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Sara is a passionate advocate for natural approaches to health, she shares her tips here.

Thin Mint Cookies (grain & gluten free)

I know people look forward to Girl Scout cookie season all year round, and Thin Mints are one of the favorites. This copy cat recipe is a...

Easter "Reese's" Eggs

This is a fun project for the kids, and it is a healthier version of the traditional Reese's Easter Eggs. Did you know that Reese's...

Samoa Cookies (raw, vegan, grain free)

I used to be a Girl Scout troop leader, so I had a little bit of a love/hate relationship with the cookies if you want to know the truth....

Lemon Poppyseed Blueberry Cake (gluten, grain and dairy free)

Moist. It might be one of the most hated words in the English language, but when it comes to cake - it is kind of essential. This easy...

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

So after I made these delicious Lemon Poppyseed donuts, and these Double Chocolate Donuts - a Facebook friend brought up the idea of...

Double Chocolate Donuts - Gluten & Grain free

So after I made these delicious Lemon Poppyseed donuts, I decided that I had to see if I could make chocolate donuts - and these turned...

Lemon Poppyseed Donuts - Gluten & Grain free

Donuts. Usually they are a vehicle for sugar, white flour, and more sugar - which surely will set you up for a sugar rush & a crash (I...

Mint Chip Shake

I have always loved the combination of peppermint and chocolate - it is a classic. And mint chip ice cream? It's like a Summer...

Mom's Pumpkin Bread (grain & gluten free)

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things was pumpkin bread - I would look forward to the fall when my mom would make her...

15 Tips for Fixing Constipation (Without Miralax!)

Occasional mild constipation can happen to anyone - often it is due to a stressful event, interruptions to your routine, or diet (maybe...

Double Chocolate Peppermint Muffins

My hubby and I are invited to a holiday party tonight and my friend asked me to bring a "healthy but yummy Sara" dessert. So I decided...

Gluten Free Ramen Stir Fry

This recipe is a great way to get lots of veggies in kids, and it is fast & easy – making it a good weeknight meal – my kids love it!! ...

20 Tips for Picky Eaters

If you have a picky eater in your family – you are not alone – most American households have at least one. Picky eating is very common in...