Have you been good all year eating healthy and exercising, but now dreading the holidays? Have no fear, here are 7 recipes to help you stay strong. Danielle from Delightful Mom Food has quick and healthy dishes for your holiday table. I usually lose the battle of healthy around the holidays, but maybe these recipes will keep me on track.… Read More ...
Archives for November 2015
Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
Smoothies are great, but I do have a hard time drinking cold items in the winter months. I would much rather prefer something warm in the morning. Amanda from Running with Spoons, may have solved my cold winter mornings. Who wouldn’t want chocolate to start their day? Plus, this is vegan and can be made gluten-free.
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Make Your Own Homemade Cough, Cold, and Flu Drops
Instead of spending all your cash on cough drops this year, maybe you can try making your own. Since I haven’t tried this yet, I’m not sure how well it will work. At least I know exactly what is in the drop and how long they have been on the shelf. Many wishes for a healthy winter season.
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How to Host a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
As one that cooks the Thanksgiving meal, I would love to have a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Talk about a stress free day of cooking and cleaning! This would be fun for the kids while they wait for the Thanksgiving festivities. How fun would this be for a kid’s birthday party around the holiday.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Pancake
How cute would this be on Thanksgiving morning? I would enjoy sitting down to this cutie. This would be a great breakfast to hold them till that late Thanksgiving feast. Jill from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons has a great time in the kitchen creating with her kids. Check out her site for some other fun things to do … Read More ...
Homemade Lemon and Honey Barley Water For Cold And Flu Season
Do you have that one family member that always suggests you take or drink something to cure what ails you? This water might fall under that category. I’m willing to give this a try for the winter months to help with cold and flu season and during my migraine episodes. I’d rather drink something that gives me benefits of vitamins … Read More ...
Turkey Thanksgiving Snack Bag
One of the challenges around the holidays is keeping the kids occupied. This is before, day of or after the Thanksgiving feast. This little craft will keep the kids busy and give them something to snack on while they are waiting to eat. These would also be cute as the place cards or a treat for the long ride home.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
How much fun will you and the kids have making these turkey cupcakes for Thanksgiving? A lot less stressful than the actual turkey meal. Even though the holidays are hectic, enjoy the family time. It is gone in a flash! These cupcakes would be perfect leading up to Thanksgiving or have the older kids help the younger kids create the … Read More ...
25 Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles
The holidays are stressful enough, without the cooking. Here are 25 casseroles that you can make ahead of time. This will save you some time the day of the big feast. I’m all for a little extra sleep, less prep time, and less dishes to wash before the guests arrive.
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Turmeric and Ginger Tea For Cold And Flu Season – Free Recipe
As beautiful as the autumn and winter season can be, it also brings about the cold and flu season. I got my flu shot and have increased my vitamin C, but I may add this tea to my mornings. Any extra boost to my immune system that is healthy and not over the counter, is preferable to me. Plus, I … Read More ...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
The best thing about mini items is everyone gets their own individual dessert and no one will complain about getting a smaller piece than someone else. Let Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is show you how to create these cute pies and check out the wonderful pictures on her site. The pies would be cute as place cards … Read More ...
Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter
Treat your guests to this cinnamon pumpkin honey butter instead of the boring plain butter. Don’t put too much out, you’ll want to make sure they still have room for the meal. Kayley from the Kitchen McCabe will show you how to create this yumminess. She also has a great idea of giving this as a gift. What a treat … Read More ...
Turkey Thanksgiving Cheese Tray
Presentation can set the theme of your party. This cheese tray that looks like a turkey will make your guests smile and look forward to the next course. Melissa at Also, That’s It will show you how easy it to put this together. A fun idea to do with the kids.
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Carrot Mashed Potato
Up till my teen years, the only way I would eat carrots and some other vegetables was to mash them in with my potatoes. Let’s just say, I took an extra heaping spoonful of potatoes! If you plan on making carrots and potatoes, why not save yourself a pan and dish and make them together. This might help you with … Read More ...
8 Traditional Holiday Sides Made Vegan
I’m pretty sure we are all on the same page of making sure your guests are able to eat what you serve. It can be tricky around the holidays, because sometime you have guests you’ve never met before. As much as you try to make sure you find out if someone has allergies, dietary restrictions, or they are vegan/vegetarian, someone … Read More ...