Mother's Are Amazing!

Mother's Day is one of my absolute favorite Holidays. I feel so blessed that God chose me to raise my sweet children and they are my world. The bond between a Mother and child is like no other and I cherish them so much. They are incredible kids who are a joy to be around, my cup runneth over! I can't believe how quickly they grow up... seems like one day you are changing diapers and the next they are preparing for college! I am so thankful for the amazing Mother in my life and for always being there for me. She has been such an inspiration and incredible role model for me. As we celebrate the Mother's in our life this weekend, I'm excited to present this Mommy Themed Infographic courtesy of PromoCode4share.com. Let me know what you think... I love the gift idea of cooking for Mom. My son cooked me breakfast in bed last Mother's Day and it was so thoughtful and sweet.

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Homemade Granola Courtesy "The Novice Christian"

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So, I got a phone call a few weeks ago telling me that my doctor wanted to see me after she got
my bloodwork back. Apparently, at 35 years old, I have high cholesterol. I decided then and there that I was going to start eating healthier, so I got online and did some research. I found a recipe for homemade granola that I wanted to try, so I went to my local grocery store and got the ingredients and loaded up on a bunch of produce as well. The next day, I made the granola and it was so good! So, I thought I would share the recipe with y’all. I actually found it on the internet and I can’t remember what website I got it from, but it is super easy and yummy!

Wordless Wednesday

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Healthy 100 Calorie Snacks

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Healthy Eating, Frugal Living,
Recipes, DIY, Reviews & Giveaways

So many of us live busy lives, so busy that we don't often take the time to consider the foods we eat as a mid-morning or mid-day pickup. A candy bar or bag of chips, maybe some fries from the local drive-through. We need something small, something to keep us going until the next meal but then wonder why we feel tired a just few hours later.

It's probably your choice of snack, or the absence of a snack at all. Yes, believe it or not, no snack at all can be just as bad as an unhealthy choice.

When we eat smaller, healthier meals every three or four hours, it helps to keep our blood glucose levels stable. So those snacks, as long as they are healthy snacks, are important to our bodies. They help to keep us going. They help keep us alert. They carry us into the evening and help to prevent late night snacking during the time of day our metabolism begins to slow, leaving us not processing the foods as effectively.

With a little planning, a quick and healthy snack can be ready to grab and go. 100 calorie snack portions can be prepared in advance and made ready to tuck into your purse, briefcase, backpack or diaper bag. So when that mid-morning or mid-day hunger strikes, you have a healthy, 100 calorie snack at your finger tips, ready to go.

Another benefit of preparing your own snacks in advance is you won't be as tempted to run out for a fast food treat or nosh on something from the convenience store. Healthy snack options are often times rather frugal, making them not only kind to your health, but kind to your wallet.

Healthy 100 Calorie Snacks

1. 1 banana
2. 3 cups of air popped popcorn *sprinkle it with a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to add B vitamins and lend a cheesy flavor
3. 1/2 cup of plain Greek yoghurt with a dash of cinnamon and a teaspoon of local honey
4. 1/2 cup of baby carrots and 2 tablespoons of hummus
5. 1 cup of grapes *try them frozen
6. 1/2 cup shelled edamame
7. homemade trail mix - 1 tablespoon of peanuts and 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries
8. 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce, sprinkled with cinnamon
9. 1 string cheese and 2 whole grain crackers
10. 10 tortilla chips and a 1/4 cup of salsa
11. 1/2 cantaloupe
12. 1/2 cup of pistachios, about 25
13. dark chocolate, 1 block or 3 squares
14. 1 cup of berries topped with 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yoghurt and drizzled with local honey
15. 1/2 cup of kale chips
16. 1 stalk of celery and 1 tablespoon of natural peanut or almond butter
17. 18 mini-pretzels or 40 pretzel sticks
18. 1 hardboiled egg and a Melba toast
19. 40 Goldfish crackers
20. 14 almonds or 8 cacao dusted almonds *this, by far, is my favorite healthy snack - the beneficial lipids in almonds help to decrease blood glucose levels.

What are your favorite healthy, low calorie snacks?

Comment below and share them with us!
 

Liberty Ann is a photographer extraordinaire, life coach, and blogger who has a sometimes snarky and irreverent approach to life. Her personal blog, Naturally Frugalicious, offers perspectives on healthy eating and frugal living through recipes, tips, and DIY projects. When she isn't blogging or elbow deep in her photography, Liberty can be found drinking a glass of wine and getting lost in Pinterest.

She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

Crock Pot Stew

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What Rural Shopping Can Teach Any Shopper

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When you live out of the way, going to a grocery store daily or even weekly, may be out of the question. My sister would faint if she didn’t have a Wal-Mart within 1 mile of her home. She’s what you would call a ‘daily’ shopper. My family on the other hand, shops once a month. Doing so accomplishes more than 1 goal.

Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks

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Frugal, Non-Toxic & Green Cleaning Tips

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Healthy Eating, Frugal Living,
Recipes, DIY, Reviews & Giveaways
There are many benefits to living a more frugal lifestyle. The obvious reasons include saving money, being a good steward, and living within a budget. We don't always realize that, in addition to saving us money, living more frugally is also green and is, often times, healthier for our families.

With so many products on the market that we rely on every day to keep our homes clean, it may be a bit overwhelming to think about replacing them with more natural or frugal alternatives. But honestly, that is the furthest from the truth. It is actually simplifying your life, in addition to being kinder on our family budgets.

With just a few ingredients you can make homemade, green cleaning products that will clean your home just as well as the commercial products, all without breaking the bank, or harming your family. Frugal cleaning products that are non-toxic and cost pennies in comparison. They will give you the freedom and peace of mind to empty your cabinets of all the toxic chemicals we once believed were necessary.

Pig Skins Recipe - Yum!

I have the sweetest friends and they have provided guests posts just for you while I am away. Thank you so much for all your support and prayers. Please keep them coming sweet friends!!! Please show some love to my wonderful guests and have a beautiful blessed day. God is so good!!! xo

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