Will you be joining the Meatless Monday Campaign this year? While we are by no means vegetarian, we do many meatless meals during the week. Reducing your consumption of meat can be healthy for both you and the environment. However, it can take a bit of getting used to at first. What is the … Read more
I am compensated for the posts I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed here are my own. Eating seasonally is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint but in the middle of winter, it is often hard to know what to eat. Cold weather is the perfect time for homemade soups and … Read more
This meatless Monday recipe has been sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed here are my own. The standard American diet, when compared to other cultures, includes a lot of meat. That being said, expanding our taste palate to include recipes from other countries will help to not only reduce our meat consumption, but … Read more
I am compensated for the articles I write for the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog but all opinions expressed are my own. Growing up, one of my mom’s favorite meals to make during the fall was chicken pot pie. Nowadays, most people associate pot pies with little, round, frozen things you buy at the grocery … Read more
I have been compensated for the articles I write for SC Johnson but all opinions expressed here are my own. In order to save both time and energy, I try to find recipes that use as little cooking as possible! Time is short and there are lot more enjoyable things to do then spend hours … Read more
This Meatless Monday post is sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed here are my own. With kids heading back to school this month, our schedule is a bit more hectic during the week, leaving us with less time to prepare dinner. This recipe for Caprese Salad with Orzo contains fresh tomatoes and basil, … Read more
This meatless Monday recipe was made possible by a product I received from Crum Creek for review but all opinions expressed are my own. If you haven’t jumped onto the meatless Monday bandwagon I really think you should! Reducing our meat consumption is a great way to reduce our carbon footprint but it is also … Read more
This meatless Monday recipe is sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own. Eggs are not only one of my favorite protein sources, but a preferred meal in my house as well. This recipe for Rosemary, Potato and Feta Frittata is easy to make, requires only one pan and makes a filling … Read more
This meatless Monday recipe is sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed are my own. Coming up with a high-protein, meatless meal can be easy if you keep your pantry stocked with a few key ingredients. One item on my list of ‘must-have’ pantry staples is lentils. Including them in your diet provides protein … Read more
Pasta is a staple ingredient in my house. It’s a perfect, inexpensive solution to my children’s riveting appetites. The best thing about pasta is its versatility and ability to satisfy even the largest appetite. There are also tons of meatless ways to prepare a pasta dish such as my Creamy Pasta Primavera over on the … Read more
During the chaos of the holiday season it’s easy to fall back on quick and not-so-healthy dinner options. Now that the New Year has arrived, I am determined to make a few changes to my family’s diet. Two of my goals are to start eating more vegetarian meals and to experiment with different types of … Read more
My husband and I are trying to reduce the amount of meat our family eats and have started participating in the Meatless Monday movement to find new recipes. Reducing your meat consumption is good for the environment, your health AND your wallet! While I find it relatively easy to find vegetarian meals, most use an … Read more
Over the past few years, a movement called “Meatless Monday” surfaced that encourages families to choose alternatives to meat on Mondays. It’s small step to help improve your family’s health and the health of the planet. Sometimes it is hard to come up with vegetarian dishes that the whole family will enjoy but this one … Read more
This pesto macaroni and cheese recipe is part of an ongoing collaboration with SC Johnson for which I am compensated. All opinions expressed here are my own. Going meatless in my house is easy as long as one of the vegetarian options frequently offered includes macaroni and cheese. Although purchasing macaroni and cheese from a … Read more
This Ravioli with Creamy Spinach Pasta Sauce Recipe is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #FrozenFoodMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com #MFFM2020 If you are looking for a meatless dinner recipe this month, pasta is a … Read more
This healthy quinoa salad recipe was a delicious last-minute creation that I threw together after a haphazard inventory of my pantry. I had fresh spinach and wanted to use it for something other than green smoothies. I had a container of quinoa so I headed to Pinterest to find some quinoa salad recipes. Since I didn’t have any … Read more
One of the things I love most about the chilly weather is that it inspires me to make homemade soup. Especially warm, creamy, pureed soup recipes like this one! I love tossing ingredients into a pot and letting them simmer away, infusing the entire kitchen with warm, delicious smells. This pureed vegetable soup recipe is … Read more
This discussion about simple things to reduce your carbon footprint was sponsored by Carton Council as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. If you have been following my blog for a while, you probably already know that living a green life is important to … Read more
This post about natural ways to lower your cholesterol is sponsored but all opinions expressed here are my own. I worked in the pharmacy for 15 years. I firmly believe that pharmaceutical products save lives, however, I also believe that they shouldn’t be the first solution you turn to. Many health problems can be solved with … Read more