Total Health: through whole foods, family activities, saving money, and more

Total Health: through whole foods, family activities, saving money, and more

Month: September 2020

Family Boot Hockey

Family Boot Hockey

How about starting a new family tradition this year: family boot hockey! Anyone can play this game, and teens especially love it. We have made it a Christmas tradition in our family. No matter how cold or snowy the weather, we play. But you don’t […]

Family Broomball

Family Broomball

Family broomball is a fun outdoor winter activity that pleases kids of all ages (especially teens!). This game has become our traditional family activity when everyone gathers for the Christmas holiday. The game is so-named because the sticks are designed after an old-style broom that […]

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hats

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hats

This Pilgrim Hats recipe has been a part of our Thanksgiving ever since the kids were little. It’s such a cute addition to any Thanksgiving menu. And kids many times prefer these treats to more grownup desserts like pumpkin pie. Serve alongside Quick Holiday Sweet […]

Quick Holiday Sweet Bread

Quick Holiday Sweet Bread

When I was young, I vividly remember a special holiday sweet bread my aunt used to make for Thanksgiving. Chock full of delicious add-ins, this bread soon became something I would look forward to, come holiday time. Fast forward to my first Thanksgiving as a […]

My Favorite Enchiladas

My Favorite Enchiladas

Although I love nearly every type of Mexican food, enchiladas–and specifically this recipe–are my favorite enchiladas. OK, they’re my favorite Mexican main dish. Well, to be honest, they’re my favorite meal of all. If I were asked to choose my favorite meal to have on […]

Better Than Restaurant Enchilada Sauce

Better Than Restaurant Enchilada Sauce

You’ll love this versatile enchilada sauce that’s better than what you’ll find in most restaurants! Read further to find the ingredient that makes this sauce so delicious. Start with a clove or two of fresh garlic, which you’ll cook in oil. I use coconut oil […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

The changing autumn leaves signal the fall harvest of vegetables: squash, tomatoes, peppers, corn. When I see acorn squash on sale in the fall, I always pick some up to make stuffed acorn squash. My stuffed acorn squash recipe is from 2003, so it’s definitely […]

Fresh Tomato Tart

Fresh Tomato Tart

Searching for a quick dinner and have some fresh tomatoes on hand? Fresh tomato tart fills the bill! This meal is a healthy option for your family, or bring it to a potluck or picnic for a unique offering. You say you would make it […]