As we enter into an exciting new year, I want to offer a heartfelt thank you for making it such a fun year here at The Nourishing Home.

I’ve really enjoyed being able to share some of my family’s favorite real food recipes and personal meal plans, as well as some of my favorite meal planning strategies, cooking tips-n-techniques, frugal budgeting ideas, and overall encouragement and resources to help us all live a more nourished life!

So, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the most popular posts of 2013. I’ve listed them in a top-10 count down format with the number one recipe being the highest-viewed post of 2013.

10. Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (grain-free)
What’s not to love? This recipe starts with my famous grain-free chocolate chip cookie recipe and adds an extra dose of chocolate goodness. It’s a no-brainer why this one made this list.

9. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (GF)
Slow cooker recipes are hands-down some of the top reader favorite recipes. And this super easy crockpot dinner shared by my dear friend Tiffany is definitely a keeper!

8. Kitchen Pantry Makeovers on a Budget
One of the most fun and productive posts of the year, my sweet friend Becky inspired me {and apparently a lot of you} to revamp our pantries without going broke in the process.

7. Kids Belong in the Kitchen {Free Cooking w/Kids-of-All-Ages Printable}
What a joy to know that so many of you are bringing your kids into the kitchen with you to teach them important life skills and even better ­– build memories that last a lifetime!

6. Grain-Free Classic Brown Bread & Rolls
As someone who’s GF, I created this recipe because I wanted a tasty replacement for one of my childhood favorites. Looks like many of you do too, which is why this delicious grain-free bread has become a top reader favorite.

5. Cinnamony Apple Pie Muffins (grain-free)
Yes ma’am, readers agree that just one bite is all it takes to be hooked on these scrumptious little breakfast treats!

4. Simple Healthy Breakfasts in 15 Minutes or Less! (GF)
Again, “simple” wins! That’s why you’ll find even more easy healthy breakfast ideas like these coming in 2014.

3. Easy Crockpot Beef Stew (grain-free)
“Easy.” “Crockpot.” Those two words clearly resonate with busy families across the world who want to come home to a healthy meal.

2. Free Video Course: Mastering Meal Planning {includes class handout}
It blesses my heart to know that the Lord has used this free meal planning presentation to help so many of you get started {or be inspired to continue} meal planning. It truly is one of the best strategies for saving time, money and stress in the kitchen!

1. How to Make “KIND” Fruit & Nut Bars (grain-free)
Apparently my obsession with these little bars is shared by readers across the globe, which is why this post quickly climbed the charts to become the highest viewed post of 2013! Three cheers for nutty goodness!

Oldies but Goodies … literally!
It would be silly not to mention a few of the ultimate reader favorites – after all, these “oldies but goodies” consistently rank among the top 5 highest viewed posts at The Nourishing Home since we started in April 2012.
• Fluffy Little Almond Flour Pancakes
• How to Soak Grains for Optimal Nutrition
• Soaked Oatmeal (GF Option)
• Almond Flour Buttermilk Biscuits
• Raw Cookie Dough Bites (grain-free)

So … did your family’s favorite recipe(s) make the top 20 list? If not, what’s your favorite recipe or post here at The Nourishing Home?

Your opinion matters!
I love hearing from reader-friends like you! So if you’ve got a minute to spare, I’d truly appreciate your opinions on how I can better serve you in 2014.

Simply share your two cents by completing my Quick-n-Easy Reader Survey and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! But don’t delay, there’s just a few more days left to enter.

Remember, there’s just one entry per person. We’ll be announcing the winner on January 10, 2014. Thank you for your valued opinion!

Happy New Year, friends! It’s that time of year when we get a special feeling deep down inside that a whole new world of possibilities awaits … because with each new year {and each new day for that matter} we’ve been given a gift of grace. A new day to start afresh and resolve to make positive changes in our lives {and our family’s lives too}!

That’s why I’m thrilled to share a FREE resource to help you make your real food resolutions a reality.

Starting January 2, I’ll be partnering with my dear friend Diana at My Humble Kitchen in a “25 Day Grace Filled Journey to Real Food.” Each day, for 25 days, you will receive an email chock-full of helpful information geared toward teaching you the basics of switching from a processed, standard American diet to a traditional real food lifestyle.

Here are just 12 of the 25 topics that we’ll cover:
• Beyond the Basics, Let’s Ease Into Real Food
• A Real Food Pantry
• Saving Money By Menu Planning
• Taming the Picky Eater
• Real Fast Real Food Dinner Ideas (Crockpot, Rice Cookers, Freezer Meals)
• Real Food Lunch Ideas for Families on the Go
• A Primer on Pastured Meats
• Eggs – The Super Food
• Why We All Need Fat
• An Introduction to Natural Sweeteners
• GMOs – What is it and What Foods Contain It?
• An Intro To a Gluten Free Diet (Should Everyone Eat Gluten Free?)

In addition, you’ll also receive 3 weeks of FREE real food menu plans, including a gluten-free option {provided by yours truly}, plus complimentary recipe cards and shopping lists for each of the meal plans. And if that’s not enough, we’re also including additional charts and guides to help you get started {or keep making forward progress} on your real food journey.

Speaking of which, for those of you who are tried-n-true veterans in the real food lifestyle, these free meal plans and resources will most certainly help to further motivate, inspire and educate you on how to continue making progress with your real food lifestyle! So don’t miss out in joining us on this amazing 25 day journey!

Why are we providing all of these helpful resources for free? Because it’s our heartfelt mission. Diana and I are committed to helping as many families as we can to meet their goals for living more nourished lives. It’s our gift to you!

So sign up now to start the new year off with a clean slate – and a clean plate! Diana and I are here to help make the transition to clean eating a simpler, less stressful process.

I look forward to joining hands with you in this amazing 25 Day Grace Filled Journey to Real Food. I’m praying the Lord will bless each of us as we take positive steps forward in living more nourished lives in service to the King!

Joyfully Serving HIM, Kelly

P.S. If you’re reading this after January 2, no worries! You can sign up anytime in January and the emails for this journey will start from the very beginning. So you won’t miss a thing!