I have the fondest memories of baking in the kitchen with my mother. She has always been the most patient person I know and was never scared of a little mess, making it a great learning environment. Last week, I got to bake in the kitchen with my son, and every time I get to … Continue reading Monday Mom Meditation 24: Healthy Banana Muffins
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The Benefits of Herbs
I don't know about you, but I love cooking with fresh herbs. They make food "pop" for me and I recently learned that there are quite a few health benefits to using them as well! Immune System Support Herbs are rich in antioxidants, phytosterols, vitamins and other nutrients that help the body fight off disease … Continue reading The Benefits of Herbs
Meal Prep Monday: Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Black Bean Bowls
I decided that today I wanted to share a meal prep recipe with you all! This recipe comes from the brand new Beachbody program called 2B Mindset. It focuses on nutrition alone and healthy eating. I made this dish last week for our family and it was a huge hit! And the biggest winning aspect for … Continue reading Meal Prep Monday: Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Black Bean Bowls
Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
It's Springtime! The days are brighter, warmer. The sun seems to smile even though the nights are still chilly. It's on days like these that I crave a light soup; something that will warm my belly after a long day of playing outside.I came across this recipe on The Beachbody Blog and tried it for the first … Continue reading Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
Health and Wellness
Let's talk about Health and Wellness today. What are the most important aspects of health to you? It is minimizing stress? Getting a good nights sleep? Keeping your immune system strong? If you said yes to any one of these, then we are in the same boat. I am an Emergency Room Nurse, and I … Continue reading Health and Wellness
Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins
I was recently reading The Magnolia Journal and they had an interview with the author of 100 Days of Real Food, Lisa Leake. She decided that for 100 days, she would help her family cut out processed foods and eat whole foods instead. The beginning of her book outlines how and why they chose to … Continue reading Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins





