Welcome back for post 2 of the Christmas Time Stories and Sweets series I am writing with Jess from The Owl's Skull. Last week, I talked about my Banana Chia Chip Cookie Dough/Cookie recipe that can either be eaten raw or baked. I mean, how easy is that? This might not be the super sweet holiday cookie you are used to but that is OK. These are so healthy they can be eaten for breakfast. Yes, Read the full post >>>
Post 1 of 3: Christmas Time Stories and Sweets. Plus, a giveaway!
Of course, I have already started thinking about the Christmas cookies I am making this year. This is an added bonus being a blogger and health coach - trying new recipes early on in the holiday season. I love to bake cookies - anytime of the year. Seriously, I don't need a reason. However, baking during the holiday season has a special magic about it. What I love to do this time of year Read the full post >>>
6 ways to start your own family traditions plus a holiday apron and tea towel giveaway!
Before having our girls, Brian and I had a pretty good system of honoring both of our family traditions during the holidays. We did a pretty good job spending time with both families. It was easy to visit both families on the same day (our parents live about 40 minutes away from each other). I remember wondering why my friends with kids seemed so stressed after they traveled all day doing their Read the full post >>>
Giveaway: My new favorite book!
Gut imbalance -> Silent inflammation -> Obesity This simple statement hit home to me the other day when I read it in Brenda Watson's book, The Skinny Gut Diet that just hit bookstore shelves and of course, Amazon. For the last couple of months, I have been on a personal journey to get in better shape and lose my "mother's apron" after two babies. (Follow my journey on Instagram Read the full post >>>
Top 4 ways to get rid of your “mother’s apron” and a veggie spiral slicer giveaway!
Lately, I have been on a mission to get in better shape. My stomach has always been my "trouble" area and after carrying and delivering two large babies, well, let's just say that a "mother's apron" has been around - for almost 2 years. Ugh. Of course, I am proud of the fact that I made two adorable little girls in my belly. I totally get that. However, let's be honest, I want this "mother's Read the full post >>>
Mama Sanity Bootcamp Giveaway
One lucky mama will win all 10 amazing giveaways! Enter below. The more you enter the better chance you have to win. a Rafflecopter giveaway Day 1 - A copy of Andrea Beaman's 3 cookbooks Day 2 - A custom made chemise from Eden Gray Day 3 - Natural skin care products from Nardo’s Naturals Day 4 - A 5 pack of Kvass Probiotic Cultured Drinks from Zukay Live Foods Day 5 - A necklace Read the full post >>>
Mama, you are not alone (plus win 2 tickets to the Pittsburgh Parenting Expo)
Mama, you are not alone. Oh no, my dear. You are so not alone in this motherhood thing.Somedays, I feel alone. It's hard to understand how a mama can feel so alone when she is with her kiddos all day long. However, it is a real feeling.It gets better. It gets better when you talk to other mamas. It gets better when you realize you are not alone. It gets better when you get out of the house and do Read the full post >>>
Enter to win a copy of one of my favorite books!
As we move into Spring, I want to thank all of you who have been following my blog and telling your friends and family about my business. You rock! As a thank you, I am giving away a copy of one of my favorite books. :) Before we talk about the giveaway, now is the time to update your feeds and bookmarks so you can check out my blog on a regular basis. Also, consider signing up for my free gift Read the full post >>>