Black Eyed Peas Recipe (with Ham)

Start the New Year off right with this delicious recipe, it’s as lucky as it is delicious! Simmered with savory spices and a meaty ham hock, this black-eyed peas recipe is hearty, healthy, wholesome, and the perfect meal for a wintery day! Ham and Black Eyed Peas For The New Year (and beyond!) Black-eyed pea … Read more

List of Whole Foods to Stock Your Kitchen

As moms, we set the tone in our house for our family, and that includes teaching our kids the importance of eating real foods. We want to create lifelong health habits for our kids and prevent things like heart disease, obesity, unhealthy cholesterol, and blood sugar problems. Making a list of whole foods to keep … Read more

Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

One of the hardest adjustments when adapting to our grain-free lifestyle was finding substitutes for classic Italian foods. Ingredients like pasta, mozzarella cheese, and gnocchi are harder when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. While we’ve since incorporated some dairy and grains back into our meals, I’ve found I still like the healthy alternative recipes I created … Read more

Chef Salad – Spend With Pennies

A classic chef salad should be in every recipe box! Fresh veggies, ham, turkey, eggs, and cheese are served over lettuce and served with a ranch or Thousand Island dressing. It’s light, crisp, and refreshing for an easy and elegant salad. This salad is a great way to clean out the fridge and use up … Read more

Chickpea Salad – Spend With Pennies

Chickpea Salad combines all of my favorite fresh vegetables in one delicious bite. Chickpeas are combined with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocados all tossed in an easy homemade lemon-kissed dressing. This easy salad recipe is the perfect side dish for almost any meal or a great lunch. Add some protein like grilled chicken … Read more

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

After much trial and error, I present to you the best chicken salad recipe. Besides tasting great, it’s free of gluten, dairy, and mayo, and is packed with nutrients. It’s quickly become my favorite chicken salad recipe and makes the perfect lunch for busy days! Classic Chicken Salad Recipe (With a Healthy Twist) This easy … Read more

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Families

Ah, summer, with its sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk, is one of my favorite times of the year. Longer days, less structure, and vacations also mean more downtime, playtime, and hopefully more family time! Even though we homeschool, summer means a more relaxed schedule (and more time at the beach!). Summer brings … Read more