Mom’s group is a beautiful thing. After several years of befriending only one person with a child the same age as mine, I decided it was time to stop wishing I knew more moms with toddlers and go out and find some. A few emails back and forth with someone from my church …
Category Archive: Healthified Sweets
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Feb 20
Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Bars
They look like brownies, don’t they? For vegans and those of us going dairy-free, they might as well be, because I have not craved egg-and-butter-brownies since I started making these. The warm, chocolatey gooeyness hit my sweet tooth in the just the right spot, and the brown sugar adds a depth of flavor …
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Dec 11
7 Frugal Ways to Fight Sugar Overload
This post was originally published in November, 2009. I updated and tweaked it a little bit, but I think these tips are still good ideas to arm yourself with this season. It seems like after Thanksgiving, everyone becomes a baker. Suddenly kitchens that only see the occasional Pillsbury break and bakes are filled …
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Dec 02
Instead of Granola Bars
Have you ever tried to find cheap, healthy granola bars? Every time I scour the options at the grocery store, I’m greeted with either a small price and a list of processed ingredients as long as the aisle, or a short, less-processed ingredient list with a huge price. I’m tired of playing the either …
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Nov 30
Pumpkin Pie Frosting
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