our grain-free life

Category: Advice

  • Where to Buy Bulk Paleo AIP Baking Products!

    Where to Buy Bulk Paleo AIP Baking Products!

    (Note: This post may contain affiliate links which may pay me a small monetary amount that keeps free recipes and advice coming your way.) I love shopping at bulk stores, like Costco and Sam’s Club! There is nothing quite like buying a month’s worth of anything (toilet paper, baking soda, vinegar) and saving a bazillion…

  • Paleo and AIP Baking Substitutes

    Paleo and AIP Baking Substitutes

    I love amassing a collection of recipes on Pinterest. Some of them I never intend to make, while others I’m desperate to try. And desperation has taken me a long way in figuring out that I often don’t have all of the ingredients I need. Which means another trip to the store. Or, it means I…

  • Need a Pep Talk? Paleo Pep Talk Cards to the Rescue!

    Need a Pep Talk? Paleo Pep Talk Cards to the Rescue!

    (Disclaimer: This post contains sponsored content. I may be compensated for such content.) I don’t know about you, but every once in a while I need a pep talk when it comes to eating right. I mean, I do pretty well on my own, and my husband is a huge support, but I just don’t…

  • Using Groupon Coupons to Save Money on Healthy Food

    Using Groupon Coupons to Save Money on Healthy Food

    (Note: This post contains affiliate and/or sponsor links and reflects my opinions.) I’ve struggled for years to save money on healthy food, because, while it isn’t that much more expensive, I never got coupons in the mail for $0.50 off lettuce! It’s a laugh when I think about it, but I really truly wish there…

  • 5 Steps I Took to Clean Eating

    5 Steps I Took to Clean Eating

    My sister-in-law recently commented that I need more of my story than what’s on my About Me page. And I should. But it’s such a long story, and one that is about learning. I had to learn about clean eating and make small changes. But I think it would be good to tell it here. I’ve been…

  • 10 Things to Understand About “Being Healthy”

    10 Things to Understand About “Being Healthy”

    “I’m tired ALL the time!” I told the doctor adamantly. My blood tests had come back normal, with no explanation as to why I would still feel fatigued. Over the years doctors told me: “You’re depressed,” or “Your blood pressure is a little low, so, maybe eat salt?” I needed an answer, and soon! “You’re overweight,” she…

  • Clean Eating for Babies and Toddlers

    (My wee one helping blend up a batch of coconut milk) Making the transition from a grain-filled, processed food life to grain-free is quite challenging, especially if you have children! I was reminded of this when a friend recently messaged me on facebook about taking her infant daughter off of gluten and starting her on a…