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Homemade Coconut Milk Chocolate Pudding {Dairy-Free}

June 17, 2013

After finishing our Whole30 Challenge a few months ago, we started adding potential trigger foods back in. Neither of us had much negative response except when it came to dairy. Jason doesn't seem to do well with milk. Fortunately cheese doesn't seem … [Read more...]

Italian Mini-Meatloaf {Paleo & Whole30 Compliant}

April 13, 2013

One of my biggest issues with doing the Whole30 challenge was that I didn't feel as free to experiment in the kitchen. I guess learning a whole new way of eating can knock the wind out of your creative cooking sails, eh? I didn't want to do anything … [Read more...]

Healthy Blueberry Banana Parfait

March 29, 2013

What do you get when you combine fruit, coconut milk, and a food processor? Delicious in a dish. This has been by far our favorite dessert/snack during our Whole30 challenge. It helps kill the sweet cravings while packing a nutritional punch. Plus … [Read more...]

Resurrection Rolls: Celebrate Easter

March 21, 2013

Easter is the time of year we see all the chocolate bunnies, stuffed animal chicks, and jelly beans. Those are fun! But I also want to make sure that our daughter remembers that Easter is ultimately about Jesus. Last year we started a new … [Read more...]

Green Smoothie {For People Who Don’t Like Spinach}

March 15, 2013

It looks green. It doesn't taste green. I'm not a fan of spinach. I eat it because I know it's good for me. But I simply tolerate it. Emma won't eat it at all. Enter the green smoothie. Several friends recommended the green smoothie and … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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