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Delicious & Festive Homemade Holiday Gifts in a Jar!
Dec 13, 2019
Kelly Smith
Delicious & Festive Homemade Holiday Gifts in a Jar!
Dec 13, 2019
Kelly Smith

Are you looking for an inexpensive and fun gift for your friends and family this Christmas? Here are our favorite delicious homemade holiday gifts in a jar!!

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Dec 13, 2019
Kelly Smith
10 Healthy & Delicious Fall Apple Recipes
Oct 4, 2019
Kelly Smith
10 Healthy & Delicious Fall Apple Recipes
Oct 4, 2019
Kelly Smith

Grab some fresh crisp apples this fall and whip up these 10 gluten-free, delicious recipes for your family. Included are make-ahead breakfasts and ideas for those Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Oct 4, 2019
Kelly Smith
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Sep 7, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Sep 7, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

Homemade pickles are the BEST! And they are so easy to make! We are showing you step by step how simple it is to take cucumbers and make yummy refrigerator pickles!

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Sep 7, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Summer Stuffed Peppers
Aug 10, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Summer Stuffed Peppers
Aug 10, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

Making stuffed peppers can seem a little intimidating, but we are sharing the perfect 6-ingredient recipe that will have you feeling like a cooking queen! Summer stuffed peppers the whole family will love!

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Aug 10, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Delicious Summer Cooking With Garden Herbs
Jul 13, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Delicious Summer Cooking With Garden Herbs
Jul 13, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
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Jul 13, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
Jun 29, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
Jun 29, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
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Jun 29, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Fresh and Healthy Pasta Salad {as a meal}
May 18, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Fresh and Healthy Pasta Salad {as a meal}
May 18, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

I LOVED pasta salad as a child so this fresh new take on it has me all giddy! If you are looking for an easy and YUMMY meal for the fam now that the warmer weather is here, this Fresh and Healthy Pasta Salad is it!!

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May 18, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Spring Lemon Muffins
Apr 6, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Spring Lemon Muffins
Apr 6, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

If you are looking for the perfect addition to this lovely Spring weather, we are cooking up some lemon muffins!! Yummm!!

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Apr 6, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
The BEST (seriously) Apple Pie Recipe (sheet pan apple pie for a crowd)
Mar 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk
The BEST (seriously) Apple Pie Recipe (sheet pan apple pie for a crowd)
Mar 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk

If you are looking for the perfect apple pie recipe, look no further! Not only is this apple pie recipe absolutely delicious, it makes enough to feed a crowd! So easy and SOOOO delicious you will want to eat every last bite!

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Mar 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk
Fun Family Fondue Night
Mar 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Fun Family Fondue Night
Mar 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

Are you looking for a fun tradition for the family?? How about a Fun Family Fondue Night?! We have all the details you need to have your own!!

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Mar 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
The BEST Instant Pot White Rice
Feb 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk
The BEST Instant Pot White Rice
Feb 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk

If you have an Instant Pot, I have the perfect quick, easy and delicious rice recipe I'm sharing today!! 

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Feb 23, 2019
Ruth Schwenk
Sausage & Sauerkraut Winter Stew
Feb 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Sausage & Sauerkraut Winter Stew
Feb 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

If you need a comfort meal for this cold weather, we are cooking up a special winter stew that is the perfect solution! Yummm!!!

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Feb 9, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Easy Potato Soup with Fresh Herbs
Jan 11, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
Easy Potato Soup with Fresh Herbs
Jan 11, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller

If you are looking for a "cozy and comforting" meal in this cold winter season, we have the PERFECT idea! This easy and delicious potato soup will warm you right up! Yummy!!

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Jan 11, 2019
April Huard & Abby Miller
3 Favorite Party Appetizers
Dec 14, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller
3 Favorite Party Appetizers
Dec 14, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller

The season of holiday entertaining is upon us, and we’ve got busy moms covered today with some of our favorite appetizers (and recipes!) to serve at your next party. Join us in the kitchen today on the blog. 

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Dec 14, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller
Mini {Make-Your-Own} Lasagna for the Whole Family
Nov 16, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller
Mini {Make-Your-Own} Lasagna for the Whole Family
Nov 16, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller
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Nov 16, 2018
April Huard & Abby Miller
5 Easy & Festive Homemade Gifts in a Jar!
Dec 2, 2017
Kelly Smith
5 Easy & Festive Homemade Gifts in a Jar!
Dec 2, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Dec 2, 2017
Kelly Smith
5 Favorite Holiday Pies {Gluten-Free}
Nov 18, 2017
Kelly Smith
5 Favorite Holiday Pies {Gluten-Free}
Nov 18, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Nov 18, 2017
Kelly Smith
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (GF, DF)
Nov 4, 2017
Kelly Smith
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (GF, DF)
Nov 4, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Nov 4, 2017
Kelly Smith
The Secret to Getting More Veggies on Your Family’s Plate!
Oct 21, 2017
Kelly Smith
The Secret to Getting More Veggies on Your Family’s Plate!
Oct 21, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Oct 21, 2017
Kelly Smith
Top Five Fabulous Apple Recipes
Oct 17, 2017
Karen Ehman
Top Five Fabulous Apple Recipes
Oct 17, 2017
Karen Ehman
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Oct 17, 2017
Karen Ehman
Slow Cooker Sweet-n-Spicy Chicken from Freezer to Table
Oct 7, 2017
Kelly Smith
Slow Cooker Sweet-n-Spicy Chicken from Freezer to Table
Oct 7, 2017
Kelly Smith

This easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Sweet-n-Spicy Chicken is a definite family favorite, which is why it frequently appears on my weekly whole food meal plans. The all-natural sweetness of apricot jam combined with a flavorful array of seasonings results in a sweet-n-spicy sauce perfect with slow-cooked chicken and your favorite veggies.

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Oct 7, 2017
Kelly Smith
Favorite Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Sep 23, 2017
Kelly Smith
Favorite Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Sep 23, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Sep 23, 2017
Kelly Smith
Our Favorite Healthy & Delicious Fall Apple Recipes
Sep 9, 2017
Kelly Smith
Our Favorite Healthy & Delicious Fall Apple Recipes
Sep 9, 2017
Kelly Smith

Are you looking for delicious apple recipes? Here are our favorites!

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Sep 9, 2017
Kelly Smith
Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce
Aug 26, 2017
Kelly Smith
Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce
Aug 26, 2017
Kelly Smith
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Aug 26, 2017
Kelly Smith
Delicious End-of-Summer Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
Aug 15, 2017
Karen Ehman
Delicious End-of-Summer Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
Aug 15, 2017
Karen Ehman
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Aug 15, 2017
Karen Ehman
Easy, Healthy, Make-Ahead Back-to-School Breakfasts
Aug 12, 2017
Kelly Smith
Easy, Healthy, Make-Ahead Back-to-School Breakfasts
Aug 12, 2017
Kelly Smith

Even on busiest of mornings, there’s no need to compromise on good nutrition. Thankfully, there’s always time for a quick, healthy breakfast with these delicious and fun gluten-free breakfast recipes.

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Aug 12, 2017
Kelly Smith
Overnight Oats in a Jar: An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast!
Aug 5, 2017
Kelly Smith
Overnight Oats in a Jar: An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast!
Aug 5, 2017
Kelly Smith

Overnight Oatmeal is definitely one of the easiest make-ahead breakfasts and they’re travel friendly too. Plus, these little jars of healthy, whole food goodness are absolutely scrumptious, making them a kid and adult favorite!

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Aug 5, 2017
Kelly Smith
Savory Chicken & Veggie Bites
Jul 23, 2017
Kelly Smith
Savory Chicken & Veggie Bites
Jul 23, 2017
Kelly Smith

These simple and flavorful Chicken & Veggie Bites are crazy-delicious and super versatile too, since they can be used to create so many easy, healthy meals.Plus, they’re equally delicious served hot or cold, making them a tasty and healthy lunchbox option for back-to-school season.

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Jul 23, 2017
Kelly Smith
Summer-Favorite Healthy Homemade Ice Pops
Jul 8, 2017
Kelly Smith
Summer-Favorite Healthy Homemade Ice Pops
Jul 8, 2017
Kelly Smith

Making healthy homemade frozen treats with your kiddos is easy, fun and economical. Plus, they’re delicious and nutritious, too! By stocking your freezer with lots healthy homemade favorites, you’ll not only bring a smile to your kiddos’ faces, but you could very well become the most popular mom on the block this summer too!

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Jul 8, 2017
Kelly Smith
Frozen Banana Bites – Summer Fun with the Kids!
Jun 24, 2017
Kelly Smith
Frozen Banana Bites – Summer Fun with the Kids!
Jun 24, 2017
Kelly Smith

Made with fresh banana slices, a dab of nut butter and homemade chocolate hard shell, these scrumptious bite-sized treats are perfect for making with your kids! They take only minutes to make and seconds to eat. (Warning: It’s impossible to eat just one!)

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Jun 24, 2017
Kelly Smith
Happy birthday to my baby girl Sophia!🎈🎉You are beautiful, kind and full of life. I’m so very lucky to be your mom!! 😭 Love you so much honey!♥️
ANGER. The one topic that resonates every single time we talk about it or write about it. I guess it is because there are a lot of us who struggle with anger. And maybe not even the explosive anger but the simmering irritation that is always ready to
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Over the last few weeks, centered around this season of Lent we've talked about what Lent is, should we celebrate it?, why confession is important and what humility really means. This week we continue our Lent series talking about forgiveness. Pat an
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The last 12 months have been so *different*, am I right? I’ve been doing my very best to navigate a world that can seem so strange and out of sorts at times. Nothing is just normal.... whatever normal is :). Sometimes it can feel like just too
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Over the last few weeks on our podcast we've been doing a series through Lent called, Dying to Live- dying to ourselves so we can have new life in Christ! And this week we are talking specifically about the character quality of HUMILITY.✨ Humility co
 
 

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