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Enjoy 3 Refreshing Summer Treats Made From Leftover Raw Milk

I'm always excited for summer because I'm delusional and think we won't be as busy as normal, but I quickly realize we're busier than ever. Running to sporting events every night, keeping up with the never ending piles of laundry and dirty kitchen floors, and trying to sneak away to the lake... It's exhausting to keep up with it all. If your schedule is anything like ours, you're probably not home enough to drink as much raw milk as you normally do.

Take Your Steak To The Next Level With This Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Served over steak, this garlic mushroom cream sauce will take your steak to the next level - guaranteed.

6 Crunchy-Mom Approved Snacks To Replace Junk Food At The Concession Stands

One of my biggest pet peeves is how much candy and junk food our kids get these days. We know how harmful artificial dyes, additives, and sugar are for our kids, yet it's everywhere - especially the concession stands. It's become so normal for my kids to get "a treat" after every game - even tho I know better. I still want my kids to enjoy treats, but I don't want all the dyes and additives that go with it.

Get Radiant Skin with This Easy DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Have you struggled to find natural skincare products that actually work and don't break the bank? You had good intentions with that 7 step skincare line you bought. But now it sits in your cupboard because you don't have the energy to stay awake to get all 7 steps on your face, right? I've got a better idea. I'm going to show you how to make your own whipped tallow body butter.

Say Goodbye to Inflammatory Seed Oils and Hello to Healthy Cooking

The two things all of our customers have in common (myself included) is: 1) We all grew up on the Standard American Diet. -and- 2) We're all trying to figure out how to get back to eating real, nourishing food - the way God intended. Some of it comes easy, but some of it takes effort to learn how to do new things - like getting rid of seed oils and cooking with traditional fats such as beef tallow instead.

My Favorite Sourdough Waffle Recipe That's Perfect For Easter Brunch

I've got the most amazing sourdough waffle recipe for you today. We were planning our Easter brunch menu and these are a family fav so I wanted to share them with you! Read on for the recipe.

Need To Feed A Crowd? We've Got You Covered With 2 Easy Options Inside

I can't believe Christmas is here! Are you ready?! We'll be busy celebrating with family over the next few days. All the gatherings = all the food. While I love a classic Christmas meal, I don't need 4 of them in a row. We decided to skip the huge meal for my family Christmas and keep things simple (so we don't all have to wear sweatpants!) Instead, we're having hot sandwiches and appetizers.

Everything You Need To Know When You Call The Butcher + Free Guide

The number of families who order meat in bulk from our farm has gained huge momentum in the last few years. Moms are starting to realize it's easier to have a freezer full of meat rather than having to go to the grocery store twice a week for what they need. But since it's still a new concept for many families, there's always a lot of questions about how it works. As your farmer, I'm here to answer any questions you have and make the process as easy as possible.

Avoiding Seed Oils? Try This Seed Oil Free Pie Crust For Thanksgiving

A few days ago an overwhelmed new mom reached out to me looking for advice. One of the accounts she follows on Instagram was talking about the dangers of eating seed oils. Until having a baby, she never questioned the food she's been eating. But she was so bothered by what she was hearing so she started doing her own research. Like so many people who start digging into the food system, she felt helpless and overwhelmed. She quickly realized seed oils are in just about everything we eat.

Hot Chocolate Season Is Here! Try My Favorite Recipe Today ☕

Last weekend I stood in my kitchen and watched my kids rake leaf piles while giant snowflakes were gently falling on them. It was such a perfect day it actually looked like something out of a movie. They spent hours outside and then ran to the house (giggling the whole way) begging for hot chocolate. While they were drinking their hot chocolate, they reminded me how much they loved this "special treat". A memory from their childhood they'll remember forever. I wanted to share our favorite recipe with you because I know your kids will love it as much as mine do.

My Favorite 10 Crockpot Recipes to Simplify Supper

What's your go to for supper on busy weeknights? We've got tacos on repeat here. I love how easy ground beef is, but sometimes I need a more hearty meal (but I want it to be just as easy!) Would you believe me if I told you there was something even easier than ground beef in your freezer? It's the roasts from your 1/4 cow or 1/2 hog. If you've got roasts in your freezer that you don't know what to do with, I'm here to fix that.

Sick Kids? Try This Tasty, Easy Way to Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria

When I was a kid, I was on antibiotics constantly for strep throat or ear infections. Then as a teen/young adult I took antibiotics daily for years to treat acne. Certainly not something I'm proud of and definitely not something I'll be doing with my kids, but that's my reality and it's been a big part of my healing journey. Now that I see health in a different light, navigating the crunchy mom arena can sometimes be hard. I understand we get sick and antibiotics are sometimes necessary, especially coming up on cold and flu season. So what would I do if my family needed antibiotics?