Does anyone else feel like once the holiday season arrives, starting with Thanksgiving, getting ahead is nearly impossible. Â Last year at this time, I had all my Christmas shopping done, the cards were sent out, and I was 99.9% Â ready for Christmas and Luke's arrival. Why, oh why, can't the ...
Grateful
Every day, I wake up, whether I've had a restful sleep or was up with Luke two times, I breathe. Â God's blessed me with one more day. He's given me the privilege of being the mom of these two children. And spending my life with my soul's perfect mate. Whether I can eat all ...
No one said it would be easy: the breastfeeding saga continues
I had big aspirations for this week. Â I'm usually full of energy and ready to tackle the week on Monday morning and this Monday was no exception. Â I had recipes in mind to test and photograph, grand plans for cleaning, and various tasks I hoped to accomplish. After dropping Meghan off at school ...
New pinterest page and some creative inspiration
I remember when I first joined Pinterest there were only a few bloggers I knew who were on it. Â Before long, I started getting emails saying another Facebook friend joined. Â And another. Â And another. Â Before I knew it, just about everyone I knew was on Pinterest. Â It blew up like ...
Exercise update: what I’m loving now
Wow, is it really Thursday already? Â The weeks go by in a blink of an eye lately. Â It's busy and hectic over here these days. Â Building a house is waaaay more time-consuming than I ever could have predicted. Â It's like a full-time job. Â Seriously. If only this was a home blog, I'd have all kinds ...
Butternut squash rice bowl
This butternut squash rice bowl is so creamy, so decadent, you will never believe that it's dairy-free. Â This is one of the most sinful-tasting healthy dinners I've ever had. Not only does this dinner taste fantastic, but it can also be quick and easy, ready in 20 minutes. Â I say "can be" because ...
40 Fabulous Healthy Fall Recipes
This is the first week that I feel like fall has really arrived. Â Where I am the leaves are nearing their peak color, the air is cold, and my summer clothes have been put away. I had fun sorting through all my fall recipes for this post. Â There are so many I won't be able to enjoy this year ...
What this breastfeeding mama eats in a day
The last 5-7 months, as I've figured out Luke's food intolerances, I've had new challenges when it comes to eating. Â I've cut dairy, soy, nuts, and wheat out of my diet. Â When you suddenly have to avoid foods that have been staples for you, it can be daunting. Â There are days when I get frustrated ...
9 months
9 months already? Â Yep. Â I can't believe it, either. Â It's been almost a year since this little guy decided to make a quick, early appearance. Â He came into the world in an exciting fashion, and it's been a wild, fantastic, joyful ride ever since. He had a well visit with his pediatrician this ...
Meghan’s Minnie Mouse 4th birthday party (and other things that have kept me away)
When I am not able to blog regularly, I feel a bit like when I was in college and didn't check in with my parents as much as usual. Â I wasn't necessarily obligated to tell them why I hadn't had time to call, yet felt like it was the right thing to do. Â Similarly, I want to fill you guys in on what's ...
Homemade sunflower seed butter: a cost comparison and recipe
It was a sad, sad day when I realized Luke had an intolerance to peanuts and tree nuts. Â Peanut butter and almond butter were staples in my diet and giving them up meant a little less joy in my daily eating. Sunflower seed butter (also known as simply "sun butter") has replaced my ...
End-of-summer vegetable soup
When I woke up Saturday morning to dark clouds and pouring rain, I knew exactly what I was going to make later that day. Â It was time for soup. I had a myriad of CSA vegetables that I needed to use up, and there is no better way to use up vegetables than throw them in a soup. As the final days ...