The holidays are upon us, and for many of us that means white elephant gifts are in order. Below are some of the best inexpensive gifts around that will be loved by anyone, paleo or not!

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Oh the controversial Paleo Dessert category....

The question that I see come up time and time again is "Is a Dessert REALLY Paleo"? By desserts most people are referring to baked goods and treats such as cookies, cakes, muffins, pies, etc. 

It's a good question and one that has some strong opinions on both sides of the matter. So strong that some folks get quite furious about the subject. People take dessert very seriously, whether they actually eat it or not, and that is especially the case in the paleo community. 

So let's take a look at both sides of the argument, shall we?

New Recipe for Paleo Almond Butter and Granola Apples! Easy and loved by both kids and adults!

Many of us have a fear of fat. And no, I am not talking about body fat, but I will save that for another topic. The fat I am talking is our cooking fats.

I grew up in a home where "low-fat", "light" and "diet" everything was acceptable. Things like Margarine, Diet Frozen Meals and Diet Soda were considered "healthy". I continued that same mindset for a very long time, and couldn't figure out why I wasn't losing weight and why I didn't feel well all the time.

The hardest part for me of converting to a paleo lifestyle was accepting the fact that certain fats were actually GOOD for my body. Using animal fats like lard or tallow was so far from the "norm" for me that it took a lot of researching AND using myself as a human guinea pig before I actually accepted that these were better options than things like margarine, vegetable oil and cooking spray. I have many people tell me they struggle with the very same issues, so this article will examine the different types of fats available for cooking, and why the fats we traditionally consider to be "healthy" might not actually be the best options. 

New recipe is posted for Paleo Roasted Pork Lettuce Wraps with Paleo Chili Mayo - Inspired by Bahn Mi Sandwiches! Enjoy!

New recipe is posted for Paleo Sausage and Vegetable Bake! You only need ONE PAN and it is delicious!!! Try it tonight, you will love it!

New recipe is posted for Paleo Apple Pie Parfaits! You can even make everything ahead of time if needed!

It doesn't get much easier than this delicious Paleo Slow Cooker Chili. Just throw everything in a crock pot and walk away! Come back a few hour later and voila!

New recipe is posted for Paleo Albondigas (Mexican Meatball) Soup! 
Simple, delicious and full of flavor!

New recipe is up for Paleo Breakfast Skillet! This is an easy, one pot dish that everyone will love!

Halloween is coming up fast, and for those of us that live a paleo lifestyle, that means we have to decide what to hand out to all of those cute little ghouls and goblins that show up on our doorstep. As adorable as they are, the last thing they need is more sugar and junk food, so below is a list of candy-free ideas to keep your Halloween paleo friendly and fun!

If you have kids that want to trick-or-treat, consider setting  up a "trade" system when they get back with their bag full of candy. For example, for every 5 pieces of candy they hand over, you can trade them for a certain "prize", or something from the list below. For older kids you can set a certain price per piece of candy they trade in (5-10 cents per piece for example), and allow them to use the money to buy something else they are interested in. This is a great way to teach them good eating habits as well as a few negotiation skills ;-)

And you don't have to break the bank to hand out paleo friendly items this Halloween! Many of these can be found in bulk online or at party supply stores. Please leave any other ideas you have in the comments section below!!!

New recipe is up for Breakfast Carbonara! This is great for breakfast or any other meal and is very easy to make!

New recipe is up for Paleo Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Frosting! These are a nice treat for anyone on a paleo or gluten-free diet. Enjoy!

The latest craze in hair care for both men and women, which is very popular in the paleo community, is to stop using traditional shampoos and conditioners. This is usually referred to as the "no-poo" (no shampoo) method. The thought process behind this movement is that most of the beauty products on the market contain harmful chemicals, and that what we put ON our body is equally as important as what we put IN it.

Advocates of the no-poo method maintain that you can keep your hair clean and healthy without using traditional forms of shampoo. There are a variety of popular methods being used, some of which are listed below. You should asses your own hair type and determine which method might work best for you, as different methods work better for different people. It does take a few weeks for your scalp to stop producing the normal oils and to adjust to these new methods, so you may need to hide out for a little while or wear your hair back if possible. Some people also prefer to transition slowly into the "no-poo" method by starting out using a castile soap, which contains no detergents or foaming agents, and then gradually moving to one of the methods listed below.

Below are some popular No-Poo options: