Recipe: {Almond Honey Cake with Cinnamon Apples} GF Optional
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year not just in terms of the Hebrew calendar, but in how we think and act. It is a time to reflect upon our shortcomings over the past year, seek forgiveness...
View ArticleEssential Nutrients for Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Beyond
I strive to eat a well-rounded and wholesome diet, but it is particularly important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. With Winter baby #2 on the way, I have been especially conscious of some key...
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Review: {Keiki Love Upcycled Wool Diaper Covers} + Special Offer
Discovering handmade and upcycled treasures on Etsy is a favorite pastime of mine! Keiki Love upcycled wool diaper covers first caught my eye because they are adorable. They also happen to be very...
View Article10 Herbs for Healthy Breast Milk Production
Women’s bodies have an incredible ability to make babies and breast milk. As a Lactation Educator and Counselor, I am often asked about ways to help increase breast milk supply. Herbs, like other...
View ArticleRecipe: {Almond Meal Cookies with Coconut & Cacao Nibs} V+GF Optional
These gluten-free cookies are fabulously nutty and have a toasty, espresso-like flavor. Just another wholesome yet delicious recipe from The Sprouted Kitchen that will please even the most discerning...
View ArticleThe Healing Benefits of Palo Santo
During a recent stay in Ojai, I discovered the magical and mystical Palo Santo. It’s warm, delicately sweet and woodsy aroma filled me with a sense of peace and tranquility. Intrigued, I learned that...
View ArticleDemystifying Co-Sleeping & Bed-Sharing: Dispelling Myths & Taking Safety...
I wanted to write about the importance of safe co-sleeping and bed-sharing and also dispel any myths associated with it. Many families either believe it is unsafe or don’t fully understand its benefits...
View ArticleDetoxifying Your Life of Negativity
I have written about removing toxins from your home but today I want to focus on removing toxic people and negative thought patterns from your life. Over the past year, I have walked away from people...
View ArticleRecipe: {Chocolate-Drizzled Oatmeal Shortbread Cookies} V+GF Optional
I have been craving more savory than sweet this pregnancy but I do enjoy an occasional treat. One of my favorite cookbooks, The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods by Sara Forte has a...
View ArticlePostpartum Herbal Bath Recipe for Healing & Comfort
Herbal baths are sure promoters of postpartum healing and comfort. Useful for the reduction of soreness in the perineal area, as well as the healing of tears, stitches, hemorrhoids and swelling, they...
View ArticleRecipe: {Quinoa & Cauliflower Cakes with Ramps} V+GF Optional
Simple, healthy, whole food is anything but ordinary in Vegetarian Everyday by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl. The creators of the Green Kitchen Stories blog are known for their creative flavor...
View ArticleRecipe: {Pumpkin Spice & Coconut Muffins} V+GF
These seasonal muffins from Green Kitchen Stories are not overly sweet and can be enjoyed for breakfast or served with frosting for dessert. The coconut milk makes them satisfying but light, and the...
View ArticleRecipe: {Hummus-Crusted Cauliflower Steaks} V+GF
Simple, healthy, delicious side dish from Susan Voisin’s FatFree Vegan Kitchen blog. Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (you will use only half) Sea salt and pepper 2/3 cup hummus Fresh rosemary...
View ArticleThe Old-Fashioned Hot Water Bottle
It’s the simple things in life that bring comfort, a sense of joy and well-being. Behold, the old-fashioned hot water bottle. Cuddling up with a “hottie” is like sipping a big mug of hot cocoa,...
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Halloween Treat: {Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Meringue Ghosts}
You could say I have a slight meringue obsession so I couldn’t resist making these cute little meringue ghosts to sit atop rich dark chocolate cupcakes. Homemade meringue is wonderfully chewy and soft...
View ArticleNewborn Baby Visitor Guide: 15 Ways to Help & Support
In times past, extended families lived closer together and communities were tighter-knit providing built-in postpartum support. Women who had just given birth would stay indoors for a month or so to...
View ArticleRecipe: {No-Bake Fudge Brownies} P+R+GF+V
This yummy treat is made with fruits, nuts and pure cacao, making it nutritious and delicious! Ingredients 10 Medjool dates, pits removed 1 cup raw walnut pieces (can use cashews) 1/2 cup cacao powder...
View ArticleRecipe: {Carrot, Coconut & Banana Cupcakes w Honey-Lime Frosting} GF+V Optional
These cupcakes are filled with wonderful warm spices. The scent of cardamom, cinnamon and allspice fills the kitchen as they bake in the oven. They are very light, airy and not too sweet and can be...
View ArticleRecipe: {Spiced Pumpkin Bread Loaves} GF+V Optional
This is my own recipe for a healthier take on a classic Fall favorite. It’s spiced with an aromatic blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. It’s delicious fresh from the oven but I think it...
View Article10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Give to the Less Fortunate
The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, but it also provides an opportunity to remember the struggle of those who lack what many of us take for granted. As our...
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