Rocky Top, Tennessee That’s right, Rocky Top, Tennessee, it isn’t just a song, it really does exist; well it does now anyway. Formally Lake City, and before that Coal Creek, it is town with many names and amazing history. However, no matter what you call us, we are a …
Today’s post is a very special post and GIVE AWAY by my friend Sarah Williams: Sarah comes to us as a mother and oil guru to share her journey to essential oils, and give everyone a chance to win their very own doTerra Essential Oils set. You will find …
When Loving Coffee = Loving Life Our journey to good coffee and a better life… We love coffee, it is our “life liquid” Seriously, we love coffee. We take it like medicine every morning, and we are a bit snobbish about it. That wasn’t always true, let me take you …
GO VOLS!!! GO VOLS!! It’s Football Time in Tennessee: Go VOLS!! Football time in Tennessee means FOOD!! Tons of food!! Meaty, cheesy, manly foods; chili, sausage, jambalaya, hamburgers, and steaks. Grills and tailgate parties, huge gatherings, indoors and out, rain or shine, IT’S FOOTBALL TIME!! (in TENNESSEE) GO VOLS!!! So …
#SimplyFitChallenge: Simply fit! What is it? The #SimplyFitChallenge is a cooperative effort, hosted by a group of bloggers, known as #SimplyBloggers, who want to get simply fit and urge you to do the same. We are bloggers with families, who have little time for fitness and just like everyone, we need …
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L-I-C-E: The worst 4 letter word in the dictionary!! Creepy, crawly, itchy: That’s me trying to type this post. Even the word makes my head itch. With knee-length hair, lice is one of my biggest fears. I’ve been there, done that with my daughter and a couple of the …
This post, along with all pages and posts on this blog, may contain affiliate links. You are not required to click on these links. For more information please visit my “Disclosure Page.” Junior Ranger Camp @ Norris Dam State Park We just finished our 3rd year of Junior Ranger Camp, …
INFLAMMATION: Fighting inflammation starts with defining inflammation. What is inflammation? According to WebMd : “Inflammation is a process by which the body’s white blood cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. However, in some diseases, like arthritis, the body’s defense …
This post, along with all pages and posts on this blog, may contain affiliate links. You are not required to click on these links. For more information please visit my “Disclosure Page.” Are you becoming “crunchy”? Are you becoming “scrunchy”? Or, are you still just “silky” but like to add …
as always, this blog may contain affiliate links to products I use and love. For full disclosure please click my disclosure page tab, found at the top of this page. Vegetarian Lasagna: even the carnivores will love! This is a quick and simple vegetarian lasagna that even carnivores love. …
School wellness: Is it possible? Keeping the kiddos healthy when heading back to school is one of the most difficult tasks many parents face. Today I want to give you a few tips on school wellness and how to keep your students healthy when returning to school.
Winter wellness: No, it isn’t an oxymoron. Yes it is possible! How? Read on and I’ll share what works for us.
TASTE OF TUESDAY: CHICKEN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE REAL FOOD #CrunchyTrail #HikeToHealth #Challenge
MY “CRUNCHY VALENTINE” Here it is men: VALENTINE’S DAY!! That dreaded, over commercialized holiday! (Aren’t they all?) You know the one where society tells you to man down and romantic it up? Yeah it’s almost here again. Time to think of a fabulous gift and plan a romantic evening. So, …
This is STOUP!! Stoup is a nickname for “manly soups” coined by all these grown men living in my house. These men are not fans of plain old soups and stews, they want something hearty and chunky that fills them up like a meal. Requirements for “stoup” include …
Biscuits & Gravy and yep, that is a paper plate! LOL I forgot to take a picture until all food was served. We are in LOVE with our new found ability to have our favorite southern comfort foods in a healthy real food style that meets the requirements of …
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are a family favorite around here. We LOVE to have them with most any meal. I couldn’t imagine completing the Crunchy Trail: Hike to Health Challenge without at least a few bread options.
WELCOME to The Crunchy Trail : Hike to Health! We are glad you are here to join us. If you are ready for the next step, here is a 14 meal dinner plan and shopping list.
