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Happy, Healthy Friday! I have shared this recipe previously but I wanted to share how much healthier it is compared to buying a Mocha Latte from Starbucks. I used to be a huge Starbucks lover, even worked there after high school, but then I started really looking into the ingredients that are in the foods… Continue reading Homemade Mocha Latte VS Starbucks Mocha Latte
Happy Tuesday my healthy friends! It's been a few weeks since I've shared a Tuesday Tip to learn how to use essential oils. It's been busy with the holiday's and my personal trainer studies 🙂 I'm happy to say that I'm getting closer to being ready to take my personal trainer exam though! I'm excited… Continue reading #TuesdayTip is Back with a Homemade “Icy Hot” Cream & a 6X5 Cycle Circuit Workout
Happy Black Friday! I'm doing all my shopping online this year...no crowds and I can shop anytime of the day I want. I never really was a huge Black Friday shopper to begin with, but the older I get the less I even think about shopping on Black Friday. I love that there are so… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” ― Linda Grayson And coffee...a friend with coffee and chocolate! Happy my Friday my friends! Today's post is sponsored by chocolate and coffee! I have never been a big fan of Mocha's until I started making them myself. Maybe it's because… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Dairy-Free Mocha Latte
One thing I miss since being dairy-free is chocolate milk! I love the creamy, chocolatey, icey cold, deliciousness of chocolate milk (I know that sentence is not accurate lol). I have been trying to find a simple yet healthy way to make my own chocolate milk without having to buy a processed, high-sugary chocolate syrup,… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Healthy, Homemade Chocolate Almond Milk (Easiest Recipe Ever!)
I love black pepper and use it on almost everything. I have always been the person that grabs the black pepper from the table and not the salt. Black pepper has lots of health benefits: Increases nutrient absorption - for example, when you use Turmeric and Black Pepper together the absorption rate of Turmeric is… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – The Smoking Gun Pepper Co Review – Homemade Cowboy Rub Chicken Nuggets
During the summer months we sweat even more than usual, so it's always good to have electrolyte replacement drinks on hand. The problem with store bought electrolyte drinks is all the sodium, artificial colors & flavors and sugars. It's super simple to make your own at home, plus it's cheaper, and in my opinion, much… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Electrolyte Drink
I am a smell freak! I have a very sensitive nose and love our apartment to smell fresh and clean all the time. I used to have Yankee candles burning all the time, but then one got too hot and exploded! Very scary. Thank goodness nothing happened except a burn mark on the counter and… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Healthy, Homemade Lemongrass Carpet Freshener
I recently received some Mulberries and Goldenberries from Navitas Naturals to sample and I was quite excited because they are both super fruits and I've never had them before, nor ever used them in any recipes. If you've never heard of Navitas Naturals, I definitely recommend checking them out. I have purchased their cacao nibs… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mulberry Bars
I love chocolate and around Easter, there are so many chocolate temptations lurking around especially in the grocery stores. Reese's Peanut Butter cups were always one of my favorite chocolate candies. Easter & Halloween I would always eat these first! A few weeks ago I attempted my first batch of homemade peanut butter cups. These… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
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