How to make real microwave popcorn in a paper bag RecipesSide Dish

October 29, 2014

How to make real microwave popcorn in a paper bag

Did you know that you can make microwave popcorn with unpopped popcorn kernels and a…

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Six Make-Ahead Freezer Meals in 50 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

October 27, 2014

Six Make-Ahead Freezer Meals in 50 Minutes

I was able to prep six make ahead freezer meals this week in 50 minutes…

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How to make homemade pumpkin purée RecipesSide Dish

October 22, 2014

How to make homemade pumpkin purée

Homemade pumpkin purée is so easy to make: Simply cut a pumpkin in half, roast it…

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Six Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals in 50 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

October 20, 2014

Six Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals in 50 Minutes

Forget heavy crockpot recipes made with condensed soups.  My healthy freezer crockpot meals are made…

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Ten chili recipes that you can freeze without any cooking ahead of time Freezer Prep Session

October 15, 2014

Ten chili recipes that you can freeze without any cooking ahead of time

Forget freezing leftover chili in little plastic baggies.  Save time and money by freezing these…

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Homemade pumpkin crayons for Halloween DIY

October 9, 2014

Homemade pumpkin crayons for Halloween

One of the great things about blogging is that it forces you to work ahead.…

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Six Crockpot Soup Freezer Meals In One Hour Freezer Prep Session

October 7, 2014

Six Crockpot Soup Freezer Meals In One Hour

Fall weather finally made its way to Pittsburgh, so I stocked our freezer with six…

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Crockpot Mexican Chili with Cornbread Topping Freezer-FriendlyMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

October 6, 2014

Crockpot Mexican Chili with Cornbread Topping

This entire dish cooks in your crockpot, even the cornbread topping!  It's the perfect combination…

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Freezer-friendly chicken pot pie Freezer-FriendlyMain DishOvenRecipes

October 1, 2014

Freezer-friendly chicken pot pie

This is my family's absolute favorite recipe for chicken pot pie.  Even my picky three-year-old…

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Six Ground Beef Crockpot Freezer Meals in 50 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

September 29, 2014

Six Ground Beef Crockpot Freezer Meals in 50 Minutes

Raise your hand if you like to buy in bulk.  Here's everything you need to…

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How I stocked my freezer this week Freezer Cooking Tips

September 26, 2014

How I stocked my freezer this week

I thought it might be helpful to share how I fit freezer cooking into my…

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Crockpot Red Pepper Chicken Recipe Freezer-FriendlyMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

September 25, 2014

Crockpot Red Pepper Chicken Recipe

Here's a recipe for crockpot red pepper chicken that your whole family is sure to…

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Crockpot Chicken Soup with Mexican Seasonings Dairy-FreeFreezer-FriendlyGluten-FreeMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

September 24, 2014

Crockpot Chicken Soup with Mexican Seasonings

You're going to love this twist on traditional chicken noodle soup.  It's gluten-free, dairy-free, delicious,…

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Six Chicken Freezer Crockpot Meals in 30 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

September 22, 2014

Six Chicken Freezer Crockpot Meals in 30 Minutes

My latest freezer cooking session included prepping six chicken freezer crockpot meals in 30 minutes…

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Freezer cookie recipe with oats and M&Ms DessertFreezer-FriendlyOvenRecipes

September 17, 2014

Freezer cookie recipe with oats and M&Ms

Here's my favorite freezer cookie recipe made with oats and M&M's.  I scoop the dough…

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$1030 in healthy living resources and $200 in bonuses for only $29.97 Uncategorized

September 15, 2014

$1030 in healthy living resources and $200 in bonuses for only $29.97

Last call! The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle ends tonight! Here are the details and the 10…

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Homemade mint sugar scrub DIY

September 11, 2014

Homemade mint sugar scrub

Here's a simple homemade mint sugar scrub that you can make in five minutes or…

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The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle 2014 Uncategorized

September 10, 2014

The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle 2014

I’m excited to share that my Easy Beauty Recipes eBook is featured in this week’s Ultimate…

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Eight Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals in 75 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

September 8, 2014

Eight Healthy Freezer Crockpot Meals in 75 Minutes

Do you want to eat healthy dinners without having to slave away in the kitchen?…

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DIY wool dryer balls DIY

September 4, 2014

DIY wool dryer balls

Did you know there's a homemade alternative to dryer sheets?  They're called wool dryer balls…

