Every Tuesday I have been posting on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter a photo and a prompt – asking you to give yourself permission to take a breathing break. I am going to start sharing some of them here, so if you need to you can come to my page and find one that resonates and breathe. I encourage you all to take these breathing breaks periodically throughout the day and not just on Tuesdays. I started with Tuesdays because Mondays… Read more »
Are you noticing a ‘baby bump’ even months after having your baby or babies? What our bodies go through to create these little miracles is truly remarkable. I am trying to embrace all that my body did to create our healthy little boys. I know for me, after my second child, it has seemed even more challenging to lose the baby weight. I gained the same both pregnancies, but this time has just been different. I am older and feel more… Read more »
These little ‘peanut butter’ banana oatmeal bars are ‘clean’, meaning no refined sugars or flours and only high quality ingredients. They are great for a quick morning breakfast or a snack at school or work. Using Sunflower seed butter keeps these nut free, which makes them allergen safe for many schools and gatherings. If you can tolerate tree nuts, these are quite good with almond butter and unsweetened almond milk. I found this recipe on Pinterest and the original came from Cooking… Read more »
There are days being a mom can be tough. It can feel as if the demands will never stop. On those days, when complete overwhelm sets in, it is harder to create space for me. Space to slow down, to breathe, to take time for myself, to move my body, to attend to my needs, because there is so much to get done, race around and complete. On those days – I can get irritable, resentful and easily frustrated. This past week… Read more »
It’s that time of year when the apples are abundant and my recipes start calling. Apple crisp? Grain free? Uh, yes please! So we have this apple tree… Okay, truth? It is really my neighbor’s. BUT a good 1/4 of it hangs over our fence and shares loads of apples with us (and sadly our compost bin) every year. This year, my oldest son and I knew we needed to make an apple crisp. It couldn’t be any crisp – it… Read more »
Are you in the throes of back-to-school madness? I know I am! Back-to-school can be a busy time. We are all getting back in the swing of a routine, adjusting to an increase in organized activities, homework, school drop off/pick up, and oh, yeah – finding the time to feed our families a healthy meal they will actually eat. That last one can be tough, and as busy parents, it can be easy to give in to the drive thru on… Read more »
Both of my little boys approve of this Cheesy Chicken, Zucchini and Rice Casserole. It has been a favorite of my oldest since I created it a couple of years ago. It sort of came together by chance, as I was trying to created a recipe he would love, that I could feel good about. I am a stickler for organic ingredients and this casserole is no different. I used the ingredients in the recipe below from brands I trust like: Pacific… Read more »
No, I am sorry, I don’t have a super pill. Some days I wish I did, especially as the pace of my life can at times seem out of control. Lean in. I want to tell you about a little secret I do know about. I know of a prescription that can heal in many ways. It is this ‘medicine’ I have found for my body, my mind and my spirit. It recharges me. It reconnects me. It clears my head. And… Read more »
Oh sweet baby, E. I sit here staring at your perfect little face as you drift off to sleep on my chest. You just finished your dream feed bottle and are settling in for your nighttime slumber. As I watch your little face, all at once a rush of emotions takes over. I feel a giant release of pain and a filling up of gratitude. Baby E, we made it. In some ways the months flew by. At times… Read more »
A short and sweet post for you. Oh yes, I am a nutrition nerd. I read about it. I study it. I apply it. I experiment with new foods and recipes. I love it. And I have experimented enough to share my thoughts, so here goes. Here is the deal and where I stand on diets. I believe in real and lasting change. The kind where you see results outside and in. The kind of change you can maintain. I believe… Read more »
