The Illusion of Perfect Parenting
My goals as a parent are to build strong relationships with my children by nurturing them with love, respect, guidance, boundaries and without too much interference. I want to be close and trusted...
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Renewal
Ten years ago on our wedding day, we made a choice. We now know that it’s not a one-time decision, but an on-going process. We haven’t always lived up to our best intentions and there have been times...
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Natural Deodorant Round Up
I never used deodorant until becoming pregnant and breastfeeding. With these hormonal factors at play + chasing around two kids + schlepping around in the So Cal sun, it’s become a necessity. But...
View ArticleStrawberry Tabbouleh
Everyone’s talking about perfect recipes for spring, and this one from The Sprouted Kitchen: Bowl + Spoon is up there with the best of them. This recipe swaps out tomatoes which are used in traditional...
View ArticleFire Cider: Immune Boosting Remedy for Cold + Flu Season
With deep roots in folk medicine, this natural remedy has been passed down through the generations. The term Fire Cider was given to this legendary tonic by renowned herbalist, Rosemary Gladstar. Apple...
View ArticleSpiced Chickpea & Veggie Samosas w. Mint Chutney
I LOVE samosas but miss them terribly since cutting gluten out of my diet. It must have been my lucky day because I’m scrolling through my Instagram feed and see this genius recipe from @mystiquezen....
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Apple Picking Season
We started a tradition of doing something new together as a family before Rosh Hashanah to emphasize the newness of the year. What better way to make the holiday come alive than to pick our own apples...
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Soft Star Shoes Review & Giveaway
Our kids go barefoot most of the time but when they wear shoes, we like a minimalist design with a low profile which promotes natural foot movement and healthy foot development. I first discovered...
View ArticleThe Last Meal Salad
In her book, the Sprouted Kitchen Bowl + Spoon, Sara Forte explains why she chose this name for this salad ~ “A last meal is composed of all your favorite things, right? This is a hodgepodge of some of...
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Hawaii
You probably wouldn’t guess our boys have Hawaiian blood, especially our youngest with his porcelain skin and blue eyes. Good thing we packed hats, rash guards and ample amounts of sunscreen for a...
View ArticleHands Free Mama
I first came across Hands Free Mama and her journey to slow down in a post called, The Day I Stopped Saying Hurry Up. Her words hit like a ton of bricks: “When you’re living a distracted life, every...
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The Halloween Candy Dilemma
The week before Halloween our family got systematically hit with a wretched stomach virus. We didn’t make it to the pumpkin patch or corn maze and since Judah decided he wanted to be a firefighter this...
View ArticleThe Forest Feast Bay Potatoes
Today was one of those lazy days when I just wanted to stay in my pajamas and cuddle up with my boys. A mid-afternoon snack was calling so I grabbed one of my favorite cookbooks for inspiration, The...
View ArticleSavory Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese Egg Skillet
As a doula, it’s always nice when you can eat a good meal before attending a birth! When I have time to do so, I like to whip up some sort of egg skillet because it’s an unfussy and satisfying...
View ArticleFall Quinoa Bowl
Get all the flavors of fall in this healthy bowl of deliciousness! It’s full of nutrients and is and easy to make. Best of all, the kids love it! 3 cups butternut squash, chopped (kabocha squash would...
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Crystals for Kids & Energy Muse Giveaway
As a follow up to Crystals and Gemstones for Childbirth, Postpartum & Beyond, I wanted to write about Crystals for Kids. Naturally attracted to the beauty and energies contained within the stones,...
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Dry Skin Brushing for Natural Detoxification & Smooth Skin
I take five minutes everyday to dry skin brush. Skin is the largest organ in the human body and one third of our body’s toxins are excreted through it. Dry skin brushing boosts the lymphatic system...
View ArticleThanksgiving
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson We usually have Thanksgiving...
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Birthday Recap
There are three things I like to do on my birthday: spend time with my family, give back and enjoy a good meal. This year, Jeff took the day off and we took the kids to the non-profit Wildlife...
View ArticlePotato & Parsnip Latkes
Naturally free of gluten, egg, and dairy, these Potato & Parsnip Latkes from Pure Ella are a delicious and healthier take on the traditional version. They are half-baked which reduces the amount of...
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