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Daily Smile from Fit Foodie Finds: with a Toasted Quinoa Granola Recipe

I am a sucker for cute puppy dogs. I personally LOVE when they get stuff stuck on their faces, caught in the act, can't hide what they have been up to. This pic reminds me of two particular memories: 1) When my ...

Chicken Pot Pie – Cupcakes!

So for the past 2 weeks we have bought the baked chickens at the grocery. The rub has paprika and chili powder and CINNAMON in it - so yummy. This medium size chicken will feed my husband, my daughter, and ...

My Cookie Recipe: “Oatmeal Almond Crisps”

These are called "my cookies" because at the same time each evening I will say aloud... "I need my cookies". I feel like it is a win // win with these cookies. They aren't made with highly processed ingredients; and, ...

Welcome Them Home with this Back to School Snack: Granola Recipe

Granola (Base) Recipe 1 1/2 c organic oats 2 Tbs coconut oil 1 Tbs honey 1 Tbs REAL maple syrup pinch of salt dash of cinnamon   Add INs: (the options are endless, but here are a few suggestions) * raw coconut flake * raw walnuts * raw almond slivers * raw ...

Strawberry Delight

Visiting Family in Friendswood, TX, for the first time in ages, brought back many memories. Since it is a small town with that everyone knows everyone kind of feel, it was the perfect place to celebrate the 4th of July! ...

Beat the Heat

It is officially too hot be be outside between the hours of 11am - 6pm. The Texas heat is just too much, so we will be indoors a lot more until the beginning of September I presume. When my little one ...

INSTA-moments

My Summer Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

I have been making one of these in the afternoon when I need an extra kick to get through the rest of the day. Inspired by my free drink I used to make myself during my good ole Starbucks barista ...

Coffee “Coconut” Milk Ice Cream

Just made this one. Coffee could have been brewed a little stronger than how we normally drink it but pretty awesome! Coffee "Coconut" Milk Ice Cream Recipe: 2 cans coconut milk (thai kitchen brand is what I used)16 oz 1 cup coffee (brew it, let ...