Here’s a grocery shopping list to kick start your Whole30 diet. It’s filling, and you can eat as much as you want as long as you have the right groceries at hand. Let’s get started! PROTEIN Wild Caught Salmon 100% Grass Fed Beef Organic Eggs Tunafish Almond Nut Butter (no added sugar) Uncured sugar free […]
Category: Eat + Drink
September’s Crop Harvest in California
California has many lovely fruit and vegetables that are available for harvest this September. Here’s a list so you can see what’s in season and pick it up at the super market today. String Beans Yellow Beans Beets Bok Choy Carrots Chard Cilantro Cucumber Eggplant Fennel Lemons Lettuce Peaches Peppers Plums Radishes Raspberries Tomatoes #leverageambition […]
Whole30 + Paleo - Spicy Hotdog Succotash with Sweet Peas
Feeling fall weather kick in, and when it does there is nothing better than spicy hotdog succotash with sweet peas! It is filling, quick, and easy! Double bonus, it’s kid friendly too. Lets start with the spicy hotdog succotash! First use extra virgin olive oil on low heat and add 1 teaspoon of red chili […]
Whole30 Hot or Cold Tantanmen Ramen Soup
INGREDIENTS 4 pieces of Chicken Breast with Bones 2 Large Boiled Eggs 2 Bundles of Baby Bok Choi 1 Cup of Bean Sprouts 1 Large Zucchini 8 Scallions 2 Tablespoons of Tahini Paste 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Aminos Half Teaspoon of Five Spice 2 Tablespoons of Cashew Butter Handful of Toasted Sesame Seeds DIRECTIONS Add […]
I Pied Myself In The Face With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
And now I look great! Seriously though, olive oil has so many great health benefits both inside and outside of your skin. We use olive oil, the extra virgin kind, in most all of our pasta, vegetable, and poultry slash meat cooking. Italians always say garlic for the flu vampires, and olive oil for beauty. […]
Marshmellow Only Lucky Charms Bags (FINALLY) On Sale this September
God hath awakened our minds and senses with the sweet treat of Lucky Charms Marshmellows consolidated in single 7 ounce bags in 2020. Will Jesus himself be delivering them to your houses? The answer is no, He will not. However, local grocers will. And maybe Walmart.com and Target.com too if you truly do have the […]
Do Not Eat or Drink Things That Do Not Promote Your Highest Good
You are what you eat and drink. Choose wisely. Try Whole30 or Paleo Diets and detox from sugar and carbs if you are brave enough.
Target’s Toilet Paper Reviews Are Helping Me Live Again
If you are like me, you are constantly trying to find the best online deal for home delivery essentials. And if you are also like me, you’ve come across Target.com’s customer reviews of Scott’s brand Toilet Tissue Paper. If we happened to be separated at birth, you have been a fan of Scott’s Toilet Paper […]
The Hand 2020 Dealt Us
Looks like we need extra hand sanitizer in aisle 9, Phyllis.
Are You Reeeeaaaady… for our 30-Day Challenge?
I double dare you to try it. If you are like me, a human in the world that is tired, than you could benefit from the 30 Day Challenge. This is not like any ordinary challenge. It is a challenge of control and endurance. It is a challenge of the mind for your well being. […]
Freshwater Lobsters? WTF
Okay so basically, we had our minds blown recently. We were minding our own business in a freshwater lake, and all of a sudden we came across a baby freshwater lobster. Then we thought, wait a dang minute. Do freshwater lobsters really exist? We did our due diligence, and asked around town. Freshwater lobsters are […]
Perfect Whole30 + Paleo Breakfast Ideas
Get your morning started right with these perfect breakfast ideas that leave you satisfied and ready to get your day started! 1. Eggs + Uncured, Sugar Free Bacon Not in that order though as you have to cook the bacon on low heat for about 20 minutes, flipping it midway. After the bacon was drained […]
Fresh Watermelon Margaritas
Fresh watermelon margaritas are the cure for Taco Tuesdays or a day of fun and relaxation. This is a winning recipe that you’ll absolutely love! Best part is that if you like your margaritas spicy, you can simply add a little jalapeno juice and sliced jalapenos in it to spice it up. First, the rim […]
Whole30 R5, Energizer Bunny Sugar Detox
Just got back from a much needed vacation in Lake Arrowhead this week, and I fell off the wagon. The sugar wagon that is! I had a slice of pizza and a spicy watermelon margarita, AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS! Back home now and back to reality where I am writing and getting back into the […]
Did America Just Deal Us a Dose of Global Munchausen by Proxy?
