully my […]

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Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter (100% Peanuts)

by Krista Davis October 14, 2013

I already wrote about making homemade sweet and creamy peanut butter, but that recipe uses  oil. Despite my love for its taste, I have grown tired of stirring every time I want to make a peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich. This new recipe is simple, just 1 ingredient, peanuts! You can use any type […]

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Christmas on a Budget

by Rhonda Wylie October 13, 2013

Christmas is right around the corner. As usual, is seems everyone is struggling to make ends meet. Christmas time adds more stress to our already stressful lives. While thinking of what I wanted to do for Christmas this year, I came up with a few D-I-Y ideas that might help you save some money when […]

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Tangy Fruit Smoothie

by Krista Davis October 8, 2013

I can only describe the taste of this smoothie as “tangy.” The pineapple and raspberry flavors really take over in this combination. When I first made this it had a very strong, tangy taste and was thick like a smoothie. I put the rest in the fridge overnight, and the next morning it was more […]

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Mushroom Burger

by Krista Davis September 25, 2013

A mushroom burger makes for a healthy, low-calorie, and quick meal in my home. These are great for a tasty vegetarian meal that any meat eater will enjoy. The first time I made this we were about half way through with our burgers (after a minute of eating) when my husband looked at me and said, “You already […]

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Practicing an Attitude of Gratitude

by Rhonda Wylie September 22, 2013

Gratitude is something most of us forget to embrace each day of our lives. I am definitely one of those people. A few years ago, I read the book, The Secret, by Rhonda Byrnes. That book changed my life in a major way. For those of you who have not read it, it’s about the […]

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Fruit and Spinach Smoothie Your Kids Will Love

by Rhonda Wylie August 11, 2013

Juicing has become a part of my life. I may not always do it everyday, but I try to make sure I do it several times a week. This morning I literally went to my refrigerator and pulled out fruits I had on hand to juice. Then I decided I still had to have my […]

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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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