It's been extremely hazy, hot and humid here on the east coast for the past few weeks and at times, it's completely miserable to be outside. When my family needs to cool down and when they want an icy-cold treat, we head to our local Dairy Queen®. Recently we had the opportunity to try out several … [Read more...] about Cool Down this Summer with Icy-Cold Treats from Dairy Queen
Food and Recipes
Health Benefits that Come with Drinking Traditional Tea
If you have been searching for a healthy, fully organic alternative to the many new "health supplements" that have been advertised in the media, you might consider a surprising choice. While everyone has most likely drank a cup or two of tea in their lifetime, they may have done so without fully … [Read more...] about Health Benefits that Come with Drinking Traditional Tea
Slow Cooker Pasta Veggie Soup Recipe
During the summer months, I use my slow cooker (crockpot) more than I do during the winter months. I just hate heating up my kitchen with the oven, so I prefer making a lot of our family meals in the slow cooker. This slow cooker recipe for Pasta Veggie Soup is really easy to make. I fry up my … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Pasta Veggie Soup Recipe
Keeping Cool with PhillySwirl Organic Jungle Swirls SwirlStix Popsicles
When it comes to icy-cold treats, I could eat popsicles or ice cream anytime! During the hot summer months, I like to keep cool with PhillySwirl frozen treats! Matter of fact, this brand is one of my family's favorite brands when it comes to fruity-flavored popsicles. Recently we had the … [Read more...] about Keeping Cool with PhillySwirl Organic Jungle Swirls SwirlStix Popsicles
Tips for Replacing Meat, Dairy and Eggs
Perhaps you are contemplating a vegan diet, you have a friend or loved one who is vegan or you simply want to reduce saturated fats and animal products in your diet. If you are new to these dietary restrictions, you might think that a vegan diet will leave you feeling deprived. However, many people … [Read more...] about Tips for Replacing Meat, Dairy and Eggs
Pack Your Child’s Lunchbox with Veggie-Rich Foods
Back to School is the perfect time to keep the kids on track by offering wholesome – yet always delicious - choices in their lunch box. Every school day is another opportunity for parents to pack some veggie-rich, nutritional and convenient foods in their kids’ backpack, from Garden Lites, the … [Read more...] about Pack Your Child’s Lunchbox with Veggie-Rich Foods
Infused Simple Syrups from Sonoma Syrup Co.
Sonoma Syrup Co. produces Infused Simple Syrups, Extracts and Bar Mixers handcrafted in small batches, made with local, botanical ingredients, and packaged in beautiful glass bottles which display beautifully on counters and in-home bars. Each Sonoma Syrup Co. product contains fresh organic fruit … [Read more...] about Infused Simple Syrups from Sonoma Syrup Co.
Meat on the Side – Delicious Vegetable Focused Recipes for Every Day
I admit, I have a cookbook addiction and have collected over 300+ cookbooks in my lifetime. Lucky for me, I have a pretty big house and my husband built me numerous shelves in our pantry for me to house all of my favorite books! Today, I get to introduce you to a new cookbook that I recently … [Read more...] about Meat on the Side – Delicious Vegetable Focused Recipes for Every Day