Do you have a picky eater in your family? With 4 kids, I have definitely been there. When my first baby started eating he would try anything, but by the time he turned 2, there were only a few foods he deemed worthy of his refined palate. Cream cheese toast for breakfast, lunch and […]
Fermented cranberry sauce is a delicious way to eat your pro-biotics. And, tis the time of year when cranberries are plentiful. Another thing that is plentiful at my house is water kefir grains. We usually make homemade soda with our water kefir grains, but as a living culture, they grow and multiply and I am […]
I am very excited to announce my first big giveaway! I have joined with some of my foodie blogger friends to bring you this amazing prize! And this month’s winner is: Sandy M! Congratulations!!! How to Enter For Your Chance To Win! 1. Subscribe to the Cheerfully Imperfect in the right sidebar, which will allow you […]
Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please. Before jumping on the “real food” bandwagon, I had a lifelong love affair with cold cereal. I could eat it for any meal. Loved it. Still do. But, the more I learned the more I realized that store bought breakfast cereals are highly processed and not real food. I […]
Wet Sock Treatment Sounds crazy, right? When I first heard this I shrugged it off. Ridiculous old wives tail. I have tried some unusual home remedies, but this seemed completely counter-intuitive and silly. But mom’s get desperate late at night when their kids are sick and miserable. So, late one night I tried it […]
We have been snowed in for the last 2 days, which means we were running low on treats. But, being the resourceful momma that I am, I decided to whip up these super easy, nutrient dense chocolates. Almond Butter Sandwich Cups Ingredients: 4 TBSP of coconut spread or coconut butter (where to find quality […]
Prepare for Christmas – Minimalism with Children I am about to walk into my kids bedroom with 2 bags. One is for garbage. You know. The pieces and parts of “special” toys that broke a long time ago, but the kids are too attached to to get rid of. Tiny small clutter that nobody […]
In the spirit of minimalism and not collecting or giving more “stuff” that will be temporarily enjoyed and then set aside to gather dust, I am suggesting a different kind of giving this year. Rather than shopping for things that your family and friends don’t need (think about it. Is there anything you TRULY […]
5 Days of Paleo Dinners My family doesn’t always eat grain free. My kids love sourdough bread and pancakes. I don’t usually buy anything with grains, but I do make sourdough for them. However, since finding that it helped me lose weight, I have been paleo/primal. This means I don’t eat grains, legumes or processed […]
Minimalism at Christmas almost sounds like an oxymoron. So often Christmas is about stuff and things and gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I love gifts. But since embracing minimalism and working to declutter and simplify, my wish list has changed. And I pause longer before selecting gifts for others. So, after pondering it, I […]
