I love mason jars, because there are so many ways you can use them! One of the most creative and fun things to do with mason jars is to use them to make lunchables...or in this case, masonables!
All you need to make them is a mason jar and an empty plastic applesauce or fruit cup, that has been rinsed out and dried. The purpose of the applesauce cup is to keep the 'wet' ingredients separate from the dry, which allows you to be creative and think outside the box with packed lunches. This is...
Top Four Tips to Help Maintain a Healthy Summer Routine
If you’re anything like me summer break brings mixed emotions. It’s a more relaxed time. There’s less structure and more freedom. I absolutely love having my kid’s home. It’s a time to breath, stir up fun, and soak up sun! All that said though, the relaxed nature of summer break can also throw a major curve ball when it comes to maintaining healthy life habits. Today, I'm share my four top tips for sticking with healthy habits even on...
There is something about a snack that gives us the energy boost we often need to make it through the day! Quick & Easy Snacks are great because they usually don’t require a lot of thought or preparation, and yet they can be delicious and satisfying! I personally like to eat 1-2 snacks a day, which typically range from 100 to 200 calories each. I always try to incorporate some of protein and fiber in my snacks to keep me satisfied until my next meal.
Here are Some Clean Eating Snacks Found on...
As some of you may already know, my husband is a pretty picky eater and I always say he eats like a 2 year old! When I married him, he only ate about 5 things which consisted of macaroni and cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sugary cereal. When I share this, people often say, "Yep, that sounds like my picky toddler", followed by the question, "So what recipes of yours will Sean actually eat?" After hearing this question numerous times I thought I would share some of his favorites!...
This is a word for all you tired mommies who, if truth be known feel a little like quitting today.
Let's just say it right up front, we all know motherhood is the best gift ever. Yes, it's worth every heartache and effort - ALWAYS. But, do you ever feel like that's the only consolation you get from people? Can we just be honest? It's hard. Really, reeeeaaaally hard and that doesn't make it not worth it, it just makes it, well hard - and honest. So if you are feeling little over it today, and,...
When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, one of most common question I get asked is, “How can I still eat healthy when I am busy”? This is a great topic of conversation because being busy is certainly the normin our society today. Although being busy while living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging at times, it certainly can be done!
Here are some of my favorite tips for living a healthy lifestyle while being busy:
1. Plan Ahead. Meal planning has proven to be one of the best ways to...
A healthy back to school lunch is comprised of three main food groups which include a healthy source of protein, fat, and carbohydrate.
Lean proteins are important for maintaining, and building your child's muscles, organs, and immune system. Healthy fats are important for developing your child's brain and nervous system. Healthy carbohydrates are important for your child's blood sugar levels to be stable, and gives them sustained energy levels. Complex carbohydrates (such as unrefined...
Today marks 6 years of being married to my very best friend Sean Farrell, who also happens to be the creative director, photographer, and graphic designer behind Dashing Dish!
Many people do not know that Sean is actually one of the biggest reasons that Dashing Dish exists today. I will never forget the night that we sat on the couch in our apartment as a newly married couple, when Sean said to me, why don't you share the recipes that you are so passionate about making online?! I had never...
1. Enjoy Fresh Summer Fruit & Veggies. Take advantage of in season fresh produce and farmers markets. Also, wash and cut produce right away all at once so it is ready to eat, and to cut down on prep time in the kitchen!
2. Make Your Own Frozen & Iced Drinks. Skip the sugary frozen drinks and high calorie and high sugar fruit drinks and sweetened iced tea and swap it out for a home made healthy version instead! Check out the Dashing Dish shakes & smoothies, iced coffee, and try out True Lemon...
Discovering that you or your family members have food allergies can feel overwhelming. But, take heart! Food allergies don’t have to keep you from healthy eating, and often times don’t even need to keep you from enjoying the foods you love!
Here, I share some of my favorite tips and substitutions to help you navigate cooking to accommodate food allergies.
Substituting eggs:
My husband and son both have severe egg allergies, so nothing I bake contains eggs. If you need to bake egg-free don’t...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
