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Menu Plan Monday: Saving Money on Whole Foods

April 15, 2013

Whole foods are more expensive. There. I said it. Everyone seems to be talking about how it's not that much more expensive to eat good, wholesome food at home. Throw in the idea of eating whole foods (versus processed foods), and the grocery bill … [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...]

Menu Plan Monday: Life After Whole30

April 8, 2013

Our Whole30 challenge is officially done. But we're not. ;) Now that we're done with the self-imposed food restrictions and have experienced how good it feels to eat more whole foods, I think we might be hooked. Jason's still going with the … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Whole30 Wrap-Up & Snack Ideas

April 1, 2013

Be sure to check out my other posts on saving money on whole foods, where to find some of the crazy Whole30 ingredients, and my list of must-haves for doing Whole30. Today is Day 30 of our Whole30 challenge. Yay! It's been quite an experience. … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Whole30 Week 4 {Where I Buy These Crazy Ingredients}

March 25, 2013

We're on Day 23 of our Whole30 adventure. I've been doing some hunting online and have found some great sources for Whole30 (and whole food) ingredients. I thought I'd share a few of those with you this week. Online Resources Amazon :: One of my … [Read more...]

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