Mocha Protein Bars (Copycat RX Bars)

by Cara | Aug 7, 2017 | breakfast, Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save

By asking for whole, real, unprocessed foods we are changing what shows up in our grocery stores.  RX Bars are a result of the trend toward food that makes us feel good, and helps without harming us.  If you haven’t heard, RX Bars are a minimalist whole food bar...

Savvy Supplement Yogurt Cups

by Cara | Jul 14, 2017 | breakfast, Do it yourself and save, supplements

You would think popping a pill would be easy… but when you’re trying to get kids out the door to school, homework done, soccer practice facilitated, and lunches packed, sometimes supplements, even those that I know are really helpful for my kids, slip...

Eating Clean While Traveling and Staying In Hotels with Children

by Cara | Jun 28, 2017 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

As I mentioned recently in a newsletter, I’ve once again been reminded that my children do much better emotionally and physically when they eat ‘clean’.  Eating clean looks different for everyone, but in our family it means absolutely no artificial...

Quick No-Cook Raspberry Chia Jam (GAPS, Paleo)

by Cara | Jun 16, 2017 | condiments, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

Bright red raspberries just beg to be preserved and turned into jam.  But why mess with the natural sweetness, bright color, and delicious flavor of raw raspberries? That’s where raw chia jam comes into play…  With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of...

Book Review: Chop Wood Carry Water

by Cara | Jun 8, 2017 | Book Review, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, personal care

One of my recent reads that changed my attitude about daily life, Chop Wood Carry Water is an exceptional book that teaches us to appreciate the processes of life. The book starts by following a man training to become a Samurai archer, which surprisingly had lessons...

Homemade Mixed Berry RX Bar Recipe

by Cara | Jun 3, 2017 | breakfast, Dairy-Free, Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, snacks

By asking for whole, real, unprocessed foods we are changing what shows up in our grocery stores.  RX Bars are a result of the trend toward food that makes us feel good, and helps without harming us.  If you haven’t heard, RX Bars are a minimalist whole food bar...