If you are familiar with the Bulletproof Coffee obsession that has grown over the last few years, you'll soon understand why I had to add the "ish" on there. I like the concept... but the execution needed tweaking for my own real food standards. This is now the only way we take our … [Read more...] about Don’t Fall for the Bulletproof Coffee Trend. (Do this instead.)
Archives for March 2015
My Top Ten Breastfeeding Essentials
I became a mother at 3:35pm on a warm September afternoon in 2008. Minutes later I nursed him for the first time, and that was the beginning. It was a sacred beginning of an intimate relationship which simply does not compare to anything else I've ever experienced. I was quite … [Read more...] about My Top Ten Breastfeeding Essentials
Super Simple Stuffed Dessert Dates
These stuffed medjool dates are one of my go-to desserts. When I went gluten-free and dairy-free back in 2006 due to health issues (read my story), I knew I had to think of some quick and easy options that would satisfy my sweet tooth at any time. Stuffed dates are … [Read more...] about Super Simple Stuffed Dessert Dates
3 Strategies That I’m Using to Save on Groceries This Month
I am no stranger to a tight budget. In fact, you might even say that we are reluctant BFF's. And you know what? For some reason, it's always the grocery budget that gives me the most grief. For me (and most of you reading this blog), it's not just about filling your cart for insanely … [Read more...] about 3 Strategies That I’m Using to Save on Groceries This Month
How to Keep Your Home Clean (even with kids around!) Part 2
Read Part 1 here! Get the kids to help Growing up I had a friend who wasn't allowed to play on the weekends until she finished all her chores. I thought this was cruel and unusual punishment at the time but now it makes sense: by expecting our kids to help keep the house clean, we not … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Home Clean (even with kids around!) Part 2