Happy Mother’s Day!!! This image of my oldest helping his little brother is something so simple that happened last weekend, yet has tugged on me since. He didn’t know I saw this or that I took a picture yet did this anyway ❤. Being a mom is one of the most rewarding things I’ll ever get to have the privilege to do, yet in contrast at times it often feels exhausting, demanding & even thankless. For me I think I… Read more »
Where would chicken salad be without mayonnaise? Where would the creamy dipping sauce, aioli, be without it? Instead of sticking with the conventional, mass-produced stuff made with sugar and unhealthy oils, opt for something better—Primal Kitchen’s Paleo-friendly mayonnaise, made from avocado oil. And don’t just take our word for it—try it for FREE. Because we’re such big fans of this mayonnaise, we are giving away thousands of full-sized jars of Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo! Read on for the details… Most conventional mayos… Read more »
HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE! I mean, that face! I don’t know about you, but guacamole is one of my favorite things, EVER! I am pretty sure that was carried on down to my boys as well. In this picture, my littlest dude was caught with his face in a bowl of this nutrient dense goodness. Cheeks for days! EAT UP! Avocados are a nutrient dense food, meaning they are power packed with tons of nutrients. This creamy fruit is a good source… Read more »
If you follow me on social media HERE, HERE or HERE, you have seen me post about these two easy meals many times. I FINALLY developed the recipes! Here is my thought… Why not make the foundation for two weeknight meals at one time? Who needs to save time? ME!!! Yep, over here – more time please! I am pretty sure we can all relate to that. I have a couple of no fail, go-to recipes that are perfect and… Read more »
Wow, that was a long break! Oh, how I have missed writing and connecting with my readers. This blog and you all mean the world to me! We decided, right around the time of my last blog post in March, that we were going to put our home on the market. It was quite the experience. I learned so much about what it takes to sell a home as well as my own limits throughout the process. We… Read more »
Today was one of those days when I felt like every moment challenged me as a mom. Mamas, we’ve all had those, right? Nothing really epic happened, just lots of little things on top of too many demands and stressors. Looking back, I simply lost sight of the good in each moment and let the power struggles get the best of me… A negative spiral ensued. Now that I am sitting, and am able, or I should say am allowing… Read more »
I recently learned about Thrive Market and I wanted to find out if my readers had heard about them. So, have you? If you haven’t, think of Thrive Market like a Costco meets Whole Foods with the benefit of being online. Lately in some of my circles, there has been a lot of excitement around Thrive Market, and I wanted to see what it was all about. I was a little skeptical until I checked out some of the items I frequently buy. The savings was… Read more »
So, it was a day off for this mama between the ending of one job and the starting of a new one. I had big hopes for that day. I would get some rest, meditate, get a good workout in, a pedicure and focus on my passions to recharge, preparing me for a busy weekend with the boys while daddy was still working out of town. You know what I did? I ended up filling it up with an expired list… Read more »
On my journey through self-care, I have learned a big piece of the puzzle is having a strong support network. What does that have to do with self-care and well-being? If you have ever been through a difficult time and tried to do it alone, or had to do it alone – you know. Your ‘self’ loses when you go it alone. Good self-care means having a tribe of people that will be there with you during the tough times and the… Read more »
I am nearing the end of my journey on The 21 Day Sugar Detox and just had to share a short post with you all. I feel SO good, I can barely stand it. What’s more is I have been astonished by some of the things I have experienced. A few highlights: The ‘fog’ has lifted I have much more energy My joint pain is almost completely non-existent I am sleeping soundly (Who doesn’t need that? Especially if you kids!) I am… Read more »
