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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

May 13, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day! You know I’m a southern girl, so this is like music to my ears! I’m happy to use any excuse for a good ol’ buttered biscuit.

But wait, don’t flip your lid just yet… I know what you’re thinking. Buttermilk biscuits are TERRIBLE for your health. And you have a point. A biscuit made with white flour has no value to your health. In fact, white flour can lead to a myriad of health problems!

So, that is why my momma and I have come up with a healthy southern biscuit. Yep, you heard that right. My momma, the same wonderful woman who fed me buttermilk biscuits from scratch when I was a little girl, has helped me to change this biscuit into something more healthful: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits with Coconut Oil.

Why whole wheat? Read my post here. It will give you all you need to know. Why coconut oil? Read my other post here.

:: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

2 1/2 cups fresh milled whole wheat flour {plus 1/2 cup more for “patting out”biscuits}
1 cup buttermilk (or regular “sweet” milk)
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/3 cup coconut oil {solid}

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Mill your flour {I use my wondermill} and then add buttermilk and coconut oil. Use a spoon, pastry cutter, or even your hand to mix ingredients. The goal is to incorporate the oil but not to overmix.

Take spoonfuls of biscuit dough and plop it into a bowl of extra flour. {We usually put about 1/2 cup more into a bowl}. Carefully, softly, lovingly {lol} pat the biscuits into little rounds and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat. Place biscuits pretty close together.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with lots of {good fat} REAL butter.

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Vine.com – A One Stop Shop for Natural Food and Cleaning Products

May 12, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to try out a new online shopping venue…Vine.com. Vine.com has all the natural products you crave in household cleaning, beauty products, kitchen gear, grocery items, and even apparel. It is affiliated with other online stores you might be familiar with like soap.com, diapers.com, and many others.

I got to try all the items you see in the photo-several of them I had used before like the Mrs. Meyer’s cleaner, Green Works, and Seventh Generation dish soap. I love them all and they are regulars in my kitchen/bathroom cleaning cabinets. I also enjoyed the snack cubes – they have been awesome for my son’s lunch box. They are both beautiful and functional (which is why I love them so much!). I am excited to continue this service as they are really a one stop shop for everything that I can’t get at the farmer’s market!

See the details on the products I tried..including links to the site and prices:

1. Ecover Dishwashing Liquid, Lemon & Aloe Vera ($2.65) cleans and degreases while being gentle on your hands. Plus, it’s made with plant based ingredients, biodegradable, and the bottle is 100% recyclable.

2. Seventh Generation Dish Liquid, Lemongrass & Clementine Zest-25oz($3.60) new 25 oz. bottle made from 90% post-consumer recycled plastic. Great smelling lemongrass and clementine is also non-toxic & biodegradable.

3. Green Works General Bathroom Cleaner Spray-30oz ($3.85) that is made with plant- and mineral-based cleaning ingredients that power through soap scum, rust and hard water stains-without harsh chemical fumes and residue.

4. Ecover Toilet Cleaner ($3.60) helps to remove tough stains while it decalcifies and freshens, leaving behind a fresh plant based Pine Fresh fragrance. It’s naturally powerful and safe for septic tanks.

5. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Counter Top Cleaner – 16 oz ($5.09 + receive 20% off ALL Mrs. Meyer’s products right now!) Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Lavender Countertop Spray takes the basic formula of our All Purpose Cleaner and adds a special Vegetable Protein Extract, a naturally fresh way to remove odors. It cleans, degreases and removes odors from the kitchen, bathroom or any room, a naturally fresh way to clean surfaces.

6. Wean Clean Lunch Cubes (2 pack) ($18.99) Wean Green’s Lunch Cubes tempered glass food containers hold an entire lunch (or even supper) for everyone in the family! The square Lunch Cube holds as much as the frozen meals from the grocery store but you can pack them with your own fresh, healthy, organic foods. Use the containers for a great snack pack for kids to fill them for the day. The lids are durable and have passed the ‘use’ testing machine over 3 million times per tab! The child friendly design allows easy opening for small hands and the glass is 4-5 times stronger than a drinking glass!

