I’m sure we all remember those bright red, flavorful, STICKY squares, wrapped in plastic, aptly named snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups. Well, did you know you can make your own flavorful, HEALTHY homemade fruit roll-ups? No trip to the store required. “How on earth can fruit roll-ups be healthy?” I’m sure you’re wondering. It’s because of the … Read more
 Gummy snacks are really a quick and easy way to make your own healthy snacks at home. They’re fun and the kids can join in, too! All you need are a few key ingredients. You can use silicone molds or even ice cube trays. The great thing about gummies  – there are practically endless … Read more
Broth, once something that I used to be intimidated to try, has become a staple in our home. (Here’s a simple homemade broth tutorial I recently wrote if you’re interested in learning how to make it easily at home.) After the process of making broth, there is only really one minor drawback as far as I’m … Read more
Have you ever thought that in order to have a healthy protein shake, you’d have to buy some expensive meal-replacement shake or pre-made powder mix? I know I used to think that too. Now, there’s nothing wrong with pre-made protein mixes if they contain healthy ingredients, but you can easily make your own at home … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a quick recipe for a sweet smoothie I came up with a few months back. I thought it tasted exactly like those little sweet/tart candies I used to love when I was little, so I thought I’d debut the recipe on Valentine’s Day. Hope you enjoy. SweetHeart Smoothie 1 cup frozen … Read more
Our Little World Has Changed When your kiddos are on the Intro part of the GAPS diet, they look forward to any treat, do they not? My kiddos look forward to the ginger tea we “brew” each day – it’s practically the highlight of their day. Hey, whatever works. . . this diet starts off … Read more
I’ve written a little about smoothies here at It’s a Love/Love Thing, because smoothies were a recent addition to our morning routine. We love them! They are a quick, simple way to round out a family breakfast, and even our one-year-old daughter can enjoy them with us! They are fun and kids can get involved in … Read more