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40+ Real Food Muffin Recipes

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Muffin lovers, unite! And bring your chocolate chips when you come. Some of the 40+ real food muffin recipes we’re about to share are going to need them.

40 + Real Food Muffin Recipes

For eleven years now, I’ve been posting muffin recipes here to share with you. We decided it would be nice to list them all in one place for you to access! But first, two of my favorite muffin-making tips…

  1. Make Muffin Batter ahead of time!

    Follow this tutorial to easily freeze muffin batter for later. I love this time-saving trick.

  2. Make Muffin Mix!

    Make a big batch of Muffin Mix so you can easily whip up a pan of muffins without getting out all the ingredients!

And now it’s time to share our favorite muffin recipes. These are all either whole grain or grain free!

40+ Real Food Muffin Recipes

My boys’ favorite muffins are the Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins. Matt’s favorite is the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffin. My favorites are any that are topped with cheesecake!

What’s your favorite kind of muffin?

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Real Food Recipes That Include Natural Peanut Butter

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Peanut butter is a great source of healthy fat and protein, but also, it just tastes delicious. Pair it with chocolate, and all we need is a glass of milk and a smile. Today we’ve got 40+ Real Food Recipes that Include Natural Peanut Butter. But first, let’s talk about making homemade peanut butter. It’s incredibly easy!

Real Food Recipes That Use Natural Peanut Butter

As my life has become more full (ha, I didn’t think that was even possible!) – I’ve stopped making every single food from scratch. I’m looking at you Homemade Ketchup and Homemade Hashbrowns. But Homemade Peanut Butter? I can’t not make it. The homemade version is just too incredible. So I take 5-pounds of peanuts and spend the time turning them all into peanut butter. One mess, 6ish jars of homemade peanut butter. Fast, easy, and WORTH IT.

Here are the tutorials for making peanut butter. Be amazed at how easy!

Now we’ll take that peanut butter and turn it into any of these 40+ recipes!

Real Food Recipes That Include Natural Peanut Butter

See that recipe up there for Homemade Peanut Butter Captain Crunch? Ha! I’d forgotten about that one! If I’m not taking the time to make ketchup or hashbrowns anymore, I’m certainly not taking the time to make Peanut Butter Captain Crunch. But you’ve gotta admit: It’s fun to see how it’s possible. And it is super delicious.

What are your favorite ways to use Peanut Butter?

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The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Women (for every budget!)

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It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about Christmas shopping for all of your loved ones. It can be so overwhelming to narrow down the millions of options to one or two that are just right for your mother, sister, or daughter. I put together this list of the best Christmas gift ideas for women (for every budget!) to help you find the PERFECT gift for the women in your life! No matter their age, hobby, or occupation there is a little something for everyone on this list!

The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Women

Low on cash or short on time? You can give her the gift of an experience or create her something using your own two hands! Everyone loves receiving something homemade. Can you draw? Sing? Knit? Sew? Use your talents to create a gift that she will treasure forever.

Here are a few low-cost options.

5 Gift Ideas for Women That Are Almost Free

  1. Knit or crochet her a scarf or a hat
  2. Give her a coupon for a chore that you will do for her (clean out her car, her fridge, etc…)
  3. Make her a few babysitting coupons
  4. Write her a letter about all the things you love about her, and put it in a card.
  5. Invite her over for a girls’ movie night at your house (you provide the movie, the snacks, etc…)

20 Gifts for Women That Are Under $25

PAVOI Sterling Silver Freshwater Cultured Stud Pearl Earrings - 5.5mm AAA Quality

Give her the treat of a spa experience within the comfort of her home, and buy her this set of Bath Bombs, and pair them with these Face Masks or perhaps a Bath Pillow!

Help her feel extra cozy this winter, and give her this pair of memory-foam, wool-lined Slippers or a Cozy Throw Blanket.

These Pearl Earrings are so beautiful, and are a great price!

Does she work or exercise out in the cold? Get her this warm Winter Hat with Built-in Bluetooth so she can listen to music on the go!

If she likes floral patterns, these Measuring Scoops and Cups are so pretty!

BeeSilk Hard Lotion is my favorite and might be yours too. I love this stuff!!

Get her a high-quality candle that is made with soy and essential oils like this Vanilla Bean Candle.

This coffee is super delicious. Or if she doesn’t have a coffee grinder, get this. How about a fun new mug to go with it?

If she loves tea, this is a great gift set.

Check out these yummy Hazelnut Chocolates!

This Butterfly Suncatcher is so pretty!

On the more practical side: here’s a fantastic Stainless Steel Knife Set in a Wooden Block.

And another Stainless Steel Knife Set in an Acrylic Stand.

Look how pretty this Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace is!!

This Wood Picture Photo Frame for Wall Decor is so cute I can’t stand it.

And even prettier – this Floating Living Memory Locket Pendant Necklace!

What a great idea: a Q&A 5-Year Journal for Moms

Or how about Mommy’s 5-Year Memory Book?

I have two of these sets of Pyrex Bowls with Lids and use them approximately 40 times every day.

For the woman who loves cats, get these super cute Cat Socks!

More Than $25 (but oh so worth it!)

This Cook N Home 12-Piece Stainless Steel Set is amazing. She will make you good food in this. 

If you really, really want to knock her socks off, get her a BlendTec (and then help her put her socks back on). It will last forever and be invaluable to her.

