Raising Healthy Eaters Series: Part One

As a parent, we always want our kids to make food choices that support their growth, development, health, and happiness. However, this can be a bigger battle sometimes based on food preferences, food allergies and/or intolerances, and the just plain old “picky eaters” phases that our kids throw at us.
How to do Dry January (& why it’s totally worth it)

Dry January. I like to preface this post with I am not someone who jumps on any nutrition or diet bandwagon because it’s trendy or everyone is hash tagging it! I make conscious and mindful decisions about my health based on what my body is telling me. This past December, I enjoyed mulled wine, sugar […]
How to make a Simple Arugula Pesto

Arugula pesto subs arugula for basil for this twist on traditional pesto. It creates a bright, and peppery sauce that is a perfect addition to pasta, chicken, fish, veggies, eggs, and steak. Arugula also is a nutrition powerhouse ! Arugula is a member of the Brassica, or Cruciferous, family. This classification includes mostly cruciferous vegetables, such […]
The 25 Day Self-Care Advent Calendar Event & Healthful Hamper Food Drive Event

The 25 Day Self-Care Advent Calendar Challenge is Back! This year marks the 3rd annual Self-Care Advent Calendar Challenge! December 1st- December 25th, 2020 when you sign-up you will receive a daily self-care challenge.
‘Healthy’ & Easy Banana Bread

At the end of the week, I always have a black banana or two sitting on the counter in the fruit bowl. You all know me and I am not a fan of food waste, so I pop them into the freezer and proudly proclaim “I will make banana bread with these one day!”. Then […]