Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls w. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
These bowls are everything! Simple to prepare, light yet satisfying, packed with nutrients and kid-approved! I make extra for a quick and delicious meal in minutes throughout the week. When on-the go,...
View ArticleOn My Way
It’s hard to get this kid to sit still while he’s playing with his friends, but I had to take a picture on his last day of preschool. Feeling all the big feelings a mother does at moments like these…...
View ArticleLemon-Coconut Breakfast Bars
These sweet lemony treats are the perfect canvas for a beautiful collection of natural superfood ingredients like chia seeds, dates, oats and coconut. Chia seeds are an excellent source of healthy...
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Yosemite
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” ― John Muir, Our National Parks My husband...
View ArticleStrawberry-Mango Quinoa Salad w. Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
This summer salad is nutritious, light yet satisfying, kid-friendly and bursting with flavor! Mango, strawberries and avocado are tossed with fluffy quinoa, chopped spinach, crumbled goat cheese, pine...
View ArticleBerry Bliss Oat Squares
Although these Berry Oat Bars are free of dairy, egg, soy, gluten and refined sugar, they are not free of flavor! Perfect for breakfast with a cup of tea or add a scoop of ice cream and you’ve got...
View ArticleMahalo THE RARE INDIGO || beauty balm to calm and renew
I’m grateful to have won such incredible green beauty products in an Instagram giveaway last month. I’ve started using them and have felt so pampered! I’m passionate about green beauty and will be...
View ArticleHomemade Apple Spice Sugar Scrub
Homemade sugar scrubs are easy to make, require a few simple ingredients, and make lovely gifts. I especially enjoy them in the cooler months to exfoliate and moisturize dry skin. This Apple Spice...
View ArticleAwaken Nutrition Agapé + Special Offer
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while then you know I only write honest reviews about products that I actually use and that are authentic to me and my family. A holistic practitioner recommended...
View ArticleMeditteranean Farro Salad w. Tomatoes & Cucumbers
Our family often eats a Mediterranean-style diet which emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, whole grains, fish, legumes and nuts. Healthy fats such as olive oil are incorporated and herbs and...
View Article20 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
‘Tis the season for sniffles, sneezes and sore throats! We can’t do much about the toxins, bacteria and viruses that we’re exposed to– but we can strengthen and support our immune systems which will...
View ArticleMay Lindstrom Skin | The Youth Dew & The Jasmine Garden
Last month I wrote about being the lucky winner of an amazing (seriously, amazing) green beauty giveaway. As a mother, birth doula and lactation counselor, I often take care of others but don’t always...
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No Bake Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bites
These No-Bake Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bites from Running with Spoons are easy and fun to make with kids, suitable for many dietary restrictions because they’re free of eggs, dairy, nuts, gluten, soy and...
View ArticleFattoush Salad
It was a gorgeous Southern California day so Benjamin and I sat out on the patio for lunch and enjoyed this delicious fattoush salad inspired by my friend Mirey of High on Wholesome (check out her feed...
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Naturepedic 2 in 1 Organic Cotton Ultra/Quilted Mattress Review
There is growing concern among physicians, health professionals, public safety officials, environmental advocacy groups and parents regarding the effects of chemicals on our children....
View Article10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Give
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. We...
View ArticleThe Perfect Vanilla Cupcake
The height of sophistication is simplicity. – Clare Boothe Luce I poured extra love into perfecting this classic little cake. Vanilla on vanilla is my son’s favorite and he recently requested it for...
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Mammoth Lakes
The mountains were calling, again, and it couldn’t have been a better time to take the boys to the snow for the first time. Mammoth had just gotten over four feet of snow in 24 hours! We took in...
View ArticleOlive Oil Cake
I bookmarked this recipe from Little Flower Baking and finally made it for a Chanukah party, as it offers a nod to the miracle of oil that is celebrated during this holiday. With its crackling crust...
View ArticleBenjamin’s 3rd Birthday
After a fast and intense labor, you were peacefully born three years ago today. You’re wide-eyed, full of wonder and quite a character, bursting with personality! Some words to best describe you are...
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