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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Closet Cake

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Closet Cake. What a name, right?I came up with this cake for my oldest daughter’s half birthday this year.  She is the baker of our family, so I wanted to give her a break and try whipping something special for her to enjoy. I originally planned on carrot cake, but since we ...

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A Slightly Better Pea Salad – 7 Ingredients or Less

As a homemaker and momma of five, I’m always looking for simple, nourishing recipes that my family will enjoy. Over the years, I’ve learned to tweak old favorites into healthier, slightly better versions. This pea salad is one of those recipes—a fresh and flavorful alternative to the mayo-heavy pea ...

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Yummy Big Batch Scotcheroo Bars

2 C. Sugar1 Bottle Corn Syrup (16oz)1 Jar Peanut Butter (16-18oz)12 C. Crispy Rice Cereal (Malt-0-Meal brand is gluten-free) 1 bag of Dairy-Free chocolate chips for a rich layer of chocolate on the tþp. Use slightly less for a thinner layer1. Oil a 10x15 pan I like this non-toxic one from CasaWare ...

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Friday Night Family Dinner Ideas (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

Coconut Curry Shrimp with Veggie NoodlesTaco Bowls with Almond Flour TortillasSteak Fajitas with Gluten-Free Wraps and GuacamoleBaked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables and QuinoaChicken Stir-Fry with Brown RiceTurkey Burgers on Gluten-Free Buns with Sweet Potato FriesBlack Bean Burgers with Fresh Cut ...

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Banana Peanut Butter Cacao Treat

Look, I'm not applying to be a food photographer anytime soon, but as someone with a fierce sweet tooth AND a desire to do SLIGHTLY BETTER in the nutrition department- this is a golden ticket snack idea that I needed to share with you! Put the kids to bed and every once in a while feast on this ...

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Gluten Free & Dairy Free Spring Egg Rolls

On the menu this week: Our version of egg rolls, or maybe they're actually spring rolls? They're delicious, no matter what they're called.Filling: I put cabbage, carrots, and spinach in the food processor. You can do this ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Cook up turkey sausage, add the ...

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Quick and Easy Nourishing Fuel

Peanut Butter Protein PowderCollagen PowderOrganic Camu Camu PowderRaw Cocoa PowderOrganic Beet PowderPut about 4oz of water in a 16oz jar or glassAdd your preferred powders. I use all of these above, and also add turmeric most days as well.Combine using my favorite handheld whiskFill the remainder ...

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A Slightly Better Hot Cocoa {Gluten & Dairy Free}

If you're looking for a Gluten Free & Dairy Free Hot Cocoa recipe that's slightly better for you than a prepackaged mix, but just as easy, I've got you covered!A Slightly Better Hot Cocoa 1/2 Cup Cocoa powder1 Cup Collagen Powder1/2 Cup Coconut Milk Powder1-3 tsp Cinnamon (depending on your ...

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Tomato Free Salsa

Let's keep this simple! I love salsa, but consuming tomatoes make my feet so sore I can barely walk, and they put our little girl into tears for the same thing, sore feet. It hasn't always been this way, yet it has intensified over time. Although, sometimes we can tolerate marinara sauce like in ...

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Dye-Free, Peppermint Snow Ice Cream

This post contains affiliate links.10 Cups Fresh White Snow (avoid brown or yellow)1/4 C. Sugar1 Can Coconut MilkWhisk it all together. Work quick, snow melts quickly at room temperature.Tip: Put your coconut milk in the fridge for about an hour ahead of time, to get it good and cold.Optional: Crush ...

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Recipe: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Donut

From toddlers to teens I'm grateful for every season I've had with my children. (also, if you are just here for the gluten free peanut butter cookie donut recipe, I give you permission to scroll down).I'm telling you this because the media tends to speak harshly about the teenage years, and I want ...

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Dessert for Dinner: Panini Edition

This post contains affiliate links.  Visit my disclosure tab for more details The other night the kids and hubby had Nutella & Banana Panini's.  It was a dessert for supper kind of night because I just didn't feel like cooking, and we all were craving sweets anyway.  Two bird, one stone; ...

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Carrots For Days

Have I told you lately how much I honestly <3 my #Cutco knives??  I really do! These carrots are from the neighbor's garden, and they're headed into a quadruple double batch of Sloppy Joes {freezer cooking}.  My kids have no problem eating veggies, but I like to add them to recipes for ...

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One Skillet Green Bean Goodness

I spy a little boy's hand, swiping some bacon. Thanks to my backyard hobby farmer & the amazing God we serve, our refrigerator has been filled with an over abundance of GREEN BEANS! To put this in perspective, I had a whole shelf dedicated to only gallon Ziploc bags that were stuffed full ...

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For Real Red Devils Food Cake

I whipped up this 'tried and true' recipe last week for a friend's birthday.  It was in a binder I filled with my grandma Edna's recipes. After the cake cooled I used a glass to cut the cake into circles and stuffed it in the bottom of a plastic cup.  My hubby stepped in to help out while I made ...

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Satisfying the Sweet Tooth: Local Honey

This little girl of mine has a definite sweet tooth. There is no doubt she got it from her mama.  oops!  While I don't mind enjoying a treat now and then, and believe me I do, I realize how important it is to fill our bodies with real food.  She and I both like the sweetness of pitted dates, but ...

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Grandma Dorothy’s Special K Bars

    I shared on Facebook that Special K Bars are *the* most loved treat on my husband's side, at extended family gatherings. We've been together almost 11 years, and for the first time ever... I was asked to bring them to one of their big shindigs!  Say what!?    I was worried they’d be rock hard, ...

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

  This Ranch Dressing Mix is SO easy peasy. Those little packets of dry mix are super expensive; considering you can make your own with spices you probably mostly have on hand.  If you don’t have all of these on hand, I’d suggest getting them and making it anyway, this is pretty easy and leaves you ...

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Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Armed with a bunch of spices, some measuring spoons, a big mixing bowl, and my mother-in-law's recipe, I set out to make up a long time family favorite.  Taco Seasoning Mix! We order enough beef to fill our deep freeze each year. When my husband and I got married and first started ordering beef the ...

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Kitchen Gadgets Giveaway: Part 1.

I recently picked up this set of 3pc Fruit Scoop Set from the consignment shop, NU2U in Forest City. NU2U is a well-organized second hand store on the main street of town, and they run SALES! The prices are great anyway, but once you add in the sales, it’s like a total no-brainer to shop there! I ...

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At A Slightly Better Wife, I share about faith, homemaking, homeschooling, and marriage—along with my passion for creating a non-toxic, intentional home. Life isn’t about perfection, but I believe in making small, meaningful choices each day to do things slightly better than before.

My love for simple living and homemaking was deeply shaped by my grandparents. I have the best childhood memories of being in the kitchen with my Grandma Edna, learning the beauty of home-cooked meals and a well-tended home. My Grandpa Link’s storytelling and wisdom instilled in me the value of faith, family, and slowing down to listen during the little moments that make life rich. Their influence is woven into who I am today and I’m so grateful for that.

I’m a wife, a momma of 5, and a homemaker at heart. My husband and I met young, just days after my 18th birthday, and we quickly (like within a week) knew that forever was in our plans.

Together, we built our home on the edge of town, where we’re raising and homeschooling our children while embracing a simple, purposeful life in the city.

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