Interested in shopping with Vine.com yourself?

New customers get 3 months of free shipping with the code {GoCrazy} AND 20% off your first order of $35 with the code {Vine20}. And, many items are on sale right now like Mrs. Meyer’s cleaners and Earth’s Best Snacks! Need more convincing? Vine.com has LIGHTNING FAST shipping – you’ll get your order in 1 or 2 days!

If you haven’t switched to green cleaners I highly recommend you put some thought into it. The air quality in our houses is worse than the air quality outdoors because of the chemicals we use! Here’s some easy green cleaning tips from Vine.com that you can incorporate into your cleaning regimen without a lot of new cleaners or special tools.

1. A lemon for hard water stains: You don’t need harsh chemicals to tackle hard water stains in the shower. A fresh lemon will do the trick with a swipe and a rinse.

2. Grapefruit and salt as a tub or stovetop scrub: Our team swears by this DIY trick as it removes thick grime and dirt rings off your shower area and does amazing work on cast iron tubs and is really easy. Halve a grapefruit and sprinkle liberally with sea salt (Bob’s Red Mill Sea Salt, 4 lbs., 2 pk.; $8.50). Wet your bathtub and sprinkle the remaining salt around the bottom. Scrub your grapefruit around your shower or tub. Then simply rinse away the pulpy bits and the salt and your shower is as good as new.

3. Baking soda and vinegar for drain cleaner: Ditch the lye-based drain cleaners and instead, opt for a natural, do-it-yourself trick. Pour 1 cup of baking soda (Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda, 16 oz., 3 pk.; $9.55) down a dry, empty sink. Next, pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain. Wait a few minutes. Then pour one additional cup of baking soda down the drain then add 1 cup of white vinegarand plug the drain immediately. If you’re unclogging a double sink, plug both drains. You’ll hear sizzling coming up from the drain and see bubbles foaming up. When the bubbles have died down, add the remaining boiling water down the drain. If you are looking for a preventative treatment, once a month you can pour a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by boiling water.

4. All-purpose cleaning spray w/ vinegar, water and essential oils: Plain ‘ol white vinegar (Heinz White Vinegar Distilled, 128 oz.’ $7.99) is one of the best and most natural ways to clean… and you can clean just about everything with it (minus marble and finished wood surfaces). Just mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and shake it up. Voila: natural all-purpose cleaner. Add a few drops of essential oil if you prefer a scented option. Add rosemary (NOW Foods Rosemary Oil (Liquid), $14.25 – $16.45) to improve your mood, or lavender (Aura Cacia Essential Oils, Lavender, $12.99) for its calming effects.

Disclosure: I received products for review for free. It did not change my opinion of the products I tried. My opinions are always truthful and honest. You can count on me!

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Salmon Burgers and Sliders

May 11, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

Salmon is loaded with omega 3′s – a healthy fat most of us don’t get enough of. My family has been making an effort to eat healthy fats and more fish in general. But, I’ll just tell you – salmon was not my favorite. Being a gal who has grown up on white fish and mostly very mild flavored tilapia, salmon was a bit more fishy tasting to me. I had tried cooking salmon filets and had experimented with different marinades but each time while my husband liked it, it was just tolerable to me.

Then, I found Wild Planet’s sustainably caught wild Alaska pink salmon. Wild Planet’s salmon is 100% sustainable and has been since 2004. This canned salmon is so good…especially in my Salmon Burger recipe. If you aren’t sure if you like salmon just yet, but you know it is good for you, I strongly suggest you try my recipe! Even my two kiddos love them, especially when I make them small for “salmon sliders.”

:: Salmon Burgers

2 {6 oz} cans of Wild Planet Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon
1/4 cup cornmeal {preferably organic or GMO free}
1 egg
coconut oil
Buns and toppings

Mix together the salmon, cornmeal, and egg. Prepare a griddle or cast iron skillet with a bit of coconut oil – just enough to coat the pan. Using a spoon and your hands form 4 large {regular bun size} or 7 small {slider size} salmon burgers. Place on the griddle or in the hot pan. Cook until done on first side and then flip to cook the second side.

