We are almost 3/4 of the way done with the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge! Can you believe it? Let's take a quick look and see what we've focused on each month for this amazing year-long challenge. January: Cut the Sugar Challenge February: Eat More Plants Challenge March: ...
The 31 Day Smoothie Challenge Results
It's the 31st day of August, which means I just finished my 31 Day Smoothie Challenge! Of all of the Healthy Year Challenges I've done so far, this has been the most fun. Having a new smoothie every day kept me on my toes and what a great way to eat a wide variety of fresh, vibrant foods. I just ...
Applesauce Breakfast Cookies
This post was originally published in October 2013. When you've been blogging as long as I have and have over 850 posts (!!) published, there are bound to be some recipes that get lost in the archives. This is one of those recipes that I wanted to bring forth into the light. I could just update the ...
Stop Doing This When My Kid is Crying
When my four-year-old son Luke wants something, he wants it. He wants it and he wants it now. “No” is a hard word for him to hear. Anyone who’s ever witnessed Luke’s response to my answer no when he really wants something understands that he ranks up there with the best of the preschoolers. The boy ...
A Side-by-Side Blender Review (video)
Check out the blender review video below to see which powerful blender will best help you with your healthy lifestyle goals!If you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, but don't have the right tools, it can be frustrating. So many of the best, healthy, real-food recipes out there rely on certain ...
2 Weeks of Healthy School Lunch Ideas
When it comes to school lunches, my biggest concern is that my kids have nourishing food to eat while they are at school. I want them to have healthy school lunches, but I don't care if they are cute or packed in a clever way, and you better believe I'm not going to spend time turning their food ...
This Blogging Life: Blogging Seasons
Even though the calendar says there's another month of summer, my second grader Meghan starts school this week, and it feels like summer is ending. Just like the seasons of the year, there are blogging seasons. Like the changes in weather, our motivation, time, and love of blogging ebbs and flows ...
31 Day Smoothie Challenge Update (and a New Look!)
Hey, hey! Do things look differently around here? If they don't, you might have to refresh your page or clear your browser's cache. I've been planning this little site refresh for a long time, and I'm so happy it's finally ready. I'd love to hear what you think. Just for fun, I thought we should ...
Feta Basil Greek Yogurt Dip
Want a new way to enjoy fresh vegetables? This Feta Basil Greek Yogurt Dip is light and makes vegetables much more fun to eat! Eating raw vegetables is a really good thing for your body. But let's be honest. Raw vegetables can be b-o-r-i-n-g. The only people on this planet who might disagree ...
The 31 Day Smoothie Challenge
It's time for a 31 Day Smoothie Challenge! We are in the 8th challenge of the Happy Healthy Mama Healthy Year Challenge, and I think this one is going to be the most fun. We are going to replace one meal a day with a delicious, nutrient-dense smoothie. What do you think?! Why a Smoothie ...
Take a Break, Mama
Let's face it. There's nothing easy about this job. This motherhood gig isn't always what we imagined, is it? There's nothing easy about getting up multiple times in the night with a scared child, dealing with tantrums, cleaning up vomit, or making sure your children are well fed every single day. ...
Top 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid in Baby Products & The Natural Baby Products I Recommend
After you read about the Top 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid in Baby Products, keep scrolling to read about the #1 brand of baby products I recommend. There's also an AWESOME giveaway at the end of this post! Moms would do anything to protect their babies and keep them safe. It's an instinct we're ...