Spiriteds, did you get up at a quarter to coffee on Saturday morning, possibly in your pjs and stained wedding veil with a mug of creamer and some coffee to go with it? And all just to watch the Royal Wedding? It’s possible I did that. And then maybe also I watched parts of the rebroadcast for any details I might have missed the first time. To borrow from Jen Hatmaker, after that wedding I rededicated myself to a mission of love. As I was putting this Mango Berry Salad together that day, I ... continue reading...
Mango Berry Salad
Paleo Shrimp Guacamole
Shrimp + avocado + tomato. And all in a cumin-lemon-juice-olive oil dressing? Don’t mind if I do. Also, it’s official. Spring is here, and Paleo Shrimp Guacamole is proof. Not to mention, omigod, K-Hubs and I ate the entire batch in one evening. This amazing paleo appetizer recipe chock-full of protein and healthy fats and mouthwatering seasonings and spices, meant to serve several people? Yeah, that one. Well, the two of us devoured it in one breezy late spring, early summer ... continue reading...
Easy Veggie Noodle Sauté
Easy Veggie Noodle Sauté is born out of boredom. It’s true. In spite of our family’s food blog, it never fails we get stuck in a dinner rut of about 2-3 foods that we eat on the regular as a family. And, finally, one night I said, “Oops, we did it again,” and I made an impromptu trip to the store for fruits and vegetables, and I said, “Gee, I wonder what I can make with these?” One, some kind of no-sugar-added tropical smoothie that will make its way to the blog in the near future. And, two, ... continue reading...
Rainbow Rice Recipe – How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play
A few weeks ago, I wrote about sensory play ideas for preschoolers. I provided a rundown of activities we do at home. But then I realized, it might be more convenient for you if I broke those activities down into individual blog posts with more specific recipes. So here we are! Today’s blog post focuses on our family’s beloved rainbow rice recipe. It is modified from Asia Citro’s priceless book, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids. For this recipe to work, it had to meet a few criteria. ... continue reading...
Peach Mango Smoothie
We did it, Spiriteds! We successfully introduced a new smoothie to the girls, and it isn’t even pink. Can you even believe it? I can’t. But that should tell you something about this Peach Mango Smoothie. It is rich and creamy without loads of sugar. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan or paleo without sacrificing flavor. And, if you’re looking to shake up your smoothie game, then this is the one to nab. Why? Because it’s full of variations with you in the driver’s seat. Here are just a ... continue reading...
Sensory Play Ideas for Preschoolers
Spiriteds, WHAT IN THE ACTUAL WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING? Or not happening, as it were? Where is SPRING???? And if you’re a Midwesterner, you know how this weather is going to go down. We’ll be in the middle of a snowstorm on Wednesday and have 85-degree weather by Friday. I remember reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book The Long Winter as a child and thinking how fun it would be to cozy up indoors until May. Mom disagreed. What tomfoolery was I even trying to sell myself? Winter until May, Mom’s ... continue reading...
Take Your Smoothie Game to 11
Spiriteds, we are going to turn our smoothie game up to 11 today. We are going to make a simple, convenient, healthy eating strategy even better. Oh, yes, Spiriteds. This is happening. I can’t even lie about my smoothie game. I eat them on the regular, and with a spirited little at home with me, it’s sometimes the only way I get nutrients into my diet during the day. Furthermore, now that the firstborn is starting to have a schedule of her own, sometimes it’s the only way she gets healthy ... continue reading...
Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake
Rich, creamy, chocolatey goodness. These are just a few of the many words our family uses to describe Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake, a recipe where scrumptious brownies meet fluffy cake, and the only baking utensils you need are a mug and a microwave. Spiriteds, our family is in love. We have made this no less than eight times in six days. And, much to everyone’s delight, we’ll be savoring it again tonight. I have already made another trip to the store to ensure we have enough ingredients. The love ... continue reading...
Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad
Spiriteds, how do you feel about raw vegetables? Specifically, raw broccoli? I, for one, never cried over spilled milk growing up. However, I did pout over raw vegetables, and I only begrudgingly starting eating them as an adult to try to be healthier. Like, maybe eating only the cherries in the can of fruit cocktail is a start. But maybe actually eating raw greens is better. Enter Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad. It’s a cinch to throw together, includes crispy-crunchy bacon, and boasts next-level ... continue reading...
Paleo Shrimp Amandine
Spiriteds, grab a glass of something delicious, pull up a chair, and settle in for a few. Today we’ll be sinking our teeth into rich, decadent, gluten-free Paleo Shrimp Amandine, which is nothing short of absolutely amazing. And there are so many things to discuss. On our end we came down with a second round of influenza within one month. As a whole, our family is so over the high fevers, chills, body aches, and sore throats that accompanied our bouts of the flu. We were walking “flombies,” ... continue reading...
Deli-Style Cucumber Sandwiches
These Deli-Style Cucumber Sandwiches are more than just a sandwich. They’re “sammiches,” and whether you love the term or not, the word “sammiches” is apropos here. Therefore, it’s how I’ll be referring to these little bites of deliciousness from here on out. But you might be wondering what does a person even do with them? Like, will we go all This is Spinal Tap and keep folding them and folding them? No, we’ll be eating them, in one bite possibly, but probably two, just to be safe. And also, ... continue reading...
Strawberry Cherry Smoothie
We are finally getting warmer weather, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m usually over winter by January 2nd, never mind I live in the Midwest where winter doesn’t get its chops until about January 3rd. I have blankets on the couch and blankets on the beds. I live in my bathrobe, time of day be dambed, and I stick it in the dryer for extra toastiness. What I don’t have is, to paraphrase a friend, blankets in the hallway. And I should. That trek from couch to bed at ... continue reading...
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