Once the salmon patties are all cooked through, serve with warm buns and your favorite toppings. My kiddos like ketchup, I like mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and my hubs likes BBQ sauce! Get creative…slices of avocado would also be good along with other fun gourmet condiments.

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Disclosure: I received product from Wild Planet in order to review it and develop this recipe. It was quite tasty!

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Blue Limited Edition Mason Jars

May 11, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

Have you seen these cool jars? Mason jars are hot right now! They are used for everything – party decor, flower arrangement, storage for dry goods in your pantry, pretty bathroom storage, mantle centerpieces, oh yeah…and canning.

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the first series of jars designed by the Ball brothers. These limited edition Ball Jar Heritage Collection Pint Jars with Lids and Bands are a celebration of the heritage featuring period-correct blue color and embossed logos on the front and back.

They are so beautiful I’d love to have a set for parties! If you’d also like a box to use in your home {or to collect} would you consider buying them through my link?

Here’s a little known fact you might now know… Bloggers can earn sales through their Amazon links. If you click through to Amazon using my link {like that green one up there in the paragraph above} and then you purchase these jars I will earn a commission. It isn’t much, but it helps me keep this blog going and money pays bills! Also, if you click through my link and then shop around on Amazon for OTHER items…I will also earn a commission on those items even though I didn’t directly link you to those juice boxes, kitchen gadgets, or new book you also added to your cart…EVEN IF YOU DON’T BUY THESE JARS. In fact, if you just click onto Amazon using that link and then buy ANYTHING during the next 24 hours I will earn a commission.

So, if you enjoy this blog and you want to help a mama out, AND you need to purchase something online at Amazon anyway…use my links to shop! Of course, I am not suggesting you purchase anything you don’t NEED. This post is just to let you know how you can help someone doing something your already doing.

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Bath Time – Time to Relax or More Work for Mom?

May 11, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

What does bath time look like at your house? At my house it is like herding two cats into the tub! It can be exhausting getting them into the tub {they would much rather just run around the house naked – in preparation for the bath} but once they’re in it is a moment of peace while they are contained!

My kids love to play with empty cups and washcloths more than any other toys in the tub! It really doesn’t take much to entertain kids! And, Judah BEGS for more play time every night. It gives me a chance to just sit and play and RELAX if only for a moment.

Of course, I do have to scrub them up while they are there and it is fun watching Eliana mimic what I do as she tries to wash her on hair and feet. I like to use fragrance free products and with Johnson and Johnson there is something for everyone. Everybody has their own opinion and memories about Johnson and Johnson and their own favorite product. Me, I like the Aveeno products best of them all.

While you’re rangling your kiddos into the tub take a moment for yourself. Mother’s Day is this Sunday after all! You still have time to get a little something for yourself…and send an encouraging word to another special mom this Mother’s Day. During the month of May, if you purchase $9 worth of participating products at Walmart in one shopping trip you will receive a free 1 year subscription to Parents or Family Fun magazine! I already get Family Fun Magazine and have for several years. I love it! It is full of fun ideas to make and do with my kiddos each month.

To get your free offer, just purchase $9 or more of qualifying Johnson’s Baby, Desitin, or Aveeno Baby products at your local Walmart from now until 5/31 and either mail in or email photo of your receipt (along with some additional information.)

You can also celebrate a special mom in your life and reassure her of a job well done by creating a personalized digital Care Card on Facebook, by visiting johnsonsbabycares.com. For every Care Card sent, shared or ‘liked’ JOHNSON’S^® Baby will donate $1.00, benefitting Save the Children^® programs such as Early Steps to School Success, an early childhood education initiative. The Early Steps program works with more than 10,000 children, parents and caregivers annually to help provide a brighter future through early childhood education.

”JOHNSON’S^® Baby understands that every mom, no matter her situation, could always use encouragement,” said Ivy Brown , Marketing Director, JOHNSON’S® Baby. “We also recognize that positive reassurance throughout the early years of motherhood is essential to both mom and baby’s well-being. By sending a JOHNSON’S^® Baby Care Card , you can share valuable words of encouragement to a worthy mom in your life, and also help raise funds for Save the Children’s^® early childhood education programs.”