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Peach coconut smoothie Recipes

September 3, 2014

Peach coconut smoothie

Here's a super simple smoothie recipe made with fresh peaches, yogurt, and coconut oil.  No…

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Six Freezer Crockpot Meals in 30 Minutes Freezer Prep Session

September 1, 2014

Six Freezer Crockpot Meals in 30 Minutes

Cooking dinner doesn't have to take a lot of time.  One of my favorite shortcuts…

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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping Freezer-FriendlyMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

August 27, 2014

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping

You're never going to believe it, but this entire chicken chili with cornbread topping cooks…

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Super Easy Soup with Sausage, Potato, and Kale! RecipesSkillet

August 25, 2014

Super Easy Soup with Sausage, Potato, and Kale!

Here's one of my favorite simple soup recipes with sausage, potato, and kale.  It's slightly…

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Twenty-Five Chicken Crockpot Recipes Freezer Prep Session

August 20, 2014

Twenty-Five Chicken Crockpot Recipes

Looking for something new to make for dinner tonight?  Here are 25 totally different and…

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How To Prep Six Freezer Meals in 1 Hour (Including Clean-Up!) Freezer Prep Session

August 18, 2014

How To Prep Six Freezer Meals in 1 Hour (Including Clean-Up!)

Over the weekend, I prepped six freezer meals in an hour.  Here's everything you need…

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How to make placemats from a beach towel DIY

August 14, 2014

How to make placemats from a beach towel

You know you're old when you start making placemats.  Kidding!  These beach towel placemats are…

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Peanut butter protein balls Recipes

August 13, 2014

Peanut butter protein balls

Here's a recipe for a simple, protein-packed snack: peanut butter protein balls!  I made these…

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Homemade enchilada sauce Recipes

August 11, 2014

Homemade enchilada sauce

Looking for something to make with all these ripe tomatoes?!  This homemade enchilada sauce is…

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Homemade pink lemonade chapsticks DIY

August 8, 2014

Homemade pink lemonade chapsticks

Move over, Lip Smackers!  These homemade pink lemonade chapsticks are all-natural, super moisturizing, and so…

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Homemade tea tree coconut oil face scrub DIY

August 6, 2014

Homemade tea tree coconut oil face scrub

I'm excited to introduce you to my favorite tea tree coconut oil face scrub. It's made…

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7 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in 1 Hour Freezer Prep Session

August 4, 2014

7 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals in 1 Hour

Over the weekend, I prepped and froze seven slow cooker meals in an hour (including…

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Homemade taco seasoning mix Recipes

July 31, 2014

Homemade taco seasoning mix

It seems like everyone has their own homemade taco seasoning mix.  Here's mine!  I can…

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Easy homemade foaming facewash DIY

July 29, 2014

Easy homemade foaming facewash

Will you think I'm totally crazy if I tell you that I've been washing my…

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Five Freezer Slow Cooker Meals in 1 Hour Freezer Prep Session

July 25, 2014

Five Freezer Slow Cooker Meals in 1 Hour

Over the weekend, I prepped and froze five slow cooker meals in less than an…

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Slow Cooker Beef Roast and Carrots 10 Ingredients or LessFreezer-FriendlyGluten-FreeMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

July 23, 2014

Slow Cooker Beef Roast and Carrots

Meet my favorite slow cooker recipe!  The beef melts in your mouth and the carrots…

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Free printable canning labels (that are hip and modern!) DIY

July 17, 2014

Free printable canning labels (that are hip and modern!)

