Food | Libertyville Area Moms

Banana Bread Slow Cooker Oatmeal Recipe

Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy nights – but we also are beginning to use them on busy mornings. Before school during the week or before early sports games on the weekends, meals like this hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal from recipe creator and Tik Tok...

Green Coconut Collagen Smoothie Recipe!

End of summer heat and busy back-to-school mornings make it the perfect time to bring back smoothies for breakfast. We love this green version from our Food Contributor Kathleen Ashmore, who has *2 million* followers and counting on her Tik Tok! INSTRUCTIONS...

5 Ways to Cook Healthy on Hectic Summer Days!

This story was contributed by Autumn Michaelis, author of Whole Food for Your Family Slow days of summer? Not in my house! I am the mom to five boys, ages 10-18 (my “walking stomachs”), I work full time as Whole30’s Coaching Program Manager, and I run my blog Whole...

Lemon Yogurt Cake!

This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending...

Kick Sugar to the Curb for Good

Join us in February for our defeat sweets challenge! Do you struggle with any of the following? Feeling sluggish? Can’t get through the day without a drink? (alcohol or starbucks) Keep reaching for sugary snacks? Wanting to lose weight? Restoring memory...

Sober Over the Holidays: Advice from Melissa Urban, Founder of Whole30

Skipping the booze on the holidays, the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart tips...