Dry Branch Wetland is a natural area that was created to remove pollutants from stormwater and to help reduce flooding. Luckily, we also get to benefit from the beauty of the small park as well! It is more of a place to take a peaceful nature walk vs getting in any intense exercise but it is still a great place to visit and get moving! The entire path is a little under a half mile (.4 mile) and has a 36 ft ascent.
The park is right on the corner of the Moores Lane/Franklin Road intersection. If you are looking at the Canterfield of Franklin (a senior community) from Moores Lane, the entrance to the park is to the right of the building and parking lot. You can enter 7015 Moores Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027 in your GPS to take you close (but not exactly there). I have attached a picture of what the entrance looks like right now. It looks like you shouldn't drive there but you can! There is a tiny paved entrance that immediately turns into a large grass area where you can park. Right by the entrance you will see a bridge with the 1st sign with information on the park. The trail has information on the wetland posted all around so you can learn what is around you and how it all works on your walk! You will walk on the grass trail, proceed down to the pier to read more about the ecosystem around you and pass over a few bridges before returning to the parking area. Be on the lookout for unique plants, insects and animals! I noticed a bee stand on the other side of the Gateway Community Church entrance (The first time I went to this park I actually couldn't figure out where the real entrance was so I ended up parking at this church) and saw a few bucks, bunnies and a lot of birds and bugs. If you are looking for a peaceful trail to walk and enjoy nature - come and see what Dry Branch Wetland has to offer! Find more paths, trails and places to hike/run/walk in Williamson County, TN here! ​
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This is another of our go-to recipes when we don't feel like planning or thinking about what to eat. We normally have frozen chicken and rice on hand so those weeks where we don't want to put in much effort, we can still make a basic, healthy meal. This is a great recipe for a beginner cook or just for those busy nights!  Servings: 4
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! When it comes to lunch recipes I like to keep it pretty simple. I don't want to spend a ton of time prepping for the week. What I tend to do most often is plan my lunch for the week and have it overlap with what I am making for dinner on Sunday. That way, I don't have to cook a bunch of different recipes on Sunday...I want to enjoy my weekends doing fun things and that normally doesn't involve cooking all day. While that can be fun on certain occasions, I just don't want to put too much time into it for a normal work week and I know you probably don't either. So for this chicken sandwich I ended up making something with chicken for dinner on Sunday and made an additional 12 servings of just the chicken for the week for Josh and I. I kept the flavors pretty basic and simple so we could switch it up in different recipes if we wanted - baked potato with veggies and chicken, chicken fajita/burrito/rice bowl, chicken salad, a chopped salad, chicken with rice and broccoli, etc. But normally we just keep it simple and stick with sandwiches. This sandwich is great paired with some chips and fruit to make it a complete meal! We end up leaving 1-2 days worth of chicken in the fridge and then freeze the rest. We take the chicken out of the freezer a day or so ahead of time so it can thaw and be ready to heat up again quick before we eat it.  Servings: 6
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! While I do enjoy cooking, I don't want to spend my whole night making dinner and I especially don't want to spend the rest of the night cleaning up and doing dishes. I try to create recipes that are not only healthy and delicious - but quick to make and easy to clean up! That is how this recipe was born. I love fish and try to eat it a few times a week. Honestly, I don't like touching and preparing raw meat or fish and it is something Josh does a lot of the time while I do the sides. BUT when I do make the full meal, I try to do it in a way where I don't have to handle it that much so I tend to bake a lot of my proteins. This meal is so easy because while you are cooking the fish and veggies in the oven, the quinoa is cooking on the stove. In about 20 minutes, you have a fancy looking, fresh meal!  Servings: 4 Prep/Total Time: 20 Ingredients:
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! You can never have enough snack recipes or ideas! My clients are always asking for help in the snack department so I decided to whip these up as inspiration. While they are definitely a healthier option than most store bought granola bars, they are still more useful as an alternative to sweets and are perfect in moderation as a sweet snack :) They are easy to make and taste delicious! While they are soft, they are hearty and can still be a tad bit crumbly. I try not to be too obsessive about all of the ingredients in store bought items because let's face it, not everything is perfect and I just don't have the time to research every little ingredient and worry about it. There are still certain things I try to limit (but I don't obsess over it if I can't find something without it) - like anything with soy and natural flavors. Of course there are a ton of other things I could name BUT unfortunately these 2 things seems to show up in a lot of the "healthy" foods/drinks I see in the grocery stores. So if I can't seem to find the things I want, I make them myself (or I just buy them in moderation). Depending on the type of oats and chocolate chips you use (like the ones I mention below), these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. I hope you enjoy these little sweet snacks!  Servings: 12
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About MeI am a food loving, activity seeking health coach who resides in Franklin, TN with my husband and two sweet dogs (Lola & Penny). AllergiesI believe everyone should eat balanced and not cut food groups if you don't medically need to. All foods can fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, I have to avoid gluten and also limit myself with dairy, so my goal is to provide healthy, gluten-free/dairy-free recipes so EVERYONE can enjoy all foods, even if you do have to cut out certain food groups. My recipes are encouraged for everyone to eat, not just for those with sensitivities/allergies! Most of my recipes can be easily converted by using real dairy and whole-wheat in place of my allergy-free substitutes. SearchLooking for something specific? Everything can be found by category under the "Life" and "Recipes" sections on my website or you can search below. Archives
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