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My Favorite Farmers Market

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Since we moved to the country, I’ve struggled with grocery shopping. The nearest grocery store is 20-25 minutes away.

Thankfully early this spring, I stumbled across Me and McGee Market off Highway 70 in North Little Rock.

Via

It is a gorgeous little farm stand full of pretty flowers, fruits, veggies, local cheeses, jams and jellies, pickles, salsa, homemade breads and grassfed meats.

As a foodie, it is my happy place. I visit the market every Saturday morning. I have grown to adore the Me and McGee Family, and I look forward to seeing them every weekend.

Neva, the owner, takes care of me. While we’ve been on Whole30, she’s held back dozens of eggs for me. She knows me. Remembers my name. Ask me about my week. She and her daughter, son, mom and husband are what make this little market so magical.

They are real people. They are my kind of people. They value good food, real food. They value community. They are invested in our little rural community. Constantly trying to make it better. Bringing people together.

It’s a truly beautiful sight.

We need more Me and McGee’s in this world. Little mom and pop shops and markets geared towards getting people better foods. It’s important. And I’m passionate about sharing what Neva and her family is doing because it will change the world for the better.

If you are in the Central Arkansas area, I highly suggest you visit Me and McGee Market. You will fall in love with it.

Find the nearest farmers market near you.

What are your Saturday morning traditions?

Friday Favorites

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It’s Friday.

The first day of the weekend. Or what I like to call Freedom Day. So thankful we get one each week.

I thought I’d take some time to share a few of my favorite things.

Check them out.

Happy Friday.

How to Handle Cravings on Whole30

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I am a big snack person. I like to have a little something throughout the day. It makes me feel better.

But the Whole30 program don’t like you to snack. Grazing is not-so-good habit.

So what happens when you crave a snack?

First, I ask myself if I’m really hungry. Or just bored. Or stressed. Figure out the root cause of why you want to snack.

Then, I’ll make myself a cup of hot tea. If I’m not really hungry, the tea with kill my craving.

But sometimes around 3 p.m. My lunch has left me, and I need a snack. Since I hadn’t been packing snacks in my lunch box, and I figured out I was really hungry. I did the next best thing.

I ate a small packet of almond butter. I felt weird about it at first, but it’s no different than when I use to eat a spoonful of peanut butter.

My suggestion is to keep emergency snacks for times when you are truly hungry. Try the tea trick. And see what happens.

I can honestly say this round of Whole30 hasn’t been full of craving.

What emergency snacks do you keep on hand?

Holiday Hosts with the Most

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Beautycounter is going to launch the holiday gift sets in October, and I’m so excited. There are so many gorgeous beauty and personal care products wrapped up in pretty paper perfect for giving (or keeping for yourself) this holiday season.

Why is this important?

I’ve been a consultant long enough to know these gorgeous gift sets won’t last long. I’ve seen specialty palettes sell out in a couple of days. And I think all of these gift sets will go fast.

And I want you to be in on this goodness.

What can you do?

I’m looking for three people to host socials through October and November.

Socials can be online or in person. And they are the perfect way to try out products and see what works for you. Plus as a host, you have the opportunity to get free and/or discounted products for just showing up and inviting your friends.

I love being able to spend time with you one-on-one to make sure you get all the Beautycounter products that fit your needs.

All of the products are high performing and safe. It’s time to treat yourself to better beauty and personal care products. And shop all the gorgeous holiday specials, too.

If you are interested in hosting a social, message me on the Contact Me page.

Let’s get you something extra special.

Taco Tuesday

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My love of tacos runs deep. I think I could eat them for every meal. While Brad would pick pizza or salsa and chips to live off of forever, I would pick tacos.

Tacos are life. I love the variety you can make, but a classic taco is hard to beat. Whole30 can make Taco Night a little challenging, but I love getting to enjoy extra veggies and eating more of the good stuff since I’m not filling up on chips and tortillas.

This time around I went with a romaine lettuce boat for my taco shell. But I stuffed it full of cauliflower rice, grassfed ground beef, salsa, guacamole and hot sauce.

Brad ate his with a Siete cassava flour and coconut flour wrap. And we both enjoyed a little cauliflower rice taco bowl for round two.

We left the dinner table full and happy. It was one of my favorite meals during this round of Whole30.

We have some big celebrations coming up this month. It’s Brad’s mom’s birthday this weekend, and Brad and I are celebrating our Two Year Anniversary the following week.

I’ve got grand ideas to celebrate his sweet mom’s birthday. I’m thinking roasted chicken with root veggies and some sort of sweet treat. It will be such a pretty presentation. I can’t wait.

But our anniversary has me stumped. I usually like to go out to eat so we can have a date night. But it falls on a Wednesday, and Little Rock isn’t the most paleo-friendly city. And Whole30 makes things extra complicated. So I’m open to ideas.

Any Whole30 fancy pants meal ideas for anniversaries?