Tips For Doing The Whole30 With KIDS

Are you thinking of doing the whole30 with kids? My must-have tips.

When people posted on my Instagram feed asking me if my kids were doing Whole30 with me, it gave me pause. I’d really never thought that they wouldn’t do the challenge. You totally can do Whole30 with kids! Tips For Doing The Whole30 With KIDS After all, I’m the one that prepares, cooks, and serves the meals…

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Easy Apricot Orange Marinade & A Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Looking for something creative for your bbq? Try this Easy Apricot Orange Marinade with a bonus Brussels Sprouts Recipe!

Ish got a new grill this week. It was time. Because, well, we didn’t have a grill. In fact, we haven’t had a grill in nearly 3 years! Like I said, it was time. I was over the moon when our brand spankin’ new Weber Charcoal Grill. This meant we could grill chops, ribs, and…

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4 Rules To Ensure Your Kid Eats Their Paleo School Lunch Box

Do you worry that your kids won't eat the lunch you've packed them? Use these 4 fail-proof tips to make sure that those lunch boxes come home empty!

I realize that it’s July still, but Smalls starts Kinder this year. While we are going to continue to homeschool, we also have the opportunity for him to participate in an amazing homeschool supplement program three days a week. He is absolutely thrilled. Mostly because that means he gets to use his Planetbox again. Make Lunch…

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Quick & Easy Paleo Lasagna Cupcakes

super easy paleo lasagna cups

I have a confession: I can’t stand traditional lasagna, but it’s one of Ish’s favorite dishes…which means that I couldn’t just completely avoid it. Instead, I needed to figure out a way for Ish to have one of his favorite meals and figure out a way that I would be able to eat it, too.…

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7 Days of My Whole30: Week 4, The Final Week!

7 Days of My Whole30_ Week 4, The Final Week!

It’s the last week of my Whole30 challenge! This week was odd, in that we all ended up sick. It was not fun. As such, I went off plan a bit because my throat was on fire. Gotta love not being able to swallow. At.All. Here is a break down of my whole30 week 4,…

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7 Days Of My Whole30: Week 3

Want to know what I've been eating this week? Check out my thoughts (and foods!) from my third week of the Whole30.

According to It Starts With Food, this week is where I will start to feel a whole lot better. I can’t say I’ve been feeling horrible over the past two weeks, but I was fighting some sugar cravings due to shark week, but that quickly passed. Want to know what was on the menu this…

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Easy Paleo Pesto Recipe

Super easy paleo pesto using fresh ingredients.

When I started posting photos of my Whole30 meals, I wasn’t expecting much of a response. It’s just food. Well, apparently food is something people enjoy seeing photos of. Who knew?? And then, people started asking for my recipes. So I’m going to share! Give the people what they want, right? I’m a huge fan of pasta. I’m Italian! Of course…

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7 Days of My Whole30: Week 1

whole30 week 1

I survived my first 7 days of the Whole30! I feel like I should get a prize…but my usual celebration is a cookie, which is most definitely out. So…I grabbed a new pair of yoga pants. A mom can never have too many yoga pants, right? Whole30 Day 1 Breakfast: Bacon and egg cupcakes with…

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My 2 Minute Scrambled Egg Hack

2 minute scrambled egg hack

Do you ever feel like a big “fancy” breakfast, but you just don’t have time (or you don’t want to deal with the deluge of pots and pans)? I am all about planning ahead, and I love bacon & egg cups…but sometimes, you just want some scrambled eggs. Maybe I miss being a kid? Anyways,…

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17 Must-Read Health & Wellness Blogs

Must-Read Health & Wellness Blogs

AutoImmune Paleo has been an amazing resource as I prepare for my Whole30, and it got me thinking, especially as I begin my journey toward the Whole 30 (I start Monday. This is me having a panic attack. Breathe, Brea, breathe…). I am always looking for motivation, inspiration, and know there are a number of amazingly motivating blogs…

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