How stress affects your body (and what sugar has to do with it)
Stress may not be the first thing you associate with nutrition, however, they share a stronger link than you might initially believe. To be honest with you: I get easily stressed out. Feeling behind on my to-do lists, and trying to manage the household stuff (bills,...
10 Healthier Halloween “Treats”
The treat in “trick or treat” doesn’t always have to be loaded with sugar, there are healthier Halloween treats you can toss into those pumpkins on Halloween night that won’t make you cringe. It’s rare that my girls get their hands on...
12 healthy habits you’ll want to start with your family this year #familygoals
I’m in goal setting mode folks. But the pressure is on this year, because it’s not just a new year, it’s a new decade. With 2020 beginning, I am uber excited about challenging myself, setting new goals, and creating good habits. I know it sounds a...
12 holiday hacks I’m doing today (Healthy Egg Nog recipe included!)
Holy moly, the holidays are HECTIC! Every year I so badly want to embrace the joy of the holidays. Yet I end up feeling overwhelmed with last minute shopping, and running around like a crazy person (packing to get 3 kids out the door is a job in itself). The playpen,...
Is your child underweight?
My first little girl is one of the biggest reasons I started helping families five years ago. I experienced motherhood with an underweight child who just wouldn’t gain weight or grow. My daughter was 4.5 pounds at birth and every single day for the next few...