Does she have a KitchenAid Mixer? This is a must-have, if she loves to bake, and comes in a bunch of pretty colors!

Is she a coffee drinker? Check out this AMAZING Smart Coffee Mug. She can control the temperature of her coffee, from an app on her phone!

Cuisinart ICE-21PBLK Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker - Pink

Does she like to make ice cream? Get her this awesome Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (this machine doesn’t require ice, and it comes in both pink and red!).

Now let’s talk food

Not found anything yet that seems quite right for that special lady in your life? Then I wholeheartedly suggest that you make her some food! Whether you surprise her with breakfast in bed, serve her a fancy coffee you whipped up at home, or bake some cookies, package them up in pretty cellophane, and pop them in her stocking–she will love having something yummy to eat!

Here are some great food ideas that are easy to make and always a hit.

For Her Sweet Tooth

chocolate cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake Dessert

Caramel Popcorn

Pineapple Cream Dessert

Peanut Butter Brownie Cups

Low Sugar Vanilla Ice Cream

For Breakfast

ham and egg cups1

Easy Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Pizza

Easy Ham and Egg Breakfast Bowls

For Lunch or Dinner

Oven Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

Beef Roast with Gravy

Salmon Patties

Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp

Simple Oven Fried Chicken

Creamy Bacon Spaghetti

Fancy Drinks You Can Make Her

Healthy Homemade Chocolate Frappe

Warm Vanilla Soother

Chocolate Whipped Cream served on top of a cup of coffee

Warm Chocolate Soother

Chocolate Mint Soother

Warm Pumpkin Custard

Chocolate Frappe

The Gift of Time

If she doesn’t have this already, get her a Simple Meals subscription. This will save her hours every week!!

What are some gifts YOU’VE received in the past, that you’ve loved?

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65+ Christmas Gift Ideas For Men

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Are you struggling to find Christmas gifts for the men in your life? Struggle no more! I put together this list of 65+ Christmas gift ideas for men to help you find the perfect gift for your husband, dad, or son!

Select a gift, order it, and then you can relax knowing that you’ve crossed another gift (or two) off your list: put your feet up and drink a big ol’ cup of coffee with Chocolate Whipped Cream on top or eat a few Peanut Butter Brownie Cups to celebrate!

The Best Christmas Ideas for Men!

8 Gift Ideas for Men That Are *Almost* Free

  1. Vacuum and wash his car or truck
  2. Make him coupons for a batch of his favorite cookies or his favorite meal
  3. Give him a book that he would enjoy (check out thrift stores to find an inexpensive copy)
  4. Order copies of photos of his family and put them in a little album for him
  5. Put magnets on the back of pictures, so he can put them on his fridge
  6. Give him a coupon for an experience (going fishing with him, on a walk, shopping, etc…)
  7. Make something for him (draw a picture, knit a scarf, record a song, write a letter)
  8. Put together a CD of all of his favorite songs

Gifts for Men That Cost $25 Or Less

4 for Camping

  1. Single Hammock ($20)
  2. Color-Coded Roasting Sticks ($20)
  3. Two Person Tent ($13 – Amazing Price!)
  4. Biolite Portable Light ($15) If you need to do things in the dark, the USB will also operate this light. NO batteries, no electricity required.

3 for Baseball

  1. MLB Team Logo Baseball (less than $8)  You choose the team!
  2. Equipment Backpack ($25)
  3. Coffee Mug ($8)

3 for Football

  1. Light-Up Football ($10) So you can play in the dark!
  2. Parking Sign ($18) You choose the team.
  3. 3D Puzzle (like Legos) NFL team characters ($15)  You choose the character.

BARSKA Blueline 8x22 Waterproof Golf Scope (Yards)

3 for Golf

  1. Golf Scope ($15)
  2. Tees ($5-$10)
  3. Golf Ball Pick Up Tool ($5)

2 for Fishing and hunting

  1. Portable Fish Scale with Measuring Tape ($10)
  2. Cross Body Tackle Bag ($20+)

1 for all Sports Fans

  1. Chair with its own shade ($23)

Quik Shade MAX Shade Chair, Navy

6 Great Tools

  1. 3-in-1 Laser Level, tape measure and bubble level with ruler  ($14)
  2. Leatherman Multi-Tool ($25)
  3. Telescoping Magnet ($6) Great for picking up spilled nails, screws and such!
  4. Nice Work Gloves ($14-$15)
  5. Headlamp ($8)
  6. Survival Kit ($13)

3 T-shirts

  1. For Dads with a Sense of Humor ($10)
  2. For the Guitarist ($19)
  3. Me and Mini-Me Set For Your Husband and Baby ($30)

Coffee Mugs

  1. For a Star Wars Fan ($13)
  2. Awesome Dad ($13)
  3. New Dad ($14)
  4. Double Walled Man Mug ($15)

Fun Outdoor Games for Dad (and the Entire Family!)

  1. Ultimate Disc Game ($39)
  2. Kubb ($34)
  3. Lawn Bowling ($21)
  4. Yard Dice  ($38)
  5. Ladder Ball  ($33)
  6. Molkky ($24)
  7. Washer Toss ($20)
  8. Ring Toss ($23)
  9. Frisbee Golf (Disc Golf) Set ($23)
  10. Floating Pong ($10)

Recipes to Make for the Men in Your Life

For Breakfast

For Carnivores

For His Sweet Tooth

What are some of your tried and true gift ideas?

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