Hey mamas! My journey to minimalism has been the most rewarding process. By taking a little time to get rid of the excess in my life, I’ve been able to enjoy more of the world around me. I’ve been able to be present during times I used to run around the house like a crazy […]
“Breast is best.” We’ve all heard that or seen the memes plastered across social media. While none of us can argue that the nutrition that comes from colostrum and breast milk is second to none, it’s a lot more complicated than it sounds and any new mom can attest to this. The reality is that you can […]
Have you heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project? Odds are good that you have, but if not, here’s a quick catch-up: The Teal Pumpkin Project was started in 2014 as a way to include kids with food allergies in trick-or-treating fun. Placing a teal pumpkin outside your door alerts trick-or-treaters that you have non-food goodies […]
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. All of us will know someone who has been touched by miscarriage. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s a friend, your mother or your sister. You might not even know that someone close to you has experienced this, but when the reality is that 1 in 4 women […]
Our energy is a valuable resource. It can be zapped away if we don’t manage or take steps to fill our energy back up. I’m the mom of a toddler and I recently went back to work, so I’ve been feeling the energy drain lately. So many people require my time and energy now. I […]
I was not a runner. I was working on a small-scale farm that supplied vegetables for a restaurant. My schedule wasn’t demanding, which meant I had free time to explore and hike the local trails. And then one day, on a whim, some co-workers and I signed up for a 5k trail run. That’s when […]