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We're all looking for creative ways to kick cabin fever and this recipe certainly fits the bill. Recently I had a friend asking for tasty recipes to use the kale she got from her organic coop. I think this Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche would be an elegant and simple use for such a noble green. Do ...
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Photo courtesy of peacefulbean. Herbs are a great way to flavor almost any food dish, and add nutrients to a meal as well. Buying fresh or dried herbs in the store can be expensive, but it's easy to grow these in your home. It's also more cost effective, and actually kind of fun to have your ...
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It never fails that my children are always hungry when we are out of the house. Instead of visiting a drive-thru we would bring granola bars and fruit. The fruit doesn't always travel well and the granola bars can be expensive as well as having less-than-desirable ingredients. Then I found this recipe for Baked Oatmeal ...
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Wanting to jumpstart your 2012 with some healthier eating? Check out these 72 healthy recipes to get you on the right track this year. Beverages/Smoothies Aloe Vera Juice Apple Oats Smoothie Avocado Banana Smoothie Blueberry, Banana and Yogurt Smoothie Deep Ruby Beet Smoothie Flavored Water with Fresh Fruit Homemade Apple Juice Organic Hot Cocoa Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie Banana Oatmeal Almond Smoothie Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Beauty Detox Smoothie 7 ...
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If you have a can or two of pumpkin leftover from the holidays (or if you cooked your own pumpkin), here's an easy, quick and absolutely delicious recipe for pumpkin drop biscuits. I made these, and they came out light, fluffy and so scrumptious that the kids and I cleared a plate of them in ...
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Recently I partnered with some other bloggers to bring you a 12 Days of Christmas series. We shared recipes, homeschool tips and printables, Christmas decorations, homemade gift ideas and a lot of ways to save money during the holidays. Here's round of up all the ideas. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Tips for a Healthy Holiday on ...
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Get a free copy of Christmas with Family and Friends Cookbook right now on Amazon. Hopefully there will be some good recipes for the holidays in there. Here are a few more free books available right now: A Simple Amish Christmas Money, Possessions, and Eternity A Christmas Carol The Most Popular Chinese Cooking Recipes Helpful herbs for health and beauty (52 ...
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A few years ago I wrote my beloved pumpkin pie recipe, and it was a hit with my readers. When I wrote the recipe it wasn't very printer-friendly, so I'm reintroducing again how to make pumpkin pie from a pumpkin. This is the homemade pumpkin pie recipe that I use every year, and it is ...
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Crystal Collins is a writer, author and speaker who's passionate about helping people save money while living healthy and protecting the environment. She blogs to help others save money, live healthier and learn to add a little bit of "crunchiness" into their lives.
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