• Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipes

    Easy Home-made Fresh Tomato Soup

    As a mom of two very active boys, I’m always looking for recipes that are quick, easy, and kids approved :). This one is perfect for a cold rainy day when you need something warm and filling. During the summertime, we had a lot of tomatoes in our backyard. If we can’t eat all of them fresh then I freeze the rest. First I wash them and then put them in a ziplock bag into the freezer. For this recipe I used my frozen tomatoes 🙂 You can use fresh! I just wanted to give you guys tip if you have a lot of tomatoes that you can’t eat, just…

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  • Recipes,  Smoothies and Drinks

    Six Favorite Fresh Squeezed Juices

    Who doesn’t love a fresh squeezed juice to start off the day? Our family is a big fan of juices and I make them at least twice a week before breakfast or as a snack in the afternoon. I try to get as many veggies and fruits in a day, so a smoothie or a juice can be a great option. I get asked a lot what are some good fresh squeezed juice combinations. It is a hard question because I love them all! haha I love equally green juice and orange juice, but my kids don’t. I will give you some ideas but you can always mix almost any fruit…

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  • Breakfast,  Kids Approved,  Recipes,  Smoothies and Drinks

    Blueberry Orange Smoothie Bowl

    My family loves to drink smoothies! We drink at least one per day, and to be honest kids’ favorite is a banana smoothie. 🙂 I love it too, but I like to play with other fruits and make a different kind of smoothies like this one blueberry orange smoothie. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 oranges 1/2 cup strawberries 1 tsp maca powder* 1 tsp acai powder* 1/4 cup ice (more or less depending on your preference) Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.   Toppings: 1 kiwi 1 tsp coconut flakes 1 tsp bee pollen 1 tsp chia seeds Note: Measurements are a guide, but I usually grab…

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  • Recipes,  Smoothies and Drinks

    Basil Orange Banana Smoothie

    I love basil, especially in smoothies and salads. Basil is one of the most versatile herbs with numerous health benefits. It is great anti-oxidant and has anti-bacterial properties  So today’s post is going to be my favorite basil smoothie. Ingredients: 1.5 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup of ice cubes 1 small ripe banana 4-5 basil leaves Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until completely smooth. Enjoy! Note: You can totally skip banana and blend just orange juice with basil. That version is great as a juice for hot summer days. Don’t be afraid to customize the recipe to suit your own taste. Print…

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  • Recipes,  Smoothies and Drinks

    Turmeric Pollen Lemonade

    I am going to start my first post with something that I drink every single morning before breakfast. It’s a good alternative to a coffee first thing in the morning. The refreshing lemonade with so many health benefits, perfect to start your day with. This lemonade is perfect for a little bit of everyday detox.  Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body.  It helps to maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases. It cleanses the liver, blood and helps regulate natural bowel movement. Just to name a few health benefits. Turmeric is a wonderful herb that we should use…

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