I can't get enough strawberries in the summer. Â I could eat them in everything. Â And I do. Â When they're in season, it's not uncommon for strawberries to show up in my breakfast, snacks, lunch, and then dessert all in one day. This salad is an example of how they show up in lunch. Â Paired with ...
Lentil burgers
Nothing says summer like a burger. Â The bun, the juicy tomato, the pickles, the ketchup, the mustard, just...yum. There are no rules that say your summer burger has to be a burger made of meat. Â Why not switch things up a bit and try this vegan lentil burger? Â With lentils and black beans, it's ...
Our journey with breastfeeding and MSPI
Warning: Â this post is going to be graphic. Â I can't write a post about Luke's digestive issues without going into details about his stools. Â I figured if I'm going to talk about his stools, I might as well include pictures (which I've taken to show his doctors). Â I know when I was googling "blood ...
5 months
Look who went and turned 5 months old while I was on my blogging break. Â Doesn't it seem like just yesterday I was looking like this? Health/Development So many of you have emailed or left me comments regarding Luke's health and asking questions. Â I suppose I was a bit vague about his digestive ...
Becoming a runner…again {guest post}
I'm so excited to introduce my long-time friend, Melissa, today. Â Besides a dear friend, Melissa is a mom of two adorable little ones, a teacher, and just an all-around awesome woman. Â Read her story about how she got back into her fitness groove after allowing motherhood to sideline her for a ...
Making it work {guest post}
Hi everyone! Â I'm slowly but surely getting my act together and getting closer to being able to get back into my blogging routine. Â I so appreciate your patience! Â In the meantime, I'm happy to introduce Willow from My Own Trail. She's a busy mom who finds time to keep active and make her health and ...
Almond, date, and coconut energy balls {guest post}
I'm thrilled to share my blog with Heather from Fit Mama Real Food. Â She is due to become a new mom any day now and is a true inspiration with her fitness habits and passion for real food. Â Enjoy today's post! Hi Happy Healthy Mama readers! I'm Heather from Fit Mama Real Food. So happy to ...
Mini caramelized banana coconut cream acorn squash pies – 32 ways! {guest post}
Hello, readers! Â I first want to thank you for your warm responses and encouraging words in response to my last post. Â Your support means so much. I'm excited to introduce a talented new blogger, Joanna, from Midwestern Bite. Â She's a fellow Midwesterner with a great story and an even better ...
The one where I admit I can’t do it all
A plugged duct or a sore spot on your breast may be the first sign that you are trying to do too much. Â You would be well-advised to heed this warning and get lots of extra rest for a few days after you've experienced a plugged duct. -The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding Last week I had my tenth ...
A balanced approach to kids and sweets
I'm not purposely slacking on my blog. Â I have every intention of posting more often, but life is getting in the way. Â Making finding the time particularly hard is Luke's digestive issues. Â Poor little guy is having a lot of trouble and it's really disrupting his sleep. Â I'm spending a good amount ...
How dinner went down: April 1st-7th
Welcome to the in-law edition of How Dinner Went Down. Â My in-laws, otherwise known as Nana and Poppy, are visiting. Â This always makes dinner a little bit different than usual as I try to accommodate everyone's tastes and preferences. Â It turned out to be a great week of ...
Scenes from Easter
Easter in our part of the world... Egg hunting Egg coloring More egg searching on Easter morning A new bike! Testing it outside With Nana and Poppy Our vegan Easter dinner that included Vegetable Wellington that was made with carrots, leaks, and garlic and a white bean ...