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Everyday Coconut Oil, Kale, Blueberry, Banana Smoothie Recipe

I’m not a recipe inventor.  It’s not my niche, never has been.  Even with my lack of full-time job and endless commute (yes, I absolutely know how lucky I am!), I don’t feel like I have time to stand in the kitchen inventing …

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Red, White and Blue, Naturally + Free Family Activities July

It came to my attention, via every media outlet in Seattle, that after I posted 30 free, natural family activities for June, that June in Seattle

All Natural Cocoa Banana Ice Cream Vegan

All Natural Cocoa Banana Ice “Cream”: Quick, Easy and HEALTHY

Before I get to this all natural, yummy recipe that just so happens to also be healthy, fast and vegan, some things have grabbed my attention this week: 1. Dole,

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

I first whipped these together using our spring eggs that we dyed naturally, for free, if I might add.  We were left with four hard-boiled eggs

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Roasted Red Kale Stalks

Isn't red kale stunning?  It's brilliant purple stalk with it's hearty, deep green leaves makes it a natural wonder of the edible world.  Kale is one

Heidi Swanson Split Pea Soup Super Natural

Heidi Swanson’s Green Split Pea Soup

This soup landed on our dinner table last week.  After finishing my fourth leftovers bowl, I knew it was a Heidi recipe I wanted to share.  After cooking

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Candied Walnut & Goat Cheese Haus Salad

The balance of balsamic with candied walnuts with goat cheese is a party for the palate, and makes me crave greens.  Lunch time, dinner side, afternoon snack, this is

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Cheap (free), Naturally Dyed Eggs

Egg decorating is a fun past time for us, I remember doing so annually as a child, and so far my two year old and I are having fun

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Skinny Omelette = An Egg-ceptional Wrap

This could just be the easiest, most nutrient-packed, delicious home lunch ever.  It's perhaps the perfect lunch.  Best part is, my two year old and I both love it.  The credit for this

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Ten Favorite Ways You’ve Never Used Yogurt

 Next time you want to slather your potato or burrito in sour cream, or your sandwich in mayo, try yogurt instead.  Why?  They're similar beasts, both dairy and creamy. 

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