Just like you, I consumed more than my fair share of cured meat, sugar, and alcohol over the holiday, partaking in everything that the season has to offer. After the dust has settled, I don’t let it get me down. Instead, I get healthy...

The Busy Parent How do I know what works for a busy parent? Because I am one! These products are what keep our house running smoothly. Trudeau Microwave Double Egg Poacher  16 ounce Klean Kanteen Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker Clean Eating for Busy Families The New...

If you’re like me, you want to eat healthy most of the time, but aren’t afraid to splurge every once in awhile–especially at restaurants. You’ll find a nice balance of both in my “Best of Phoenix” list. This is a work in progress, so be...

I recently stopped by the studios at IndyStyle and had a blast sharing some of my very favorite fall-inspired meals and snacks. Yes, there will be pumpkin, but I’ve included some other stellar ideas from fall-inspired oats for your busy mornings to a sweet potato...

Disclosure: I was compensated for my time to write this post and educate you, my friend, on behalf of ALDI. Written 100% by me. I recently returned from an action-packed trip to Batavia (about 45 minutes outside of Chicago) to visit the ALDI Test Kitchen,...

My 2016 Thanksgiving Playbook is LIVE in my latest November newsletter. If you’re hosting the holiday this year, be sure to check out my printable grocery lists and planning timeline. I’m telling you, it’s a huge timesaver. Even if you’re packing up and heading...

What’s new in lunchbox gear? Keep it cold My favorite lunch bag is Pack-It, since the ice packs are built right into the walls of the bag. The whole bag goes into the freezer, keeping food cold for up to ten hours. No dealing with soggy, leaky gel...

Summer snack time can become a struggle. The deluge of frozen treats, fair food and road trip convenience food can make it pretty easy for you kids to get used to a constant parade of snow cones, cotton candy and drive-through burgers. Take back control with...

*Big time* announcement in this month’s newsletter. Click through to be in-the-know, plus get tons of other insider info on my latest recipes, tips and clean-eating tricks! You might also enjoy: Recipe Roundup: Healthy Seafood Recipes for Spring Lemon Chicken with Spinach for Food Network’s “Healthy Eats”...

This post is sponsored by my friends at Sabra, to help spread the good word about hummus. This post was written 100% by me. After I pick up the girls from school, we head home and are all hungry, ready for a substantial snack. And...