Coconut Yogurt Bark (dairy-free)
I’m completing the cheatsheets for the Energy Reboot starting on Monday, including my list of delicious and simple low-sugar treats. Well, truth be told…I’ve been drooling the whole time! This Coconut Yogurt Bark was a last-minute addition after...
The Better Birthday Cupcake (gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar)
My two girls have birthdays within a month of each other. The two-in-one birthday parties are convenient but they also give me anxiety!! (sort of kidding). Especially with 3 weeks of consecutive parties. #birthdaypartiesthatneverend Because with kids’...
Why being a “bad mom” can be good
I’m not a bad mom. Although, sometimes I feel like one based on how I parent. Maybe it’s because I saw the darker side of motherhood after Sienna was born – and I was a mess. I witnessed my first child go through heart surgery (twice), struggle with nursing to...
What’s your PMS type?
So not fair! After birthing a baby, suffering through chapped nipples, and surviving (hardly) sleep deprivation, mothers should NOT have to deal with this PMS BS. Right? The persistent headaches, debilitating cramps, and insatiable cravings – every. single....
3 reasons nutritional yeast is awesome for families
Nutritional what?! I first heard about nutritional yeast a few years ago from one of my vegan friends. She was talking about the cheesiest, most delicious mac and cheese that she had just eaten. I was totally confused: cheesy vegan mac and cheese? Neither the word...
Why parents should ‘fix’ picky eating early
In case you’re wondering why parents should fix picky eating early…I have a little story for you. So my techy husband set up our television at home to function as a digital photo album when the screen is idle (i.e. when my girls aren’t watching Calliou or...
6 Healthy Breakfasts for Picky Eaters
Full disclosure. Mornings are usually a little messy over here as everyone rolls themselves out of beds and cribs (often feeling hangry). We’ve all been fasting through the night and are more than ready to refuel our bodies and refill our bellies. Patience is...
5 reasons why kids are picky eaters (and what to do about it)
Oh my goodness, why won’t she just eat? That’s the question I asked myself daily a few years ago. Actually, who’s kidding who. I asked it every stinking time I put food in front of my little one. She was underweight (major source of stress for me)...
How to cut out sugar for good (5 things you need to do)
New Years is a motivating time to make some changes to our lives – and health. So I ran a poll with the moms who follow me and asked what they wanted to change in 2017. Virtually every response fell into two categories: I want to be better at meal planning. ...
