There’s a lot of planning that goes into having a baby. If you’re a mom, especially for the first time, then you probably spend much of your pregnancy focusing on what to pack for the hospital, how to aid in your labor, and which interventions you’re going to forego. Another important consideration is whether or […]
Archives for October 2014
Spicy Roasted Broccoli
Every once in a while, I get on a major broccoli kick. Something in my body craves the nutrition of broccoli and I want to eat it for every meal. Suddenly I find myself throwing fistfuls of broccoli into my morning omelet, having it in salad for lunch, and making it the star of dinner […]
Sweet Pumpkin Cookies
Three of our favorite things (sweet potatoes, pumpkin-love, and cookies) collide in these super simple and sweet pumpkin cookies. Made with only three nutritious ingredients, these cookies are easy to make and are a great way to get your kiddos to delve into some sweet potatoes and coconut oil under the guise of a sweet treat! […]
Coconut Flour Biscuits
Does anyone else get an automatic image of their grandmother’s house when thinking about homemade biscuits? I absolutely loved biscuits growing up, and no one made them quite like grandma. As a kid, I would always east the soft insides of the biscuit first, then dive into the crispy outer layers. It was a process […]
Short Kettlebell Exercise
When you’re on the go, it can be difficult to schedule in time to exercise. If you go to a gym, then you have to tack on even extra time for transportation to and from. This is why we’re big fans of working out for free. We love completing stability ball exercises and hill sprints […]
Natural Birth Hospital Bag
Bringing a new child into the world is such an exciting feat. A woman spends the nine months of her pregnancy preparing for the birth of her baby: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. A mom who is planning for a natural birth has probably been utilizing her labor aides and including immediate skin-to-skin contact in […]
Apple Pie Pancakes
In the neighborhood where I spent my childhood, we would have a big block party every year on the 4th of July. One year, I remember approaching a table that was full of apple pies. They were all sorts of kinds and shapes and sizes, and I remember being very impressed, even as a 9 […]
3 Ingredient Nut Butter Cookies
Want to know my weakness? Cookies. All the cookies. I am unable to resist a fresh batch of warm chocolate chip cookies, the sweetness of chewy molasses cookies, or the indescribable ice cream cookie dough sandwich. So it’s a wonderful thing that there are so many great recipes out there for cookies that are more […]
5 Birth Interventions to Refuse
There is a lot of preparation during the time of pregnancy. Besides decorating the nursery, folding blankets, and mentally preparing for the new addition, you’re also conquering morning sickness, ensuring you eat a nutritious diet, and planning for labor. As part of your preparation, it’s good to be informed about what typically goes on during […]
DIY Glass and Stainless Steel Cleaner
Any chance I have to make my own simple, natural, and homemade household cleaners, I jump on it. I find that making my own staple cleaners like anti-mold spray, toilet cleaner, or floor cleaner saves me time, money, and of course health because I’m avoiding toxins found in most store-bought cleaners. This DIY glass and stainless […]