Breakfast of Busy Champions: Coffee Collagen Veggie Smoothie

If you’re too short on time in the morning, or just not up for a full meal, try Stacy’s go-to! This quick and easy smoothie combines the benefits of the trifecta: collagen, vegetables, and coffee! Why this Combo Coffee.…

December 5, 2019

Clean Friday: Better Beauty & Non-Toxic Living Holiday Gifting (plus Beautycounter Sitewide Sale)

Celebrating Clean Friday! Black Friday is Early! We’re excitedly surprised that our favorite Our favorite non-toxic beauty brand launched Clean Friday with two deals thru Sun 12/1: 15% off & free shipping + 10% back & free Peel. Beautycounter’s 15%…

November 22, 2019

BONE BROTH: the Updated Definitive Everything-You-Need-To-Know Guide to Making Your Own in InstantPot, Stovetop, or CrockPot

In 2014, yes FIVE years ago (we are dinosaurs for internet time), we wrote a Tutorial for Bone Broth.  For years Stacy was dubbed “the broth lady” in our community, and we’ve long asserted our love and the healing…

November 21, 2019

Are You Prepared for a Season of Change?

Hey there, friends! As we prepare for our move to Florida, I can’t help but notice each leaf falling from the trees around me here in Virginia. Apples, and pumpkins, and dry skin, oh my! The season of change…

September 26, 2019

This Is 38.

This is 38 on my birthday… well the internet version anyway. Let’s put 37 on review: I found my new sport: water aerobics! After a 20 year career as an executive in government contracts, I left corporate America. I…

September 10, 2019

Anti-Aging: Top 3 Best and Worst Ingredients and My Favorite Skincare, Countertime

Women are hit with anti-aging hard in their mid-30’s when estrogen naturally depletes, causing dehydration and expedited signs of aging. Resistant to harsh products, I remember years ago slathering rancid fish oil on my face to try to slow…

July 9, 2019

Heather’s Low Carb Berry Cheesecake

Thanks to our friend Heather for sharing her keto-friendly low carb cheesecake, that can be made paleo-friendly with dairy-free options we included below. She’s been toying with starting a blog, so let’s all encourage her in the comments! When…

June 29, 2019

Sesame Beef (paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, aip-friendly)

For literally years, Stacy has been asking me to recreate her favorite Chinese takeout dish: Sesame Beef. And for just as long I’ve been trying to crack the code. Until now! We finally have it figured it out, and…

May 22, 2019

5 Friday Favorites: Comfort Food Edition

1. Legit Pancake Mix When we got home from our big vacation at 5 pm on a Friday, we did not feel like cooking anything big. So we left our dinner to the boys from what they could rummage…

May 3, 2019

Enchilada-Stuffed Zucchini Boats from Cook Once Eat All Week including Nightshade-Free Adaptations

One of the goals we have in our home these days is figuring out how to efficiently prepare meals for our family of five. We’re in a transition phase of life with Stacy changing jobs and the boys and…

April 30, 2019

My 2nd Year Marching Forth, FDA Asks for Our Help & Why NOW is the Best Time to Switch to Safer

In this post you’ll find my recap (and why it matters) of Marching Forth for better health-protective laws. Plus, see the recently released statement from FDA after finding asbestos in makeup marketed to kids. And see the sales special…

March 19, 2019

5 Friday Favorites: International Women’s Day Edition

It’s International Women’s Day! As you know, we’re all about inspiring women here at Real Everything, so for this installment of 5 Friday Favorites, we want to talk about inspiring women! The goal with the series is to simply…

March 8, 2019