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POSTPARTUM: Tips, Tricks & Tools to help with my transition
A mom’s life after giving birth can be extremely difficult. Raging hormones, lack of sleep, and unsolicited childrearing advice from friends and family places lots of stress on a mom. So for all moms who are struggling to keep their heads above water with a newborn to care for, I wanted to share a variety […]
Pregnancy Favorites: Products & tips I used in each trimester
After my third time through pregnancy, I tried to do a better job documenting what helped me get through the various pregnancy milestones. So I’ve accumulated a list of my favorite products, resources, and tips from my midwife that were most helpful to me. I also captured my diet and exercise approach during pregnancy. I’m […]
Show Yourself Some Love!
#selfloverevolution I was asked by a few women what type of program I was going to offer for the new year. At first, I thought about what I knew best: clean eating, working out, and some mindfulness activities to balance it out. But over the last month, I received 10+ emails a day on all […]
Trader Joe’s & Costco Favorite Products
Along with our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) from Rosiebelle Farm, Trader Joe’s and Costco make up about 95% of where I get our family’s food. Shopping for a family of 5, I love the bulk items at Costco but also enjoy the unique products and the prices at Trader Joe’s. I try to make it to […]
What’s In My Pantry
Note: Definitely not my actual pantry What’s In My Pantry I often get asked about my favorite items to have on hand in my pantry. What do you use to bake, to cook, where to shop, what do you stock up on, etc. Our pantry plays a huge role in what we eat, so […]
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide Gift giving stresses me out. I do love to GIVE, I just never know what to give! When holidays roll around, I think WAY TOO HARD about whether I’m giving the right gift. Will they like it? Will they just re-gift it? Am I giving just to give “stuff?” If this […]
June Marie’s Birth Story
June is our 3rd child. My previous two births were natural and in a hospital setting. After we made it through the stressful experience of Arlo (our second) being born in a breech position, we decided we would hire a midwife and do a home birth. Even before I gave birth, it was clear that […]
Simple Steps to Sustainable Meal Planning & Prepping!
Meal prep is probably something you’ve heard people promote and you may know that it’s helpful to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but you may not do it consistently because it seems like it takes an ENTIRE DAY to get it all done. Let me help you break down your meal prep into 9 simple steps […]
My Top 5 Tips to Eat Clean on a Budget
I love to follow other health-conscious foodies on Instagram and their blogs, but sometimes the foods and products they choose for their organic, healthy recipes can be pretty expensive or have ingredients that you rarely use on a weekly basis. I try to keep my family’s meals affordable and easy with the 5 tips below to […]
Quick & Dirty Guide to Macros
I’m always talking about the importance of balancing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (also known as macronutrients) in meals. But how do you know if you have a good balance, and why is this important? In this post I’ll review each macronutrient and how our body uses them. Below is a link where you can calculate […]