It’s a mother. And the world this year has been a doozy. COVID-19 has been named, but the Flu is a virus that never can go away, even with containment. But will a vaccine or isolating ourselves really help us? TBD. Munchausen by Proxy is a serious silent killer that mostly goes undetected by health […]
DIY All-Purpose Cleaning Sprays
My least favorite thing to buy at the store is cleaning sprays. Here’s why. First off, they are overly expensive to buy. I have seen cleaning sprays for kitchen, bathrooms, and windows for over $20. I don’t think it costs that much to make! Second, the ingredients list is alarming and poisonous. Have you looked […]
Unique Birthday Present Ideas
Ever have a birthday to attend, and have a hard time getting something fun and unique to make that special someone happy? Below are some unique birthday gifts that your loved one is sure to cherish! 1. Clarkson Ave Crumb Cake Co. Nothing says I love you like a homemade crumb cake! Better than Entermanns […]
The Internal Narratives We Tell Ourselves, And How We Can Help Each Other
This article is about understanding the narratives we tell ourselves, and how it effects our daily living. The Black Lives Matter BLM# movement has taken place this year of COVID 2020. BLM is a social injustice collaboration with people worldwide to end the injustice of systemic and overt and covert racism in America and beyond. […]
WHOLE30 MEALS IM LOVING NOW
This is my 4th round of Whole30, and it’s hard girl! The things I miss most but are most dangerous for me include whole milk (can you tell I have kids yet?), toast with butter and jelly, and WINE. WINE, WINE, WINE! I know it’s only for 30 days but it’s a hike uphill for […]
10 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Have you ever heard of Apple Cider Vinegar? I was really oblivious to this miracle worker until one of my holistic and nutrition savvy friends introduced me to it a few years ago, and wow, what a game changer! There are so many benefits to this product that I wanted to share the ten benefits […]
10 Salty & Sweet Snacks on the Whole30
Guys! I just had a great lunch and was really craving something sweet! In the past I would just have a cookie or a potato chip snack in my office, but now that I am on the Whole30 I need to be prepped with better choices to make sure I remain compliant and stick to […]
Fried Bratwurst, Eggs with Potato Brussel Sprout Hash Whole30 Lunch
Sounds delicious, right? You bet your damn britches it is! Just made this bad boy for lunch and what a joy. It was actually enough for my next meal too, to those who are doing the Whole30 diet. For those that are looking to get on the Whole30 diet, I would definitely recommend going to […]
Whole30 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - OMG so good
I finally decided to start my second round of Whole30 this week! It took me a while to get into it again as I have had a busy month preparing to switch jobs. Good news is that I will be joining a new company at the end of the month! Excited for a new start […]
I Cheated on the Whole30
Ug. It’s been tough starting the second round of the Whole30 diet. This time around I had a few dinner parties to attend and blew it as I drank wine, plus my dinners out and about in town definitely had sugar somehow as the meat I ate was not uncured and organic. On that note […]
Whole30 Lunch - Homemade Baked Potato Chips with Boiled Eggs and Tessamae Ranch Dressing
2018! I am on Round 2, Day 2 of my Whole30 diet. First round last year I lost 13 pounds, and looking to lose 10 more this time around. I have to admit I gained 3 pounds or so since my last round. I haven’t had raw sugar however I did have non-compliant meat and […]
Denny’s Friday Night Family Dinner
Happy Saturday everyone! I am happy to announce that my husband was able to convince me to go to a restaurant with the boys last night after work! It is super scary as the kids can be so unpredictable sometimes, but we were able to successfully eat an entire meal and not get kicked out! […]
Take Back Your Mojo via our Whole30 Dinner - Mojo Cubano Marinated Pork
I have to admit I have never been to Cuba, but I would really love to visit now that it is open to Americans to come in and stay! I hate to drop the Kardashian’s name in it but I saw them visit and Jezebel wrote an article about it here. Too funny! I am […]
Whole30 Dinner - Spicy Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Carrots
You guys are in for an extra special New Year’s celebration meal! This was a nice comfort meal I made yesterday which made all members of my household happy! 👍😄 It does taste as good as it looks! Ingredients 3 Organic Chicken Breasts 1 bag of Organic Mini Carrots 3 Russet Potatoes, Organic 4 tablespoons […]
Whole30 Lunch - Kale Chicken Caesar Chive Bacon Salad
Oh wow, this was the BEST salad I have had on the Whole30 diet since I started my first round in November this year! I had leftover baked chicken drumsticks from dinner last night so I chopped this up and added Tessemae’s Caesar dressing. It is definitely more pricey than the regular dressing you find […]
2018 New Year’s Eve Party - Whole30 Appetizers & Drinks
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Congrats on the end of 2017 and a celebration to the new projects and challenges to come! I have recently written a blog about my 2018 goals, if you haven’t checked it out yet I would catch it here: 2018 New Year’s Goals We are staying in on the home front […]
