Have you ever thought that in order to have a healthy protein shake, you’d have to buy some expensive meal-replacement shake or pre-made powder mix? I know I used to think that too. Now, there’s nothing wrong with pre-made protein mixes if they contain healthy ingredients, but you can easily make your own…
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23 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
Just in time for Christmas, here are 23 gluten-free cookies recipes for you to try! I think I heard Santa was going gluten-free this year, you know… 😉 Enjoy! And if you have some favorite gluten-free cookie recipes, please share them in the comments. Merry Christmas! (And these can be enjoyed all…
29 Creative and Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes
‘Tis the season for hot chocolate…. isn’t that how the song goes? 🙂 ‘Tis the season for healthy hot chocolate recipes too! These hot chocolate recipes are not only creative, they are healthy and yummy. Be sure to check them out! Here’s a tip: did you know you can substitute cacao powder for cocoa powder?…
Which Child Is My Favorite? This one.
So my dear friend Heather and I were talking a while back. She had her first baby in March, and during our visiting we were oohing and aahing over her newborn’s every little detail. Newborns are so precious, aren’t they? Those first months of parenthood (and first few months with each child thereafter) are so…
Chronic Pain and Honesty with My Children
So, I’ve been dealing with minor chronic pain and fatigue for years. Going on the GAPS diet taught me so much about autoimmune conditions, and really listening to how my body feels… I now realize autoimmunity (at least partly) stems from having a compromised gut. I’m also not alone. More than 100 million Americans struggle with some…
Quick Tip: Take a Minute to Love Yourself
While this is a quick tip, it was 34 years before I tried this. It impacted me so much that I had to share it with you. I can’t remember where it was that I first read about doing this, and that’s a shame, because I would love to give credit to the person who…
25 Educational Gifts for Children Under $30
Hi there! One of the neat things about my husband’s side of the family is that we all get together on Thanksgiving week each year. During that week we have our Christmas celebration. It’s so nice for so many reasons. We get to see each side of the family each year – his on Thanksgiving,…
Superhero ID Cards – Free Superhero Printable
Mamas, Is there anything in the world you would not do for a heartbroken child? Oh, man. The other night, I was working on the computer, and my seven year old son was allowed to stay up later than his siblings. It’s a very special time for him, and he had it all planned out. During…
Diastasis Recti Surgery Update – One Year Later
{If you haven’t read the Diastasis Recti Surgery Series, you can find the beginning here.) Hello friends! I get many emails, my dear readers, from those of you who are considering diastasis recti surgery and want to know how everything turned out with my recovery. Since it’s been over a year since I had the…
Week 9 on the GAPS Intro Diet
Hello there! This week’s update will be short and sweet because: a) only a few things changed, and b) I’m exhausted! 🙂 So here goes: Last week we had success introducing a drop of egg yolk to my oldest son who was previously allergic to egg yolks. Yayyy!!! Talk about a reason to celebrate! This…
