Are you looking for eco-friendly options for your Keurig coffee maker? We spent a lot of time putting together the ultimate list of compostable coffee pods and recyclable K-Cups for you! (Updated on 4/19/2020) I only drink one cup of coffee per day (occasionally 2 cups) and my husband doesn’t drink coffee every day. So, […]
Kitchen Tips
Why You Should Eat Dandelion Greens in the Spring
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Have you wondered if you can eat the dandelion greens in your yard? We’ll show you not only why you should eat them, but how to eat dandelion greens too! I love dandelions. Their bright yellow color makes me smile. I know a lot of people look at them as weeds that must be stopped, […]
One Simple Hack to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
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Who else hates finding rock hard brown sugar in the pantry? Check out my one simple hack to keep brown sugar soft all year long! It’s fall and winter is on our heels. Families everywhere, mine included, are getting in the holiday spirit by baking up a storm. I have always loved baking cookies, and […]
One Kitchen Gadget for Blending, Food Processing & Spiralizing!
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This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Intelli-Sense™ Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own. I have a bit of an obession with kitchen gadgets. I don’t know when it started, but my collection sure has grown over the years! My […]
A Slow Cooker That Gets Food on the Table in 30 Minutes?
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This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Cooking System with Auto-iQ™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own. I have always been a fan of the old-fashioned slow cooker. You just pop all of the ingredients in the pot in the morning, press a few […]
Top 4 Alternative Uses For Kombucha
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Did you brew too much kombucha or did you over-brew it? Don’t worry! We’re sharing some of the best alternative uses for kombucha – so it won’t go to waste! You might already know that kombucha is made from an active culture starter, tea, and sugar (I buy all of my kombucha brewing supplies from […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Food Labels
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Food labels can be so confusing and deceptive marketing language doesn’t help! That’s why we put together the ultimate guide to understanding food labels. Read on to gain the skill of understanding food labels and what they really mean. The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Food Labels was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on […]
How to Make French Press Coffee
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Are you intimidated by the idea of using a French Press? We’ll show you how to make perfect French press coffee that tastes amazing every single time. My husband and I drink coffee every morning. We typically use a single serve brewer, and I think about how much energy that uses over the year. When […]
How to Freeze Tomato Paste for Less Waste
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Do you need ideas to stop wasting leftover tomato paste when you make a recipe that only calls for one tablespoon? Learn how to freeze tomato paste for less waste so you can get more uses out of one can. For years, I have hated recipes that call for tomato paste. Why? Because they never […]
How to Freeze Wine for Cooking
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If you aren’t a big wine drinker, you may be wondering what to do with that leftover wine. We’ll show you how to freeze wine for easy cooking, so there’s no waste! Have you ever had a dinner party and wondered what to do with all of that leftover wine? Or purchased a bottle just […]
A Beginners Guide To Cooking Chinese Like A Pro
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Tired of takeout? Want to eat healthier? We’ll show you how easy it is to start cooking Chinese food like a pro, even if you’re an absolute beginner. Chinese cooking involves fresh ingredients with delicious sauces that transport you to a different place without leaving your house. It looks simple enough, but cooking Chinese can […]
Brewing Kombucha: 8 Things You Need to Get Started
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I first started brewing kombucha in 2012. It’s hard to believe I started that journey so long ago! Whenever people learn that I brew kombucha at home, they always have a lot of questions about it. The first reaction I get is people wondering how hard it is. One of the best things about brewing […]
Spring Organizing: Free Printable Labels for Your Kitchen
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These free Free Printable Labels for Your Kitchen will help you get a jump on spring cleaning and organizing. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, which means we’re supposed to be in for an early spring. I’m seeing the signs of an early spring up here in the mountains. Bunnies and birds are […]
Kitchen Organization Tips: How to Organize Your Tea Stash
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Hi, my name is Chrystal and I have a problem. I hoard tea. My enormous stash of tea was taking up an entire shelf in our pantry. It was throwing madness into our kitchen organization and my husband was starting to get frustrated with how boxes of tea seemed to pour out of the cabinet […]
How to Brew Tea the Right Way
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Thank you to Kohl’s for sponsoring this post on how to make tea the right way. All opinions are my own. I have always been a tea lover, and I have the tea stash to prove it. My tea collection, until very recently, took up an entire shelf in the pantry. I have since found […]
Alternate Uses For Vegetable Peels + Scraps
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When you are trying to be frugal and eco-friendly, you start thinking outside the box about ways you can reuse products in your home. As they say, reuse or recycle! These Alternate Uses For Vegetable Peels are so simple and yet great ways to create savings in your home. You’ll be surprised at how often […]
10 Fabulous Uses for Leftover Pickle Juice
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Wondering what to do with that leftover pickle juice? Check out the many benefits of and uses for pickle brine beyond drinking it. Pickles make for a tasty snack and condiment, but have you ever cringed pouring the leftover pickle juice down the sink? It seems like such a waste, doesn’t it? Pickle juice has […]
The Easiest Way to De-Seed a Pomegranate
