40 Freezer Meal & Snack Ideas + Tips for Postpartum Mothers (plus Healthy Pre-Packaged Meal Ideas)

May 2, 2020 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Mamas and caretakers, this post is for you! If you or someone you love is expecting a baby soon, stocking your freezer with easy, healthy meals is going to be a lifesaver for the new parents as they adjust to a brand new life. Here are 40 freezer meal ideas, plus helpful tips for postpartum...

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

“Thin Mint”® Sandwich Cookies :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

April 6, 2020 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

If you love Thin Mints®, you are going to SWOON over these Thin Mint® Sandwich Cookies. This recipe came about on a cold, snowy winter day a couple of years ago and it is the perfect comfort food or gift for loved ones. All of the flavor of the traditional cookie, but with the addition...

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25 Things I Wish I’d Known About Pregnancy

March 19, 2020 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Ahh, pregnancy. This has been a journey unlike any other. If I’m being 100% honest with you, it’s BY FAR the hardest thing I’ve ever done. At the time I am writing this, I am 34 weeks along. The countdown is on until hubby and I meet our little bundle of joy — a baby boy...

Beef, Bison, & Lamb Breakfast Dairy-Free Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Main Dishes Real Food Recipes

Breakfast “Machaca” :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free

March 4, 2020 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Need something new for breakfast? Try this breakfast “machaca”. This recipe is a spin on a favorite dish from a local diner that we love. Machaca hails from Northern Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. and is full of flavor. This dish will keep you full all morning long. Today’s breakfast “machaca” recipe is my spin...

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My Second Trimester Recap: Symptoms, Cravings, Mental Health, Favorite Products, Exercise, and More

February 18, 2020 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Whoa! Hello, 3rd trimester! How did we get here so fast? I seriously cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by. As I write this, I’m already close to 30 weeks, so I thought it best that I sit down and type up my 2nd Trimester Recap post before I forget all that happened...