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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds + 10 Seasoning Ideas

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 Monika fall, healthy, pumpkin

As a kid my mom would always give us a large bowl when carving pumpkins to put the “guts” in.

Nutrition Recipes

Tips for Prepping and Cooking Dried Beans

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019 Monika cooking, DIY, healthy, nutrition

We love to use beans in our cooking because they are a great source of protein and fiber, and they

Lunch

Bento Box Lunch Ideas

August 30, 2016July 3, 2020 Monika back to school, gluten free, healthy, kids, snacks

We’re now in our third week of school and the lunchtime struggle has already started. My kids don’t really like

Family Life

Tips for Healthy Living (When You’re Short on Time)

May 18, 2016July 3, 2020 Monika health, healthy, tips

As a work-at-home mom, my hands (and schedule) are full more often than not. I get up at least an hour before anyone else in the house so I can start my day with a hot cup of coffee and check my email in silence. After I get the two older kids to school, my youngest and I are ready to start our day. Sometimes I have so many errands and appointments that I never even make it back to the house […]

Lunch Recipes

Turkey Avocado Pita with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

February 13, 2016September 9, 2016 Monika healthy, sandwich

As a work at home mom, it’s easy to “forget” to eat during the day when I’m trying to get

Dinner Health Lunch Recipes

Mexican Quinoa

January 12, 2016April 8, 2017 Monika cooking, easy, healthy, Mexican, quinoa

Growing up in Southern California has made me no stranger to Mexican food. I love the flavors and luckily my

Books Recipes

10 Healthy Living Cookbooks

January 12, 2015April 14, 2018 Monika cookbook, cooking, healthy, New Year Resolution

Some of the most common New Years resolutions have something to do with cooking! Maybe you want to cook more

Snacks Tips

10 Smart Snacking Tips for Kids

July 23, 2014January 27, 2019 Monika healthy, kids, lunch

Growing up my sister and I went to school with carrots and raisin as snacks in our lunch, while the other kids had chips or Twinkies. At the time we thought it was the worst, but now I know that they were really on to something. I grew up into an adult who doesn’t like(…)