Meet my favorite pre-workout snack, which is loaded with healthy carbohydrates and fats. Stuffed dates and peanut butter (with a chocolate drizzle option) taste like a candy bar—they’re sweet, salty, chewy, soft, and creamy. Make them in advance for a delicious snack any time, satisfying a sweet tooth or energizing for a great workout and powering through the afternoon. Stuffed Dates & Peanut Butter Benefits Simple Ingredients – You only need fresh dates, peanut butter (or any nut butter or seed butter), and optional chocolate chips and salt.  Macro-Friendly – Tracking macr ..read more

Interested in learning about Faster Way to Fat Loss? As a member for 2+ years, I’ve lost 20+ lbs, transformed my body, and achieved life-changing fitness goals. In this series, you’ll find insights on my fat loss journey, macros, coach interview, and workout tips. In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know about the Faster Way to Fat Loss Workouts: the schedule, where to access the workouts, the variety of exercises, and even enjoy two complimentary workout sessions from the program today! What is Faster Way to Fat Loss? The FWTFL program is a virtual fitness and nutrition progra ..read more

I love making natural face masks, and this Oatmeal Face Mask is one of my favorite recipes. This easy face mask is simple and nourishing and made with oats, yogurt, honey, and water. It’s the perfect addition to any natural skincare routine.   The simple mask calms and naturally exfoliates the skin, giving dull skin a smooth, refreshed appearance without harmful ingredients.  Benefits of Using a DIY Oatmeal Face Mask Natural Ingredients – Made with pure, natural ingredients. Cheap – You’ll find all the ingredients for this skin-softening mask in your pantry and fridg ..read more

Make a simple DIY face mask that unclogs pores and leaves your skin glowing. I’ll show you how to make a clay mask (and 6 variations) using bentonite clay, kaolin clay, French green clay, or rose clay.  Homemade Clay Mask Benefits Natural Ingredients – Make your own face clay mask without hash ingredients. Instead, use simple ingredients for your skin, like clay, honey, yogurt, oats, and charcoal. Cheap – Making your own “mud masks” or clay masks at home is a great way to save money on beauty products. The DIY recipes in this article use cheap, easy-to-find ingredients.  Tight ..read more

Dry shampoo is a busy woman’s best friend! You’ll find my top picks for the best natural organic dry shampoo options that work on this list! Dry Shampoo can save you a ton of time each week, allowing you to go multiple days between washing your hair using traditional shampoo and conditioner. However, many conventional dry shampoos contain harsh chemicals.  This list will help you avoid those chemicals, while still enjoying the benefits of dry shampoo. Natural Dry Shampoo Benefits Absorb Excess Oil- Natural oils are excreted from the scalp, which causes the hair to look weighed down and ..read more

​Talk about the ultimate comfort food! My classic stove-top chili recipe is repeated weekly in our home. It’s a quick and hearty chili made with simple ingredients– pantry spices, lots of veggies, and ground beef – a recipe the whole family loves.  Stovetop Chili Benefits Best Chili Recipe – I’ve tried many chili recipes. This chili is by far one of my favorite recipes. It has a delicious depth of flavor that’s easy to customize with different ground meats, veggies, etc.  Simple Recipe- This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients you’ll likely already have in your fr ..read more

Are you looking to brighten and whiten laundry without harmful chemicals and fumes? Here are 6 all-natural bleach alternatives and the best 2 recipes for brightening and whitening.  Benefits of Using a Bleach Alternative Remove Stubborn Stains Without Toxic Fumes- Most of us look for safe alternatives to bleach because we want to avoid toxic chemicals and are concerned about the environmental impact of chlorine bleach or its potentially harmful effects on our health. Whatever your reason, you can use several effective alternative ingredients to remove stains and brighten clothes.&n ..read more

This sweat-absorbing homemade deodorant recipe is easy to make and will keep you smelling amazing all day! The deodorant takes under 10 minutes to make and has been a daily staple in my beauty routine for over 14 years. In 2008, I started my natural living journey by making DIY recipes, from homemade foundation powder to my favorite honey face wash to laundry detergent.  The only problem: I couldn’t find any natural deodorant brands that worked or the right ones for me.  I decided to experiment and make my own with a few natural ingredients known for nourishing the skin and keeping ..read more

This honey lemon ginger tea is my hot beverage of choice on a cold day or at the first sign of a sore throat or a stuffy nose. It takes just 5 minutes and calls for simple ingredients – fresh lemon juice, ginger, and honey. It’s a delicious natural remedy with numerous health benefits.  I started making this tea many years ago, becoming my go-to choice for the cold season. My whole family loves it, too. This recipe is one of a few home remedies I turn to when my family and I experience cold symptoms because it’s so easy to make, the ingredients are easy to find, and it works.  You ..read more

Want a natural way to make your laundry smell amazing? Here’s my favorite natural laundry scent booster recipe that doubles as a laundry softener. It comes together in under 5 minutes, costs less than specialty coffee, and is made with just 2 natural ingredients. Add a scoop to a load of laundry alongside your favorite eco-friendly detergents or my homemade laundry detergent.  Key Takeaways Simple Ingredients – The 2 key ingredients you’ll need are kosher salt, sea salt, or Epsom salt and essential oil. Natural – Most commercial laundry boosters (like Mrs. Meyers) are made wi ..read more