Share Your Thoughts: Due Date
Yesterday was my due date, so today marks 40+1. As I mentioned in a previous post, I could have sworn baby number two would come either early or on time,…
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Healthy, Fudgy Black Bean Brownies Sweetened With Dates {Grain-Free}
Healthy fudgy black bean brownies you can make in your blender. No bowls required!
A Healthy & Refreshing Green Smoothie I Enjoyed The Day Before My Due Date
My due date is tomorrow. Even though my son Mason was a week late, I (for some reason) had it in my mind that baby number two was arriving early.…
From Peaches To Pumpkin And Recipes I Want To Healthify This Fall
When one season ends, another one opens. Let the fall baking begin!
I Love It When That Happens…
A fun reflection on some of those simple pleasures we can overlook in the moment, but bring us a sense of small joy when they occur.
These Sugar-Free Pumpkin Waffles Are Packed With Protein (And Great For Pregnancy)
I have been on a mission to increase my morning protein intake. Having gained so much insight since I started tracking my macronutrients, it’s actually kind of fun to make…
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Smoothie
I enjoy my beet and berry smoothie almost every day, but this morning after a stroller walk with Mason, I wanted to switch things up. I had recently thrown some…
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Healthier Brownie Cookies
The perfect crowd-pleasing combination of a cookie and a brownie come together in this delectable dessert. Made with gluten-free flour and lower sugar sweeteners to better balance your blood sugar.
The Power Of Awe And Recent Examples
Ever since I immersed myself in the world of holistic health, I have been fascinated by the mind-body connection. It has been well-established by research that emotions affect our physiology.…
Do You Laugh Every Day? 6 Ways Laughter Benefits Your Health
Do you laugh every day? Is that something you even ask yourself? I remember the first time I contemplated that question – I was attending mindbodygreen’s wellness retreat Revitalize. At…
Feeling Stuck? 6 Simple Ways To Break Free From A Rut
For much of my adult life, I would have characterized myself as a creature of habit. A self-proclaimed homebody, and someone who thrives within a structured schedule. I think this…
The 3-Ingredient Protein Chocolate Muffins That Satisfied My Afternoon Sweet Tooth
Whip up this healthier dessert in about 20 minutes. Made with mashed banana, egg, and chocolate protein powder. Enjoy as a sweet treat or protein-packed snack.
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What I Am Loving Lately #1
5 things I am loving lately from food products, to skincare, to a podcast that makes me giggle
A Rainy Summer SaturDay In The Life
The other morning I awoke to the sound of pouring rain on a summer Saturday. It was so soothing to my soul. I am in my third trimester of pregnancy,…