So all you have to do is visit Johnsonbabycares.com

Then, fill out and send an ecard via facebook! Simple.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I’m a participant in the Walmart Moms Program. Walmart has provided me with a product sample and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. Participation in this program is voluntary and the opinions stated above are entirely my own.

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A Big Boy Bike

May 10, 2013 by Denisesawyer 2 Comments

The weather is finally warming up and it is perfect for getting outside and playing with the kids. Judah has been asking for a bike to ride for a while and we’ve been dragging our feet because we just didn’t have the cash to plunk down on a new bike. But, with the weather warming up we knew it was about time we find a suitable bike for him to ride. I started searching around looking for one that he could maneuver {Judah had a little hand me down bike that was just too heavy and would frustrate him when we’d get out to practice}. We were thrilled to find several little toddler bikes that would fit in our price range at Walmart. I pulled several down to try out and finally settled on this 12 inch Huffy for just $39.97. It is nice and light and has lots of cool stars along with a red, silver, and blue motif.

Along with the bike, we picked up some safety gear that Judah would need to ride his new bike. May is National Bike month, so what better time than now to check your kids’ bike safety gear before they head out this summer. Make sure everyone has what they need, in the right sizes to get out and ride this summer.

I found this super cool dinosaur helmet for my dino-loving 4 year old. It’s a Raskull’s helmet – also from Walmart and reasonably priced at $19.97. Judah LOVES it and wore it around the house for a while on the first day I brought it home. I also found him some blue elbow & knee pads along with gloves on clearance for $9.96 – they also have dinosaurs on them! I knew Judah would be thrilled since he asked for a dinosaur bike.

While I couldn’t deliver on the dinosaur bike, Judah was thrilled with his ensemble and we had a blast getting out on it for the first time today. Judah was so proud of himself when he finally figured out how to keep it going. With a little more practice he’ll be flying on around on it. I’m happy with our purchase and I’ve already recouped the price in smiles from my little. This is so much fun!

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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

May 9, 2013 by Denisesawyer 2 Comments

Have you been trying your best to kick the processed foods out of your house? Are you a Southerner that likes your “cream of something” soup? I mean come on, there are about a gazillion recipes now days that call for at least one can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup.

Have you read the label? Have you been avoiding it on purpose? Don’t go hide under your bed! I confess! I confess! I was also hanging on to my beloved cream of something soups! I had figured out how to make cream of chicken soup but cream of mushroom soup was blowing my mind! I mean, I just knew it had to be impossible to mimic that deliciousness!

Well, I am about to show you the magic behind the curtain and you are going to be so surprised! It is REALLY simple! And, what is better, it only takes a couple of ingredients you probably have on hand. Are you as excited as me!? You can finally kick that can to the curb! Processed foods be gone! Real food tastes good and is good for you!

:: Cream of Mushroom Soup

4 oz of fresh white mushrooms stems removed and sliced thin
2 Tbsp of {grass fed/cultured} butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup half and half {preferably organic}
salt to taste

Saute the mushrooms with the butter in a skillet until soft. Add the flour and cook the flour for a minute {until bubbly and thoroughly mixed with the butter. Pour in the beef stock and the half and half. Allow the mixture to boil until it thickens to the consistency you prefer. Add salt to your taste.

Do you remember the post I did about making Swedish meatballs a LONG time ago? This recipe is one my mom used to make when I was a kid. It is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. I was so excited to remake this recipe. It once called for a can of cream of mushroom soup…now I use my homemade version and it is EVEN BETTER! Not only is it better tasting…it doesn’t have all those yucky fake foods in it. REAL, Wholesome food tastes good and doesn’t have to be difficult.

Read my redo post here. You’ll be so glad you did!

What other old standbys/family favorites would you love to see remade?

