I was a teacher for seven years before my first baby was born. Once Meghan made me a mama, I became a stay-at-home mom. The first year and a half of her life was riddled with so many mixed emotions. On one hand, I loved that I was able to stay home and be with Meghan all day. I'm a control freak, ...
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20+ Delicious Recipes for Eating Vegetables with Breakfast + Eat More Plants Challenge Update: Week 2
Remember that little stomach thing Luke had last week? Well, it turns out he had it first and the easiest. Meghan was next, followed by Tim, followed by me. I'm coming off of two days of laying in bed only to be interrupted by throwing up. Needless to say, I haven't eaten a ton of plants this ...
Cut the Sugar Challenge Update: Week 4 and February Challenge Announcement
Well, I can say that cutting sugar was a great way to start out the year. I feel like I've got myself on a strong foundation for eating healthy all year long. Let me tell you a little bit about my week and then I'll reveal what February's challenge is going to be. I didn't eat 100% added sugar ...
Happy Healthy Mama’s Most Popular Recipes in 2015
2015 was a big year here at Happy Healthy Mama. I grew more and faster than ever before, and this blog is not a baby. It was exciting and terrifying and fun all rolled into one. I have to say, I am proud of what I accomplished this year and I'm also proud of the delicious food that came out of my ...
The Giant List of Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Are you ready for the start of another school year? Whether you are ready or not, it's happening. Time to permanently wash the sand off of our feet, dust off our alarm clocks, and prepare ourselves for the early mornings, the after school snacks, the homework sessions, and the hectic dinners ...
What I Ate Wednesday
Hi friends! I am back to share another day of healthy eating inspiration. This is how it works: on a random day, I take a crappy iPhone photo of all the food I put into my mouth before I actually put it in my mouth. Then, I share it with you curious readers. The end result, hopefully, is to give ...
Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Crust + Spring Pizza Ideas
Today I'm on a mission. My mission is to convince you how easy it is to make a healthy, homemade, whole wheat pizza crust. I know what you're thinking. Easy is putting a pre-made crust into your grocery cart. Easy is opening a package and popping it into the oven. That's easy, Maryea. Okay, yes, ...
What I Ate Wednesday
Are you ever curious about what other people eat? A healthy, clean-eating diet can look different from person to person. Today, I'm sharing what a day of eats looks like for me on a random day. I've only shared the food I've eaten in a day, an online food journal of sorts, a few times here. ...
Vitamix Blender Vs. Cuisinart Food Processor: Which Kitchen Appliance Can’t I Live Without?
Are you contemplating a Vitamix Blender vs. Cuisinart Food Processor? Both are great! Which one can't I live without?Preparing healthy, homemade meals for your family is a lot of work. I wish I could tell you that there was some secret to making it as easy as getting take-out, but there really ...
State of the Blog Address
Since President Obama gives his State of the Union address last night, I thought it would be perfect timing for a State of the Blog Address. I've never done this before, but I think it's good for a blogger to openly talk about her blog once in a while. I like to be transparent and I think it's ...
5 Simple Steps to Transition to a Clean Eating Diet
I'm not one to carry a label when it comes to my eating habits. I've going through different phases of eating certain ways, from frozen processed meals when I was fresh out of college to vegetarian and vegan to meal plans laid out in different diet books. In the end, I realize that there's no ...
Top Ten Recipes of 2014
Hi friends! It was a pretty delicious year in my kitchen. I love creating healthy, accessible recipes that taste good. Thank you for letting me share my passion with you for another year. That's what it's all about, right? With the end of 2014 fast approaching, I thought I'd take a few minutes ...