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Disconnect to Reconnect -Plus: Camping Tips

Anyone else get bored on Facebook and then grab their phone and instantly pull up the Facebook app? When something exciting happens, many people immediately grab their phone to “snap” the moment. Every meal turns into an “insta” moment. Every thought into a “tweet.” We live in such a connected society, where do we find… Continue reading Disconnect to Reconnect -Plus: Camping Tips

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Natural Alternative to Hair Dye – Navigating Henna

If you’re like the average person, you’ve dyed or put highlights in your hair at some point in your life. My first time using highlights was around 4th or 5th grade because I have a sister that is five years older than me who used to do them at home. Naturally, she would give me… Continue reading Natural Alternative to Hair Dye – Navigating Henna

Challenge Reflections

September Reflections (Reintroductions Part 3 & Teeth)

I’ve been trying to sit down to type up this post since last week because getting posts ready in advance is something I’ve been REALLY meaning to do. However, I’m still not there. Yup, full on honesty. Do I think my blog posts through? Yup. Do some of them take many hours to put together?… Continue reading September Reflections (Reintroductions Part 3 & Teeth)

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10 Money Saving Food Storage Hacks

When I first dove into the autoimmune protocol paleo diet (AIP), I did not use fresh food heavily in my kitchen. The couple months before my body crashed, I was actually beginning to learn about cooking with more real food – not excluding any particular food groups, simply learning to make commonly store-bought items from… Continue reading 10 Money Saving Food Storage Hacks

Recipes

Grandma’s Russian Vinaigrette (AIP Paleo / Vegan)

I promise I’m not stuck on summer and the next recipe I have is actually fall-ish! However, temperatures are still in the 90s here and I’m still not thrilled about heating up the kitchen just yet – although I can hardly wait until I can leave my kitchen windows open all day for a fresh… Continue reading Grandma’s Russian Vinaigrette (AIP Paleo / Vegan)

Recipes

Lard Glazed Brussel Sprouts (AIP/Paleo)

Did you know that this past weekend was the OFFICIAL Bacon Day? Apparently it is the Saturday before Labor day, every year. It just so happens, I also finalized this recipe on that day – must have been a bacon vibe in the air because I honestly don’t cook much with bacon. No, I’m not… Continue reading Lard Glazed Brussel Sprouts (AIP/Paleo)

Challenge Reflections

Reflections on July/August (Reintroductions Part 2)

Oh Reintroductions – how I dislike you! I mean I like you when you go well, but it really puts a damper on my day when you decide to disagree with my body. In June, I decided to stay on strict AIP for another month because my body didn’t feel ready to handle reintroduction yet.… Continue reading Reflections on July/August (Reintroductions Part 2)