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Real Food Remake: Swedish Meatballs with NO canned soup

May 9, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

Some of my favorite meals are still the ones my mom used to make me when I was a kid. I love southern comfort food. Chicken pot pie, chicken casserole, hamburger steaks with mushroom soup, cubed steak, and swedish meatballs are amongst some of all time favorites. Unfortunately, many of these dishes included “cream of something” soup as do many of the quick recipes all mom’s have in their recipe arsenal.

I will be the first to confess that I had kicked most all the processed foods but canned cream soups were still in my pantry. I wasn’t sure how to replace them. It seemed a daunting task and too much trouble.

But, lo and behold, I finally got the gumption to try to make my own. And, I am so thrilled {almost giddy} that it actually turned out and it tastes JUST LIKE the canned version…if not better.

I’ve been trying to remake some of my favorite recipes using good, wholesome ingredients. I replaced the processed foods and added REAL foods. The results are almost always a superior tasting dish. REAL FOOD TASTES GOOD.

I’m going to share some of my remakes here and first off is my mom’s Swedish Meatballs.

The original recipe was posted here. It called for homemade meatballs (which I will repost here) and a can of cream of mushroom soup mixed with milk.

Here’s the redo:

:: Swedish Meatballs with Mushroom Soup

1 lb. grass fed beef
5 or 6 crackers
1/2 onion, chopped
1 egg
1 recipe of Mushroom Soup

First, I saute the onion in a little bit of olive oil because my husband and children have an aversion to crunchy onions. This is totally optional. But, to guarantee there are no crunchy bits I do saute mine.

Next, I put the sauteed onion, beef, egg, and crackers in a big bowl and mix it with my hands. Don’t overmix, just mix the ingredients until they are incorporated well.

Finally, I roll the meat mixture into a little smaller than golf ball sized meatballs. Place the meatballs in a 9×12 casserole dish.

At this point, you can freeze them or place in the fridge for up to 24 hours {which is nice if you want to prep these the night before so you can have a quick meal the next day – stash this meal away for a night when you know you’ll be busy…ball practice anyone?}. Or, you can cook them immediately.

Bake the meatballs at 400 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes (until they are cooked through and no longer pink).

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the mushroom soup recipe. Then, place soup in a serving dish and place meatballs directly in the soup. Serve the meatballs and mushroom “gravy” over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

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DIY: Orange Coconut Sugar Scrub

May 7, 2013 by Denisesawyer 1 Comment

Mother’s Day is this weekend. Have you figured out what to get your mom yet? I’ve got a great gift that will leave mom’s skin feeling soft and supple. This sugar scrub smells great, feels great, and is great for you! Made with natural ingredients you’ve probably got on hand, this will whip up in about 5 minutes.

The base of this scrub is coconut oil. But it serves as more than just a lovely fragrance. Many commercial brands of moisturizers and bath products contain petroleum-based ingredients that can suffocate the skin. In contrast, coconut oil provides deep and real moisture. It helps strengthen underlying tissues and helps remove excessive dead cell on the skin’s surface that makes your skin rough and flaky in texture.

It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.

Another cool thing about coconut oil is that it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling at all.

Paired with sweet orange essential oil you’ve got a product that not only makes your skin feel great but it will make YOU feel great. Sweet orange essential oil has anti-depressant properties. So it is no wonder you’ll feel so cheery when you use this homemade spa product. With all these great benefits you’re going to want to make a double batch-that way mom will actually get her gift and you won’t be tempted to just keep it. This recipe makes one 8 oz jar.

I like to use these decorative, wide mouth canning jars. I found them in the canning section at Walmart and they are great for so many different things. They are beautiful and perfect for homemade spa products. Doesn’t it just look luxurious?

:: Orange Coconut Sugar Scrub

1/2 cup unrefined, organic, extra-virgin coconut oil {melted}
1 cup sugar
6-8 drops of Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Stir the essential oil into the melted coconut oil. Stir in white sugar. Pour into decorative jars. Tie some cute ribbon or raffia aroudn it and viola! you’ve got a great little gift for mom, coworkers, etc.

What are you getting mom this Mother’s Day?

