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April Seasonal Foods

My Favorite Green Apple Smoothie

May 4, 2020 by Melissa Leave a Comment

My Favorite Green Apple Smoothie

My mom was visiting and made this green apple smoothie. The kids drank it up and asked for seconds! I loved the flavor as well and it has since been a staple in our house. We change the original recipe up from time to time depending what we have on hand. Here are a few…

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Neighborhood ZOO Walk!

May 3, 2020 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Neighborhood ZOO Walk!

This is a great idea anytime but with us quarantined at home currently, this is a fun idea to get kids and adults out of the house walking and learning about different animals. I got the idea from a friend that posted her neighborhood doing it. I then threw the idea out to my own…

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Quick Veggie filled Stir-Fry

February 4, 2020 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Quick Veggie filled Stir-Fry

I was trying to come up with a meal that was quick and used my head of green cabbage and some of my big carrots I had in my fridge. I searched the web and found this delicious and simple recipe that I had all the ingredients for!! Yay! Thank you I Food Real!! Go…

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Misfits Market is a Game Changer

September 30, 2019 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Misfits Market is a Game Changer

Seasonal organic produce delivered to my door!? Yes, please!!! I first learned of Misfits Market from my husband. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised! He knows I love a good deal and that I shop organic, so when he saw an ad about Misfits Market he messaged me right away. We read their story and…

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Tuna Avocado Mash (131 Method)

May 1, 2019 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Tuna Avocado Mash (131 Method)

If you have started to follow my 131 Method Journey posts then you know how amazing all the recipes are in the “lifestyle”program. This has been a recipe I make once a week when avocados are in season. The seasons vary but they are typically in season from spring to fall. This recipe is simple…

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Very Simple Veggie Sushi

September 27, 2018 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Very Simple Veggie Sushi

I made this for a quick inexpensive dinner at the end of the month when my grocery budget was almost gone. It was a big hit with the kids and it has stayed as a monthly staple. Sometimes the kids help assemble the sushi rolls and other times I make them ahead and it is…

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Lunch & Snack Meal Prep

July 16, 2018 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Lunch & Snack Meal Prep

On Sundays we meal prep!  This is still very new to me with staying consistent at it, but lunch and snacks prepped on Sunday really make the week go smoother and help me stay on track! I prep for myself and my husband. To help me portion our meals it I use my trusty Portion…

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Throw Together Chicken Filling

May 24, 2018 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Throw Together Chicken Filling

I have started cooking a whole chicken in my Instapot every Sunday. I then use the cooked chicken in various dishes during the week. Saves on time and makes dinner get on the table quicker. Tonight I made this chicken filling for our lettuce boats. I used what I had on hand and it came…

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Cucumber Salad

April 17, 2018 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Cucumber Salad

With cucumbers in season, this is a wonderful dish to make for a light lunch or for a side for dinner. I am sure your friends would love it for a side dish at a gathering as well! Super simple to throw together, the longer it sits to marinate in the refrigerator the better the…

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Lentil Spinach Soup

March 30, 2018 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Lentil Spinach Soup

A simple meal that takes a few extra steps before getting it into the crockpot. Will warm you up after a cold day or just be a super flavorful meal with little clean up. First, gather all your ingredients together. Makes putting the meal in the crockpot that much faster. You will need olive oil,…

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