Now that summer is almost over, it is time to get back into the swing of things. One of the things that I really enjoy about the fall and winter months is the number of …
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The Power Behind Small Steps
Yesterday I got into a tug-of-war with myself. It was dark, cool and 4 a.m. I did not sleep well the night before and my bed was so comfortable. But I greatly needed to …
Summer Salad Sunday: Berry Pecan Salad
Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the summer season and all of the fun and food that comes with it. Today is also the day that I am beginning a segment …
Paleo Chocolate Mini Tart
Ever since my husband and I began the Paleo lifestyle more than 5 months ago, we have searched for ways to keep it fresh. Like I have said in past posts, my husband is finicky …
Nutty Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
I really needed something sweet, yet healthy, the other day. Being on a Paleo type eating plan makes getting sweets difficult. Most of my food intake has consisted of whole foods that do not contain …
Maple Honey Baked Ham
This Easter was a first for me. It was the first Easter that I spent eating Paleo and it also was the first Easter where I actually had to do all of the cooking. In years past, …
Coconut Thai Beef Stew
Spring had seemed to arrive just a few days prior with the temperatures in the 70’s. But as out luck may have it, Chicagoland had a winter relapse. After all of that nice weather, …
Couch to 5K…Again
This morning at the gym, I decide to start the Couch to 5K program…again. Now, before you think that I don’t stick with anything and that is why I am starting again, let me explain. …
Paleo Frozen Yogurt Pops
I am such an ice cream addict. Prior to starting my lifestyle change, I would eat ice cream almost daily. But I had to give all that up when I started Paleo. Regular ice cream …
Crockpot Hot Wings
Do you love hot wings but hate the price of store-bought or restaurant hot wings? Are you trying to watch your calories and keep your diet clean? Here is an amazing hot wings recipe in the …
Crockpot Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken
I have never been big into cooking—until recently. I have noticed, as I am sure you have as well, that a lot of my posts center around food and/cooking. Being a stay-at-home mom during the …
Paleo Shamrock Shake (Minty Green Power Smoothie)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before my Paleo days, I loved to have ice cream as a treat. I had indulged in a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake a time or two. This shake is a healthy “smoothie” …