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Mom Needs a Break

May 6, 2013 by Denisesawyer Leave a Comment

Everybody needs a break every now and then…even mom. Recently I was discussing with someone how I don’t ever get “me time.” With a four year old and a 19 month old in the house someone is always needing something. What about after everyone has been fed, bathed, and tucked in? Everyone knows that’s when mom is laying out clothes for the next day, getting a jump on packing lunches for the next day, reading her email, or if you are me, it is when I blog.

It started to bother me that I never had any time just for me, just to read my Bible, pray, take a bath, you know ANYTHING! So, finally it dawned on me that I had make time. I kept saying there wasn’t any time but then when I asked God to show me where I could find a bit of time for Him and me, He did!

It occured to me that I didn’t have a set schedule for myself. I am very organized and for the most part our whole lives live on a schedule. I have a set time we like to eat dinner, a specific time I like to have the kids in bed by, a specific time for lunch, naps, for cleaning house, for waking up for work, for grocery shopping, for when I bake my bread for the week, and even for meal planning. But, I didn’t have a set schedule for sleeping and waking for myself.

Often, I would stay up really late on nights when I didn’t have to be at work at the school so that I could play catch up on the blog. Then I would wake up feeling kind of run down the next day and would linger in bed while the kids watched a cartoon or two in the bed with me. This would go on for a couple of nights and then I would crash early the following night but still get up late. When I had to be at work at the school I would go to bed earlier and get up earlier.

So, I decided to put myself on a schedule. Typically my kids are in bed between 8:30 and 9. They don’t get up until around 8 am. So, I decided to set a goal to be in bed by 10:30 each night {this is the time I try to go to bed when I have to be at work}- whether I had to be at work at the school or not. That way I could get up at 6 or 6:30 whether I had to be at work or not. If I don’t have to be at work that buys me at least an hour and half of “Me Time.”

I tried it for a week. At first it was a little difficult to stop working online and just go to bed. But, I quickly realized I was actually accomplishing more by not staying up late fighting back the sleep. And getting up early meant I had extra time in the morning to finish up tasks if I needed too. It has also given me more time to read. I’ve been reading the Bible, other Christian study books, and I’ve made my way through a couple of other books on my never ending pile of research I have been wanting to get to but could never find the time.

When I get up now I cherish this time. It feels special. I brew myself a cup of hot tea, drizzle in a bit of local honey, and grab my reading material. I can then greet my children with happy smiles and full attention when they wake up instead of groggy moans and hiding under the covers.

I still have my moments when I stay up just a bit too late or I just can manage to get up when the alarm goes off but I just try again the next day and resolve to get back on track.

It has really made a world of difference for me. I feel so much more refreshed. I really encourage you to find just a moment for yourself if you haven’t already. It doesn’t have to be long. Just make sure you find time each day for a minute to gather your thoughts and realign your day.

Kit Kat Mini’s sponsored this post. They wanted to know how mom’s like us find a little time for ourselves to “Take a Break.” If you can’ t find time for yourself in the morning like me, perhaps you can steal away a bit of time in the afternoon, if only to enjoy a handful of chocolate and nice cup of your favorite beverage.

Kit Kat Mini’s are available now at your local Walmart and can be found in single serve bags or in larger shareable size containers.

What about you? How do you steal a moment just for yourself?

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

:: Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

Vine.com – A One Stop Shop for Natural Food and Cleaning Products

Interested in shopping with Vine.com yourself?

Salmon Burgers and Sliders

:: Salmon Burgers

Blue Limited Edition Mason Jars

Bath Time – Time to Relax or More Work for Mom?

A Big Boy Bike

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

:: Cream of Mushroom Soup

Read my redo post here. You’ll be so glad you did!

What other old standbys/family favorites would you love to see remade?

Real Food Remake: Swedish Meatballs with NO canned soup

:: Swedish Meatballs with Mushroom Soup

DIY: Orange Coconut Sugar Scrub

:: Orange Coconut Sugar Scrub

Mom Needs a Break

What about you? How do you steal a moment just for yourself?

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