simple ideas for family, health, and home
If you are a low-sugar, healthy-eater type of person then for you this recipe is called “Cookie Balls”. To you this will feel like a very special treat. If you tend to eat sugar regularly in your diet then to you this recipe will be called “Power Balls” or “Granola Balls”. To you this will…
This summer was especially different for our family as we welcomed in a new baby boy. Our second son Micah was born at the end of May. Our older son Wyatt, goes to preschool during the school year at a Montessori school. We would normally enroll him into a summer school type of program for…
My son and I were both craving something chocolaty and cold so that’s when I decided to experiment with a chocolate mousse in my kitchen with the items I had on hand. It turned out delicious! It has healthy fat and not very much sugar compared to store bought options. If you are keto or…
This month I read Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten by Dr. David Perlmutter. Favorite Quotes: “Your efforts during the first thousand days will help your child complete the task of creating a brain that is efficient, high capacity, and able to process information quickly, attributes that will give your child a meaningful advantage for…
I finally figured out my favorite way to make gluten free chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for that occasional sweet treat but are not an overload of sweet (like buying a gluten free cookie from the store/bakery). When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, many of the recipes out there either have tons of…
This month I read Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England. Favorite Quotes: “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.” -Thich Nhat Hanh “Get the facts then…
This year I was able to attend PFX in Austin TX. What is Paleo FX? Paleo FX is a large health conference that consists of: Talks from health experts on a wide array of topics including: the latest microbiome research, environment/toxins, becoming a health coach, longevity/anti-aging, brain health, and more. Vendors including: red light therapy,…
In the last 2 months I have gone on 3 trips (2 domestic, 1 international) for either workshops or conferences. I have to say it has caused me to get fairly efficient at traveling and packing. I thought I would share my top 10 travel trips in case they are helpful for others. Make a…
I am not a fan of drinking smoothies everyday. Eating the foods in their whole form can be more satisfying to keep you full longer. Also, one of the biggest problems with smoothies is that they are usually made up with mostly fruit which can really be more like a dessert and spike your blood…
I recently read ‘10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children–and Ourselves–the Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives‘ by Goldie Hawn Favorite Quotes: “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.“ -Haim Ginott “When I really look at something, I can see all sorts of bits…