We're talking about the ins and outs of freezer smoothies that are practically packable for school lunches for this month's back-to-school Eat Well, Spend Less. Everything is back-to-school this month. While my kids don't go back until after Labor Day, I know that in some … [Read more...] about How to Prepare and Pack Freezer Smoothies for School Lunches: Eat Well, Spend Less
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Blueberry Picking with Your Kids: The Benefits
We've been berry picking quite a bit this summer. Take a look at our trip to an organic blueberry farm and how we incorporate it into a healthy and active lifestyle. On Tuesday we rubbed the morning sand from our eyes, pulled on tennis shoes, and loaded into the vehicle. As we … [Read more...] about Blueberry Picking with Your Kids: The Benefits
The State of the Garden {A Tour}: July 2013
A quick tour of our backyard gardens, which got off to a late start due to the inclement weather we had this spring, but are now finally in full swing. I think it's about time I shared the ever changing landscape of my backyard. We started the summer with a plan to build a … [Read more...] about The State of the Garden {A Tour}: July 2013
Peach Crisp Pops Recipe
Refreshing and crunchy all in one, peach crisp pops are a mix of youthful fun and adult flavor in one cooling summer treat. Simple + Summer. These are two things that I would like to live together, to get cozy with each other. Instead, it always feels as if summer is sprinting … [Read more...] about Peach Crisp Pops Recipe
Dissecting Lunches for Your Summer Vacation {Eat Well, Spend Less}
Take a look at how to survive summer with these kid-friendly lunch ideas for everything from road tripping to lounging around the house. Summer, when kids run wild and reckless with abandon. This month on the Eat Well, Spend Less series we're looking at all the ins and outs … [Read more...] about Dissecting Lunches for Your Summer Vacation {Eat Well, Spend Less}