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Managing Summer Snacking When You Are Out and About

by Shaina on June 21, 2012

The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography:

Photo Credit: Shaina Olmanson | Food for My Family

Summer is a hard time for both managing healthy snacks and not breaking the bank. Whether you’re at the pool and the concession stands are calling or you’re touring the local zoo where the popcorn and candy cart is situated just as you walk from the tiger exhibit towards the giraffes, there are so many places you can get off track in your family’s mealtime routine.

Rather than giving in (though I’ll admit I enjoy giving in once in a while when appropriate), try to plan ahead and be prepared for those impulse buys when they pop up faster than kettle corn at the farmers market.

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{30} Pantry Staples to Make from Scratch

by Mandi on April 3, 2012

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source: Unsophisticook.com

I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn’t be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn’t help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month as I share the things I’ve learned in the past 30 years and my hopes for the future! See all 30 Days of {30} posts here.

It’s no secret that I’m not a great cook. I struggle with understanding how flavors work together, how to use certain techniques and overanalyzing the directions in a recipe. As we’ve been trying to eat more made-from-scratch food, this has obviously posed some challenges, and I’m learning to accept that in order to get better, I need to be willing to experiment and, occasionally, toss something that hasn’t turned out right.

One area where I’ve had surprising success, though, is making my own pantry staples — spice blends, barbecue sauce, applesauce, etc. I am always amazed by how truly simple it is to make most of these, especially when I would have considered them things you had to buy just a couple years ago.

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Giveaway: Food Should Taste Good Chips (2 Winners!)

April 16, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to lmsunshine33@… and yellowturtle123@… — you each won a Food Should Taste Good prize pack! I’ve emailed both of you with instructions on claiming your prize. I recently had the opportunity to try five varieties of Food Should Taste Good chips, and they have quickly become one of my favorite snacks! [...]

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Make Time for Healthy Breakfasts

March 7, 2011

From Sniffle Solutions By Madonna Behen “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” You’ve heard that saying so many times it seems trite. But even though it may be cliche, nutritionists will tell you this tidbit is absolutely true. “Not only is skipping breakfast bad for a child’s metabolism, but it also means [...]

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Quick Tip: Substitute Apple Sauce for Oil

February 24, 2011

One of the easiest substitutions you can make in your kitchen is to substitute applesauce for vegetable oil in baked goods like cake, muffins, brownies and more. By replacing liquid oils with applesauce, you lower the calories and fat in a recipe. Here are a few tips for using applesauce in baked goods: Applesauce can [...]

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$40 Worth of Peeled Organic Snacks for $10

January 4, 2011

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to eat healthier as a family? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out this hot deal from Gaggle of Chicks, a social shopping site. Today’s deal is $40 worth of peeled organic snacks for just $20…but it gets better! You’ll save $10 on your first purchase, making [...]

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Giveaway: High Plains Bison Prize Package

December 18, 2010

**This giveaway has ended.** Congratulations to smilo143@…, who won the awesome prize package from High Plains Bison! On Thursday I introduced you to High Plains Bison, a company specializing in high quality bison as a healthy alternative to other red meats. High Plains Bison offers healthy, wholesome, all natural, sustainable bison for unique gifts, special [...]

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High Plains Bison: A Healthy Alternative to Traditional Red Meat

December 16, 2010

You may have noticed that High Plains Bison is one of our advertisers this month at Life Your Way. Bison makes a unique and healthy gift or addition to your holiday dinner, and here’s why: Bison is Healthy Naturally lean and lower in saturated fat than beef, chicken, pork, or even salmon. Low in cholesterol, [...]

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