Summer veggies! Corn! It is one of our favorites! One problem where I live. I just plain cannot find organic corn on the cob. Like anywhere. Here’s the deal with corn. If it isn’t from an organic farmer – it is more than likely GMO corn if you live in the USA. Big bummer. This…
Author: Renee
a simple real food recipe :: basic side dishes :: kale chips
This is so fast and so easy – and they really do taste a lot like chips! It is the coolest feeling to get a whole bunch of kale down the family in just one sitting – and that is exactly what happens when I make these! My girls and I can sit down and…
a simple real food recipe :: simple homemade yogurt
Spring and summer are here! One of the things that means for us is more milk! After the long winter months we crave the beautiful flavor of milk that comes from cows that have been feeding on fresh spring and summer grasses 🙂 We still get some raw milk in the winter, but our share…
a simple real food recipe :: cinnamon pancakes :: gluten free
Let’s do pancake breakfast morning for the family this weekend, eh?! I have quite a few pancake recipes up my sleeve! We really love these oat pancakes, and usually do these once or twice a month, but since I use a lot of oats in granola, and my granola bars use oats, it is nice…
a simple real food recipe :: fresh strawberry lemonade
There is just something about an ice cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. This is a pretty special treat in our house since we don’t keep “juice” around, but when you are using fresh ingredients and natural sweetening methods, it is a far better special treat choice than the lemonade or concentrate…
functional motherhood essentials from inspired mother :: review and giveaway
I just love it when I find a group of people who “get it”! I mean really “get” us mamas! We need usefulness and simplicity. Inspired Mother has created the most functional comfort and support line of motherhood essentials. Today I am excited to share 2 of their great products with you! I have…
a simple real food recipe :: traditional spanish migas and chorizo
I have super fond memories of visiting my grandparents in Florida and helping prepare and eat this meal 🙂 My dad’s side of the family is from Spain, and I remember the very first time we had this visiting my grandparents. I remember sitting out on the warm screened in porch with my Grandpa and…
make it easier at night with ZIPaboo :: review and giveaway
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. It’s 2:37 a.m. You have just gotten your third wakeup call of the night from your cutie pie newborn to be fed, or…
a simple real food recipe :: soaked applesauce oatmeal
Just because its summer doesn’t mean you don’t need some quick breakfast ideas up your sleeve! This will get you out the door to the beach in no time – and keep those bellies full for a morning of fun in the sun! It is also a great pack up breakfast for those that are…
a simple real food recipe :: strawberry rhubarb crisp :: gluten free
Nothing quite says spring like fresh rhubarb, and nothing welcomes in summer time more than strawberries! Put them together, and it is enough to rehab any northerner from the harsh, long winter! We have actually had a pretty cool spring here in Michigan, and I have been longing for fresh strawberries. We still have a…
a simple real food recipe :: orange creamsicles
We officially start our summer break this week! To be honest I’m looking forward to lazier mornings, barefoot babes, beach side lunches, and long afternoon naps 😉 It wasn’t like my first year as a preschool mom was that huge of a schedule change, but I am all about summer fun! And summer means way…
feel confident your olive oil is real with fresko ladi olive oil :: review and giveaway
So you have made the decision you are going to switch your family over to all healthy, real, friendly fats! You have read the benefits to your familiy’s brain health among other benefits of real fats, and you have rid your cupboards of toxic rancid soy, canola, and other vegetable oils…good for you! Now what…











