“If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands!” (clap,clap)… I’m sure you know this song as many of us have freely sang and danced to this children’s tune at some point in our lives. With big bright eyes we jumped, clapped, and giggled because we were happy and we knew it. Well, maybe. I don’t know about you, but it has taken much more than a song for me to discover w[...]
This year has been a roller coaster of events, emotions, and change! Within the blink of an eye, all of our lives have taken a turn in some capacity, some much greater than others. And it doesn’t look like we are anywhere near being back to normal. In fact, most of us have had to discover new norms for our families, careers, and ourselves. Many people are still working from home, most ki[...]
We eat a lot of chicken in my house. Like A LOT. But luckily there are millions of great chicken recipes to help break up the monotony. And here’s another one to add to the list. This Roasted Peruvian-Style Chicken checks all the boxes… Moist Juicy Flavorful But what I love most about this chicken is that it’s ready in less than an hour! That means you can cook it up an[...]
It’s easy to notice when big things happen and affect your mood. It’s your birthday. You lose a loved one. You’re enjoying a much-needed vacation. You’re having some financial issues. But you’d be surprised to learn that it’s really those little everyday things that affect your mood more than you realize. Recognizing those small things is key to understanding what you are feeli[...]
For the first 12 weeks of the pandemic my family did not order any take out. At all. That meant that we were eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at home. They help out in the kitchen, but I am pretty much the one who cooks most of the meals. So it forced me to get creative and try some new recipes. And I was up for the challenge! One of their favs is Chipotle. I'm not a huge fan, but only[...]
Having a kid who doesn't eat candy, challenges me to find fun ways for her to enjoy Halloween without the sugar craze that goes along with it. Whether your kids eat candy or not, plan a spook-tacular party by adding any of these healthy Halloween treats! (Note: No bugs were harmed in the making of these treats:) read more[...]
My daughter has fallen in love with blueberry muffins and has been bugging me to make some for weeks. She's not a fan of sugar and the problem with most muffins is that they usually taste like cake. So I came up with a healthy blueberry lemon muffin recipe that is super moist with just the right of sweetness! My secret ingredients—agave and greek yogurt! The agave adds a h[...]
With each new school year comes new responsibility for your children. That should apply to home as well. They grow up so fast and sometimes it can feel like a punch in the gut when they don’t need you anymore. But doing things for them at home that they really should be doing for themselves does not pause time or stop them from growing up. It also does not prepare them for the real world[...]
From social injustices to gun violence and terrorist attacks, our news cycle is filled with one grim story after another. It’s difficult for most adults to digest, let alone our children. Rather than try to process all of this alone, I decided to ask a professional therapist to share some advice on how to talk to your children about current events.read more[...]
I’m drowning. I have migraine headaches on a regular basis. My hair is breaking off. I have chronic back pain. I spend quite a bit of time feeling anxious and overwhelmed. All because of stress. The stress of the never ending list of stuff I need to do. For my business. For my blog. For my family. Around the house. And the list that keeps getting longer and longer. This is what being “[...]
