Organic costs more. According to Consumer Reports, organic produce costs on average 30% more than conventionally grown produce. However, about 8 out 10 households in America buy at least some organic products each year (source). With most American families living on a budget, a Diligent Mama has to ask…Is that extra 30% price tag worth […]
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From packing lunchboxes to afternoon snacks, a mom has always got to have her snack-game ready! I’m all for easy, practical, homemade recipes to help our kids snack well. Some of our family’s favorites include Anytime Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sourdough Breakfast Brownies, and Apple Pie Energy Balls. But sometimes you just can’t do homemade.
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Granola is one of those tricky foods. On the surface, it sounds like a super-healthy choice, right? But it can go off the rails pretty quickly! I wonder how many people are bringing home bags of store-bought granola like the ones in the picture below, thinking they are making a good choice? However, they have
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Birthday cake for breakfast? Yes, I say! It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth, and I passed my sweet tooth on to my kids! So, I’m always experimenting with new recipes that are actually healthy and nutrient-dense, yet give us a sweet treat to enjoy. And, boy, are these birthday cake energy
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Move over granola bars! We’ve got a healthy snack that’s tastier and more nutritious than any granola bar on the shelf! These no-bake energy balls are packed with superfoods like ground flaxseed and chia seed. They also bring the protein in the form of nut butter and protein powder. And healthy fats are accounted for
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Needing an EASY sourdough recipe that you can whip up in no time? You found one! My family says this Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread tastes like cake, and who doesn’t love chocolate cake? So keep reading to snag this gut-friendly and yummy recipe. And the best part? It won’t take you all day to make
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These are the best pancakes, if I do say so myself! But before I go any further, let me encourage you…do not be intimidated by the idea of making Sourdough Pancakes. It really couldn’t be any easier! And this comes from the girl who once thought you could only make pancakes if you had a
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If you aren’t already making your own homemade bone broth, you simply MUST start! I’m going to show you a “recipe” that is even easier and faster than whipping up a PB & J sandwich! In fact, it’s so easy, I’m not sure we should even call it a recipe, ya know? Let’s also talk
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Got a sweet tooth but want to stay on track with healthy eating? These Cookie Dough Protein Bites will knock your socks off! You just can’t beat edible cookie dough, but HEALTHY cookie dough balls?? Stop it. Can’t be. But, it’s true! Download this recipe for free in the Freebies Library The Best Part of
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(This post contains affiliate links. Please see my policies and disclaimers for full disclosure.) Breakfast…they say it’s the most important meal of the day. But, gosh, we know how to make a mess of it, don’t we? Donuts, cinnamon rolls, pop-tarts, colorful cereal…We are quick to serve our kids a processed bowl of vegetable oil
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