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Having a craving for all things pumpkin?  Definately check out these gluten free pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting this fall season!  These can be a sweet treat at home, a fall favorite to share at a party or the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert menu!  They can be made with or without the cream cheese frosting based on preference.  We recommend if you don't make the frosting to sprinkle a little powdered sugar on the top to give them a tasty and finished lo …

Thanksgiving cream corn is one of our oldest family recipes!   It is quick and easy to make and is a holiday favorite that has to be served every year at our table without question.  This delicious recipe is gluten free and Paleo friendly so be sure to add it to your menu this holiday season!Ingredients: 6 ounces of cream cheese, softened1/2 cup milk2 tbsp. butter1 tsp. onion salt OR garlic salt if preferred4 cups frozen or canned organic corn Directions:In sauce …

It's that time of year when nothing sounds better than a bowl of hot soup or chili!  Stay warm this fall with our favorite gluten free white bean turkey chili.  This is a perfect recipe to batch cook on Sunday and have a delicious meal prepared for the week!  Give this recipe a try, you will be glad you did!Ingredients:1 tablespoon coconut oil2 medium onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast1/4 cup chili powder3 ba …

(Source)The clothes and makeup we wear.The food we eat.The air we breathe.Although we often can’t see them, harmful chemicals exist in many of the everyday items, foods, and even air that we come into contact with. The negative effects of this exposure range from short-term issues (such as skin rashes and colds) to long-term health complications (such as cancer and liver damage).Knowing that we are exposed is one thing. Acknowledging the facts is another. Consider the following… We come in cont …

It’s the perfect time of year for all of our favorite pumpkin treats! If your house is anything like mine though, trying to find spare time for baking is a rarity.This is why I can always count on my Aunt Kathy for a quick, easy and delicious holiday recipe. With less than 15 minutes of prep time, this perfect fall treat is sure to please family and friendsIngredients:1/3 cup coconut oil1 cup canned pumpkin3 eggs2 1/3 cup Pancake Mix (Can substitute for gluten free pancake mix)1 1/4 …

Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashEnsuring that our homes and lifestyles remain toxin-free isn’t always an easy process. Whether you’re researching new toxin-free makeup supplies or reading up on which food items to keep in your pantry, it takes time and attention to remain aware of dangerous chemicals. That said, considering that we come in contact with an average of 100 chemicals every day, it’s certainly a worthwhile endeavor.With so many products on the market that contain unregulated chemicals, …

Photo by Noah Buscher on UnsplashBefore I dive into why a natural skin care routine is a must, I invite you to take a few minutes to think about the first time you became concerned about your skin’s health and well-being.Maybe it was during junior high school, when you awoke to find that dreaded first acne breakout. Or perhaps it was more recently, when you noticed a few wrinkles appear where they weren’t before. On a more serious note, it may have been after hearing a scary statistic--such as t …

From an early age, we are taught the importance of eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Yet, with busy schedules, long days at work, and free time spent wrangling kids, we often don’t get the nutrition we need. That’s one of the many reasons supplements exist--to supplement nutrition. And every year, millions of people consume them. In fact, according to a consumer survey on dietary supplements, 68% of people in the US take supplements.  Out of those 64%, up to …

Baby skin is so incredibly delicate.For that reason, you’d think that baby product manufacturers would be extra picky about the ingredients used in baby soaps and shampoos.Sadly, this is not the case. Grocery store shelves are stocked with hundreds of baby products that claim to be safe, but are filled with toxins like parabens and formaldehyde. Even more surprising, it’s not just the cheap generic brands that cut corners and fill their products with toxins. As a mother, I’ve taken the time to r …