Simplifying natural family wellness
Image by Cheeseslave Before switching to a real food diet, we were spending a relatively small amount of money on food. Our monthly budget for food was $180, for our then family of four (almost five). I had a very well-thought-out menu and grocery list, and when I went shopping, I stuck to that list. [...]
I talk about menu planning sometimes, but it’s been a while since I’ve actually posted a menu plan on here. Planning our meals in advance saves us a lot of time and money. I also love that my husband sees what’s on the menu and starts making dinner. Thanks honey. I’m posting a menu plan [...]
Image by Photo Monkey Want to get a great shocked reaction from someone? Tell them that you just drove 2,000 miles over the course of one week to go camping in Montana. Oh, and tell them that you did it with four small children. (You know, unless that’s not true for you). That’s what we did recently [...]
Image by toniwbusch Homemade healthy meals are a big priority for me. Knowing what’s in our food plus savings from making meals from scratch equals one happy crunchy mama. And I really love the look on Ian’s face when I make something delicious. Sometimes, I do a great job of making nourishing, balanced meals. Other times, I [...]
It was a little past noon and I was starting to feel a little shaky. Breakfast had been small and I had not packed a lunch. And we had not been at the zoo long enough for me to think about leaving yet. Normally I would reach into my backpack and pull out some almonds [...]
Wow, I haven’t posted for a week. Normally I would be hard on myself for not doing that, but I have been so stinkin’ busy! I can’t believe it. Note to self: if making Christmas presents next year, start in January. Maybe March. I need a break after all this work. Unfortunately, I’m not done [...]
