Healthy Living

Disinfectants: Is There An Alternative?

by Jennie September 7, 2010

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We have been trying to buy cleaning products that aren’t harsh for us or the environment. As I run out of my cleaning products I am going to try and make my own! I have been wanting to do this for a while, but I was always worried about them not really cleaning. I am […]

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The Great American Salad Bar Project!

by MHSjennie August 31, 2010

If the highly processed foods that are being served to our children in schools aren’t your idea of a healthy lunch it’s time for YOU to get involved! Lets work together and give our kids a healthy start and a healthier lunch! With at least 30% of our children being overweight, childhood obesity has more […]

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Healthy Living: Eggs Have Been Recalled!!!!

by MHSjennie August 24, 2010

“A series of salmonella outbreaks across the country have prompted Iowa egg producer, Wright County Egg, to recall 380 million products. Eggs under the brands Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farm, and Kemps should be returned to the store in which they were purchased for a […]

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Healthy Living: Healthy Rice Krispy Treats!

by MHSjennie August 10, 2010

I was reading some of the latest info over at Healthy Alter Ego and came across this great healthy recipe for Rice Krispy Treats! If you haven’t had a chance to check out their website – you are missing out! They have so much great information for health and wellness for the entire family! Not all […]

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Family Fun: Make Your Own Jam!

by Jennie August 5, 2010

Our latest adventure this past week has been making jam, syrup and blackberry cobbler! Last Saturday we took a trip to Rouster’s Apple House in Milford. They have pick your own blueberries and blackberries as well as peaches and apples! (They don’t have this every day, so be sure to check out their website for […]

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Healthy Living: SUGAR Shocker!!!!

by MHSjennie August 3, 2010

We recently wrote about how we have been researching juice for the boys and came across a graph that absolutely floored us!!! We know that sugar is in a lot of things we eat, but how much is really bad for you?? Are we overdosing on sugar without even knowing it???! Check out this graph […]

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Healthy Living: Garden Update!

by MHSjennie July 27, 2010

Since my last garden update things have been moving right along with all the veggies! It has been really exciting to see everything growing and I FINALLY have some red tomatoes ready to pick! I just picked these from the garden today! We’ve had great success with the zucchini, tomatoes and we have big plans […]

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Money Saving Monday: DIY Yogurt!

by Jennie July 26, 2010

On my quest for saving money, I was told DIY baby food costs the fraction of the price compared to commercial baby food. Another mama recommended Super Baby Food, which takes you step by step on how to make your own baby food. I bought the book and ended up LOVING it! It has so much […]

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Healthy Living: Composting BASICS!!!!

by MHSjennie July 20, 2010

I had been wanting to compost for YEARS and was so overwhelmed with starting it, that I was just turned off by the idea. There are more opinions on how you should compost and what you should use that it was hard for me to know where to start. I finally took the plunge when […]

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Family Fun: Pick Your Own Fruits!

by MHSjennie July 15, 2010

One of our favorite things to do with the boys is check out the local farmer’s markets and pick your own fruit farms. Last year, we took it a step further and canned our own apple sauce and tomato sauce. It was a labor of love, but it lasted us all winter! Canning allows you […]

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Healthy Living: Superfoods for Kids

by MHSjennie July 13, 2010

If there’s one thing Jennie and I are passionate about it’s what we feed the boys. We both felt that starting their foundation for healthy eating started with us, as parents, and we wanted to teach them the importance of making healthy food choices. We enjoyed making their baby food and not only was it […]

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Farmers’ Market

by MHSjennie July 3, 2010

We have talked about Farmers’ Markets in the past and now is the time to visit yours!! If you are not sure where to start, find one local to you, grab a friend and GO!!! There is nothing better than supporting our local farmers!!! You can also find a farm where you can pick your own […]

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