Source A while back, I posted about taking baby steps towards reducing toxins in my life. It was something I wanted to stay focused on, so I included it in my Goals for 2011. The goal itself wasn't very specific, but it was clear: Continue to take steps toward a more natural, toxin-free way of ...
General Nutrition
A Peek at My Cookbook Collection
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Ours was low-key, but we did enjoy a date night in. This is where you pretend you are going on a date by making popcorn and watching a movie after the baby goes to bed. It feels like a date and you don't have to pay for a babysitter! We had some delicious ...
Build Your Healthy Pantry
So you want to start cooking more healthy, real foods for your family? That's wonderful! If you are going to turn this "goal", "resolution", or "distant dream" into a reality, you need to plan for success. Hands down, the most important part of being successful in reaching your goal of healthier ...
Lesson Learned {or What I Should Have Done to Avoid Getting Sick}
Source Prior to yesterday, I hadn't been sick since December 31, 2006 {not counting pregnancy sickness and not counting one horrible night with food poisoning. I'm talking viruses here}. I remember the date because I had plans to go out with friends to celebrate the New Year, but stayed home ...
Book Review: Anticancer A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD
What bothers me about Anticancer A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber is that the title deceptively limits the reading audience. With a title like Anticancer the book permiates the idea that it should only be read by cancer patients. On the contrary, this incredible book is a must-read for ...
Holiday GIVEAWAY: Organic Coconut Oil
I'm always looking for deals on the more expensive food items I buy since eating healthy isn't always cheap. So when I came across a smokin' deal on organic coconut oil on Amazon, I was feeling the Christmas spirit and snagged two extra jars. Do you know what that means? That's right, folks, ...
It’s Just a Phase, So Treat it That Way
Meghan eating kale chips When it comes to toddlers and eating, I'm not even sure what the definition of a "phase" is since their eating habits and likes and dislikes are always changing. In reality, everything can be considered a phase since once you think you can get comfortable, everything ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Three: Beyond the First Year
You can find Part One and Part Two of My Breastfeeding Story here and here. This portion of my breastfeeding story is the most personal and the Internet is an admittedly intimidating place to tell it. Without this part, however, my story is not complete and I can only hope that by sharing it I ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part Two
If you missed Part One of My Breastfeeding Story, check it out here By the time I made it to six months breastfeeding Meghan, the rough beginning seemed like a distant dream. I can't stress enough how much easier the whole process gets. Gone were the days of waking up totally engorged ...
My Breastfeeding Story, Part One: The Beginning
When I was pregnant with Meghan I read books and pamphlets on breastfeeding, but what helped me the most was real stories from friends and family. I want to share my story as an attempt to help other moms, which is what this blog is all about. My decision to breastfeed was an easy one. I have ...
Why You Shouldn’t Order a Skinny Latte
Source While most of America is coming down from their candy-induced sugar high, I think it's time I explain why I think sugar is the enemy. If you've been reading at all, you know that I try to keep the amount of sugar in my diet and my family's diet to a minimum. I use natural sweeteners when I ...
The Halloween Candy Dilemma
Happy Halloween, everyone! I grew up loving Halloween. I have fond memories of using a large pillow case for Trick-or-treating because of the massive amount of candy that fit inside. I would come home and sort the loot--anything chocolate was my favorite. The houses that gave out full-sized bars ...