My sister was shocked when she realized we no longer have a microwave...and that we chose to get rid of it and aren't planning on replacing it! "But...why?!" Although I've read a fair amount about the dangers of microwaves -- and at times have wondered if the very aggressive cancer that took my grandmother suddenly…
The following post is from Kate of Modern Alternative Mama: 3 Ways to Dress Up Scrambled Eggs We like to eat scrambled eggs a lot, especially in the spring. We buy our eggs from a local farmer, which are plentiful. We'll make a pan of scrambled eggs if we don't know what's for breakfast (or…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Steak and Egg Pasta I often end up with leftover steak. The thing is, we started buying a side of beef a few years ago. We split a whole cow with the neighbors, and we each take home an equal portion…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Quick and Easy Crustless Quiche with Spinach and Sausage I've had quiche on my menu for the last two weeks, continuously putting it off. It's not that quiche in its traditional sense, with its pastry crust so difficult to make. Still,…
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less theme is the embracing the transition from winter to spring in your kitchen! For better or worse, snacktime is a big deal in our house, and our girls look forward to their mid-morning and post-quiet time snack every. single. day. Since we're already preparing three meals a day, delicious…
The following post is from Amy of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet The typical American eats 120 pounds of white sugar a year. Think about that. That's around 270 cups of white sugar. That's a whole lot of sugar. Most people are shocked when they learn I…
The following post is from Micaela of Mindful Momma: Tutorial: How to Make Reusable Snack & Sandwich Bags Reusable food bags are indispensable in my life. Whether packing a lunch for my kids or grabbing a snack for an afternoon on the run, I always reach for my stash of handy snacks and sandwich bags.…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Bangers and Savoy Cabbage Mash: Easy Family Meals source: Shaina Olmanson | Food for My Family There are days when I am overly motivated to be in the kitchen, "I have planned to make the cheese from scratch that I intend…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Exploring Food with Your Kids Editor’s note: There are a lot of great posts in the archives here at Life Your Way that doesn’t get much attention anymore, so I’m sharing a couple of my favorites each week. As the mother…
The following guest post is from Pam of Be Healthy, Be Happy Wellness: Eating for Energy to Beat the Winter Blahs Feeling sluggish? The long stretch of days between Christmas and Spring Break can be tough. The sky is grey. The days are cold. How can you get through it without gaining ten pounds and…