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Best Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatloaf
Delicious and flavorful, keto turkey meatloaf is moist and perfect for a low carb family dinner. Traditional meatloaf in gluten-free form, popular with everyone, on a keto diet or not. Did you grow up with a family meatloaf? I know some families that ate it once a...
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Low Carb Keto Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Soft and delicious keto chocolate sandwich cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy dessert cravings! Low carb and gluten-free, a chocolate cookie sandwich filled with a creamy sugar-free cream cheese filling. What are your favorite kinds of cookies? This cookie came...
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Lemon Cream Cheese Cake – Keto Pound Cake
Tangy delicious low carb cream cheese lemon cake is the perfect keto pound cake with a creamy tart frosting just like you remember but in a gluten-free, sugar-free package. Does anyone else out there absolutely love the fresh tangy flavor of lemons in summer desserts...
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Hi, I’m Lauren from ExplorerMomma.com!
I’m Mom to a fun-loving 10-year-old girl and a dinosaur and squid obsessed 6-year-old boy. As a former French teacher and Peace Corps volunteer, I love to read, cook, and learn about other cultures – foods, languages, history, people. I get so excited to share the traditions of different places with my kids and travel whenever possible. I’m also a bit obsessed with real foods, cutting out sugar, and low carb eating.
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Recent Recipes:
Best Low Carb Keto Turkey Meatloaf
Delicious and flavorful, keto turkey meatloaf is moist and perfect for a low carb family dinner. Traditional meatloaf in gluten-free form, popular with everyone, on a keto diet or not. Did you grow up with a family meatloaf? I know some families that ate it once a...
read more
Low Carb Keto Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Soft and delicious keto chocolate sandwich cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy dessert cravings! Low carb and gluten-free, a chocolate cookie sandwich filled with a creamy sugar-free cream cheese filling. What are your favorite kinds of cookies? This cookie came...
read more
Lemon Cream Cheese Cake – Keto Pound Cake
Tangy delicious low carb cream cheese lemon cake is the perfect keto pound cake with a creamy tart frosting just like you remember but in a gluten-free, sugar-free package. Does anyone else out there absolutely love the fresh tangy flavor of lemons in summer desserts...
read moreRecent Travel:
Best Middle Grade Books to Inspire Wanderlust
Stories inspire travel like nothing else! Middle grade books and YA books to inspire wanderlust in kids and us all! A chapter book list for kids who travel. My entire life, I've been proud to be a book nerd. I was the kid who read a book on the bus, was intent on...
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1 Day Mesa Verde Map Itinerary
Are you planning to visit Mesa Verde National Park or short on time and considering it? Don't miss this national wonder and immaculate preservation of American history! Follow this family-friendly 1 day Mesa Verde Map Itinerary and love every minute of your...
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Georgian Food: Eggplant With Walnuts
Fabulous flavors come together with fenugreek, garlic, and walnuts in this naturally low carb, gluten-free traditional Georgian dish. Out of all Georgian food, Georgian eggplant with walnuts, or badrijani nigvzit, is a definitely a staple at any Georgian dinner party!...
read moreAll Things Books:
Best Middle Grade Books to Inspire Wanderlust
Stories inspire travel like nothing else! Middle grade books and YA books to inspire wanderlust in kids and us all! A chapter book list for kids who travel. My entire life, I've been proud to be a book nerd. I was the kid who read a book on the bus, was intent on...
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What books to read next? 40 Books Challenge
Wondering what books to read next? Join me in my New Year 40 next books reading challenge! Today I'm sharing about categories 6-10 in the booklist and the book (or books!) I've selected for each. Welcome to the 40 next books reading challenge!! We've had a good start...
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Kids Travel Journal
A kids travel journal is the ultimate fun and memorable activity on a family vacation! You know all that time in the car or on the airplane? Use it wisely and have your kids reflect on what they've seen, eaten, and experienced! Do your kids love to look back at old...
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1 Day Mesa Verde Map Itinerary
Are you planning to visit Mesa Verde National Park or short on time and considering it? Don't miss this national wonder and immaculate preservation of American history! Follow this family-friendly 1 day Mesa Verde Map Itinerary and love every minute of your...
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State and National Parks Family Bucket List
Preview: A State and National Parks Family Bucket List. Join guest writers as we travel around the southern and eastern areas of the United States to national and state parks! Are you ready to add to your family bucket list? There are so many amazing natural wonders...
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Northern States National Parks Bucket List
Preview: A Northern States National Parks Bucket List for families. Join guest writers as we travel around the states of Alaska, Michigan, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming to national and state parks! I am so excited about this group of national and state parks to...
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