Ever since I can remember, my mom has always made my sister and I hand-write notes to thank people for gifts they have given us in order to bestow gratitude. While it was always a chore and one I was not fond of, over the years I have come to enjoy writing thank you notes.… Continue reading Snail Mail
Once a month, as a simple reminder to be grateful and to show gratitude, I will include a post about things (that really aren’t things at all) that have given me reasons to be thankful. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust… Continue reading Week{ender}
After Everett was born, some of our friends came to visit and brought us dinner along with a few of these energy bites. They were meant for me to eat in between breastfeeding sessions, as a quick and nutritious snack. However, Ryan and I split them and ate every last one after dinner. Of course… Continue reading Energy Bites
These muffins are gluten free and dairy free, which some may associate with being free of all flavor. But be prepared! In the words of my wheat and dairy-loving husband, “these are damn good!”. Baking with almond flour gives muffins and breads a hearty and wholesome flavor and a texture similar to that of whole… Continue reading Carrot Cake Muffins
Flying with babies. Oh, if it were that simple. No matter how much you think you have everything together, every flight is different and presents a new surprise. Projectile spit-up, blow out poop, touching everything in sight, putting magazines in mouth, trying to grab seat mate and his belongings, kicking seat mate while nursing… The list… Continue reading Flying With Babies
Pre-motherhood, my morning routine would look like this: a run lasting longer than 30 minutes, a hot and uninterrupted shower, and a post-workout smoothie enjoyed on the porch. These days, most mornings look like this: wake up, nurse the baby, change the baby, make lunch/coffee/smoothie for Ryan (part of which I put in the fridge… Continue reading Mixing Up The Beet