I designed more free printable canning labels!  Yippee!  Don't you just love the colors and…

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How to make sugar scrubs as shower favors or gifts DIY

July 10, 2014

How to make sugar scrubs as shower favors or gifts

My sister-in-law Katie is getting married this summer and I volunteered to make sugar scrubs…

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Free printable canning labels for jam DIY

June 30, 2014

Free printable canning labels for jam

Finally!!  Free printable canning labels for jam that are fresh, clean, and modern.  You don't…

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Homemade lavender and tea tree coconut oil stick DIY

June 26, 2014

Homemade lavender and tea tree coconut oil stick

I'm so excited to share this homemade lavender and tea tree coconut oil stick.  It's…

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Slow cooker zucchini lasagna with meat sauce Gluten-FreeMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

June 23, 2014

Slow cooker zucchini lasagna with meat sauce

One of my favorite ways to eat zucchini is in slow cooker lasagna in place…

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How to sub ground turkey for ground sausage RecipesSkillet

June 16, 2014

How to sub ground turkey for ground sausage

Have you ever wanted to sub ground turkey for ground sausage in a recipe?  Here's how…

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Last-minute Father’s Day photo cube diy DIY

June 13, 2014

Last-minute Father’s Day photo cube diy

Here's a last-minute Father's Day DIY.  All you need is a plastic photo cube, six…

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100 homemade bath and body products made with essential oils DIY

June 11, 2014

100 homemade bath and body products made with essential oils

If you're looking for inspiration to make your own bath and body products with essential…

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From coal miners to crockpots Uncategorized

June 10, 2014

From coal miners to crockpots

Ahhhh!  I'm freaking out!  My story is featured on Career 2.0 today! CLICK HERE TO…

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Slow cooker blackberry BBQ chicken RecipesSlow Cooker

June 9, 2014

Slow cooker blackberry BBQ chicken

You are going to love this recipe for slow cooker blackberry BBQ chicken!  It's sweet,…

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How to make the perfect smoothie Recipes

June 5, 2014

How to make the perfect smoothie

Smoothies truly are perfect for the entire family…from the Breastfeeding Mama*, to the tired new…

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Homemade soap for men with essential oils DIY

June 2, 2014

Homemade soap for men with essential oils

I used to think making soap was complicated and time-consuming. NOT TRUE. You can buy…

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The woman behind New Leaf Wellness Uncategorized

May 30, 2014

The woman behind New Leaf Wellness

Whether you're brand-new to New Leaf Wellness or have been reading my blog for years,…

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Homemade lavender sugar scrub with coconut oil DIY

May 28, 2014

Homemade lavender sugar scrub with coconut oil

I'm so excited to share my favorite face wash!  It's a homemade lavender sugar scrub…

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Fifteen delicious reasons to buy my cookbooks Uncategorized

May 27, 2014

Fifteen delicious reasons to buy my cookbooks

Last call!  My cookbook sale ends tonight at 11:59pm EST.  Here's an inside look into my…

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Ham and cheese egg muffin cups BreakfastFreezer-FriendlyOvenRecipes

May 26, 2014

Ham and cheese egg muffin cups

Here's a recipe for freezer-friendly egg muffin cups made with ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and…

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Huge cookbook sale! Uncategorized

May 22, 2014

Huge cookbook sale!

Have you wanted to buy one of my cookbooks?  Now's your chance!  For six days…

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Slow Cooker Meatball Vegetable Soup Freezer-FriendlyGluten-FreeMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

May 21, 2014

Slow Cooker Meatball Vegetable Soup

This is my all-time favorite recipe for meatball veggie soup.  It's a healthy and delicious…

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Slow cooker blackberry jam Gluten-FreeRecipesSlow CookerVegetarian

May 20, 2014

Slow cooker blackberry jam

Did you know that you can make homemade blackberry jam in your slow cooker?  You…

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Mini meatball recipe Freezer-FriendlyOvenRecipes

May 19, 2014

Mini meatball recipe

Here's a recipe for baked mini meatballs that I've been making for years!  When I…

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Make your own lavender lotion GIVEAWAY DIY

May 16, 2014

Make your own lavender lotion GIVEAWAY

I struggled with dry skin my whole life until I started making my own simple,…

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Lavender coconut oil lotion DIY

May 15, 2014

Lavender coconut oil lotion

This lavender coconut oil lotion is seriously amazing.  I use it on my face everyday…

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Slow cooker orange shredded beef Dairy-FreeFreezer-FriendlyGluten-FreeMain DishRecipesSlow Cooker

May 12, 2014

Slow cooker orange shredded beef

You are going to love this recipe for slow cooker shredded orange beef. The orange…

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Homemade glycerin soaps with toys DIY

May 7, 2014

Homemade glycerin soaps with toys

Want to learn how to make your own glycerin soaps with toys inside?  They're the…

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