There is so much talk going on about essential oils.  If you are a seasoned user or have been wanting to give the oils a try- we’ve got a fabulous giveaway to help you out!

A Little about Essential Oils*

Try this at home: Squeeze the peel of a ripe orange. The fragrant residue   on your hand is full of essential oils.

Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant, eliciting profound emotional responses. Yet the use of essential oils goes well beyond

I usually know my tastes pretty well. I can look at a recipe and know whether or not it would be something that I would like or not. However, when I saw this recipe I thought “This will probably be alright, I should try it”. However, I was really wrong with this one. It was better than alright, I loved it. I demolished just about all of it by myself for lunch one day. It is SO SUPER simple as well!

And don’t be afraid of all that cilantro. Cilantro is a funny thing, either you like it or you

{True confession}  I’m not really Irish . . . but I do love holidays and the chance to do something special for family and friends. Sometimes it’s small and simple little extras that keeps things fun. I’ve never been one to go “all out” for St. Patrick’s Day- just some green pancakes or a “little something” tucked in a lunch box.

Today, I’ve got a “little something” for each of you.  Here’s your chance to do your own “little something” without a lot of fuss!  We’ve created a fun collection of tags and printables for your family lunch boxes.   All

Who doesn’t love muffins? My family loves the jumbo muffins from the wholesale stores, that contain a million grams of fat. But here is a simple way to serve muffins in a whole new light.  These would be great for a breakfast or brunch, or an after school snack.  They are a huge hit at my house, hope they will be at yours too.  Of course, you can use homemade or store-bought muffins.

Muffin Fries

4 jumbo muffins, any flavor {Blueberry and Almond Poppyseed pictured above}

3 Tbls. butter, melted

sea salt or sugar {depends on your preference}

Peanut Butter

Did you know, tomorrow,  February 26,  is National Pistachio Day?  Why not go a little “nuts” {pun intended} and plan a celebration or just bake a loaf of this yummy Pistachio Bread Recipe in honor of the day!  Here’s a couple of fun facts worthy of celebrating:

*  Pistachios are sometimes called the skinny nut because they are right at the top of the lowest fat nuts.

*  Pistachio’s open hull is unique- in the Middle East they are called “smiling nuts” and in China they are called “happy nuts”. Read More