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This post on how to de-seed a pomegranate was created in partnership with Albertsons. It’s that time of year. Pomegranates are starting to appear in stores again, and my daughters are already starting to beg for them. Albertsons has them on sale this week so we will be picking some up. I love pomegranates because […]
How to Pack an Eco-Friendly Lunch
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Last year when I was packing Zoë’s lunches, I got into a bad habit of using plastic baggies way more than I had intended. We had some great reusable items, but not enough for me to use them every day without washing more frequently. This year, my goal is to use very few disposable items in her […]
A Natural Alternative to Crystal Light
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Do you drink Crystal Light, thinking it’s healthier than soda? Find out why you should not drink Crystal Light and learn about a natural alternative. We all care about our health and want to make the best decisions possible, right? One decision people often make when trying to get their health on track is to […]
The Easiest Way to Bake Homemade Bread
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I delved into baking homemade bread a couple of years ago (you can check out my recipes for honey wheat and pull apart loaves). With everything else that I have going on, I just couldn’t maintain a routine of baking bread every week. While it’s a simple enough process, it’s very time consuming with all of the […]
5 Natural Ways to Keep Ants Out of the Kitchen
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It’s that time of year again when ants invade our homes. Be sure to learn these 5 natural ways to keep ants out of the kitchen to save yourself frustration! When you think of household pests, ants are at or near the top of most homeowner’s lists. When you have an ant problem, you learn […]
How to Choose the Perfect Winter Squash
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Winter squash is a pretty exciting and diverse food for those that are willing to experiment. From butternut squash to acorn, winter squash can take on various different flavors. One key to all dishes that include winter squash is to be sure you pick it fresh. Picking out the best winter squash is not always […]
10 Uses for Aluminum Foil
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Aluminum foil is an amazingly useful tool to have in your home. Sure, it is great for covering baked goods and for delivering those delicious casseroles out of the oven, but did you know it can be used in nearly every room of your home? Are you like me and feel bad throwing out used […]
5 Non-GMO Alternatives to Cornstarch
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Do you want to avoid genetically modified corn and other GMO ingredients? Learn about the 5 best organic and non-GMO alternatives to cornstarch. Growing up, we always had a yellow container of cornstarch in our cabinet (the one with the blue lid). It was used in many dishes and we liked to use it for […]
12 Brilliant Uses for Lemons in the Kitchen
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Lemons are one of my favorite fruits because they’re so versatile! Check out these 12 brilliant ways to use lemons in your kitchen. I absolutely love searching and finding new uses for lemons in the kitchen. Everyone knows that you can make lemonade with them and a bowl of lemons look absolutely wonderful on your […]
How To Save Money on Organic Foods
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Do you want to eat a whole foods diet, but are afraid organic is too expensive? In this post, you’ll learn tips for how to save money on organic foods. One of the biggest reasons many people give for not buying organic foods is that it costs too much. This can be partially true, […]
4 Ways I Use Apple Cider Vinegar in My Kitchen
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Apple cider vinegar is such a versatile tool in our home! We use it in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in DIY projects, with our chickens and more! Vinegar has many uses, and my cabinet is always stocked with a variety of different types of vinegar. I love apple cider vinegar for many reasons. It […]
The Best Oil for Greasing Baking Pans
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There’s nothing more frustrating than pouring your heart into a baking project only to have it stick in the pan and refuse to come out. I have ruined more than one creation when trying to get it out of a pan that wasn’t well greased. I had tried what seemed like every oil imaginable: grapeseed […]
How To Keep Your Kombucha Warm During Cold Winter Months
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Kombucha likes warm weather. It does best at around 80° F. When I first started brewing Kombucha, it was still relatively warm out. Now that we have snow on the ground, it’s chillier in my house and I have no plans on keeping it heated to 80° F in here. I have noticed that it […]
The Best Water Filter: Royal Berkey Water Filter
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Do you know how safe your city’s water is to drink? We always filter our water to be sure it’s as pure as possible. There are many water filters to choose from, but one of the most reputable is Berkey Water Filters. We have the Berkey shower head filter (amazing – my hair has never […]
How To Can Your Own Tomatoes
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Tomatoes seem to be a very common thing for people to have on their garden, so I want to provide one more tutorial on canning (see the previous chicken stock tutorial). Tomatoes are relatively easy to can, and you can use them for a variety of things like soups, chili, sauces and more – so […]
How to Choose Food Canning Supplies
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Having the right tools for preserving food at home is important. Learn how to choose food canning supplies including storage ideas in this beginner’s guide. Growing up, we never canned our own food even though we had a nice-sized garden. I was actually introduced to the idea of canning our food by my husband, Brian, […]
Why We Switched From Stainless Steel to Glass Water Bottles
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If you’re looking to make eco-friendly choices, switch to a reusable water bottle. Learn why glass water bottles are a safer drinking choice than plastic or stainless steel. We try very hard not to use plastic water bottles. Over the last couple years, we have gotten very good about carrying our reusable water bottles with […]
Beyond the Dirty Dozen: Shopping for Organic Produce
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There’s a lot of debate about whether organic is better or not. We choose organic for our family and use the dirty dozen and clean 15 as a starting point to help us make healthier shopping decisions. When talking with people about going green, I’m often asked for simple tips on how to get started. […]
