Need some kids gift ideas? Finding the perfect ideas for Christmas (or birthday or any holiday) gifts for kids is hard. Just because something is the hottest toy doesn't mean it's going to have staying power. So many toys get played with for a day or a week and then forgotten about. There are ...
25 Ways to Spread Kindness
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Montessori Unlimited. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Happy Healthy Mama possible. It’s the season of kindness and what better time to teach our children about the importance of kindness and compassion than now? One of the best ways to teach ...
One Pan Chicken and Vegetables with Fresh Herbs
This One Pan Chicken and Vegetables with Fresh Herbs recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! It all cooks on one pan, making clean up a breeze. In general, we try to stick to a more relaxed activity schedule with our kids. We don't like to have scheduled activities every night of the week. We ...
Immunity-Boosting Breakfast Bars
As a mom, there's not much I wouldn't do to keep my kids safe and healthy. That just kind of comes built-in when you become a mom, right? God's design for a mother, I suppose. But as a control freak, I've had to come to terms with the fact that some things are out of my hands. Try as I might, I ...
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegan and Gluten-free!)
This Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and made without refined sugar! You won't miss any of it. This recipe is proof that healthy food can be delicious!My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the sweet potato casserole. My husband is cringing right now because he ...
What I Ate Wednesday: New York City Edition
I spent last weekend in a wonderful, pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming kind of way. I went to New York City for a girls weekend! No kids. No husbands. Just three moms getting a chance to have fun and pretend our only responsibilities included shopping on 5th Avenue and having wine with lunch. I'll ...
Trendsend Review October 2015
I'm back with another Trendsend review! This was my second Trendsend box and I loved it. (You can check out my first Trendsend review here.) Before I get to the clothes, let me get you up to speed if you don't know about Trendend. Trendsend is a personal styling service created by Evereve. ...
Autumn Kale Salad
This Autumn Kale Salad with an oil-free dressing will transform the way you think about kale salad!I have a confession. This might be hard for you to believe since I run a whole blog based on healthy eating. Okay, here it goes: I don't really love kale. Wait...whaaaat? Did you just hear me ...
Spiced Apple Cider Baked Donuts
There's a local donut shop where I live, Bill's Donuts, that's pretty much a legend. It's a tiny shop that people flock to, creating long lines every weekend. I've lived here for over 6 years and have only been there once. It happens to be right across from our church and my parents, brothers, and ...
DIY Lavender Linen Spray
This summer we stayed with some friends who have a beach house. As a thank you gift, I made them a bottle of my homemade After-Sun Spray with essential oils and also a bottle of this Lavender Linen Spray. I made an extra bottle for our house, thinking it would be for me and Tim. One night, when ...
Stitch Fix Review: October 2015
I'm back with another Stitch Fix review! This one is long overdue, as I've had these clothes for over a month now. Whoops. Forgive me? So my September 2015 Stitch Fix review turned into a mid October 2015 Stitch Fix review. Such is life. When this box arrived at my door, I had every intention ...
This Blogging Life: A Day in the Life
Have you ever wondered what the blogging life is like? Or if you are a blogger, what other bloggers' days look like? Today I'm giving you a glimpse of my life as a stay-at-home mom/blogger. Balancing blogging with my responsibilities as a mom, wife, and CEO of our home is tricky, but I've learned ...