plant basket
Family, Health, Nutrition

How to Build a Balanced Plant Based Diet – Part One

Time and time again, inquiring minds ask, how can I assure I am getting all that I need while consuming a plant based diet? This includes macronutrients, micronutrients, fats, etc. I think one challenge that most of us have is that although we know the truth (at least somewhat) about what types of food we… Continue reading How to Build a Balanced Plant Based Diet – Part One

family on the bed
Family, Parenting

Happy Anniversary!… Now Help Me with the Kids

Parenting has challenges, but it also has life lessons that are invaluable. As a parent, you appreciate the ups and the downs, the unplanned, and at the end of the day you look back and smile because witnessing these tiny humans grow and learn is magical. Now throw a couple bulldogs, a random spider and some crayons into the mix to make life really interesting...

state your intent
Entrepreneurial, Family, Pregnancy

State Your Intent – Guest Blogger

State your intent first thing in the morning, prior to reaching for any gadgets and logging in to a social media platform. Intent can keep you grounded, and bring a fresh outlook to an otherwise stressful schedule. Techniques such as this have been proven beneficial in business, family life and relationships.

forming habits and following through
Entrepreneurial, Health, Parenting

Forming a Habit & Following Through

Need tips on forming a habit that you can actually follow through with? Here are my three tips and methods I use to follow through. Simple habits can increase the likelihood that you reach a goal, especially when short term goals contribute to a long term goal. These habits can correlate to your business/career, home life, health/fitness and even parenting styles. What can be challenging is knowing how to form a habit and sticking to it. Let me know if these three tips help you form a habit, and whether the methods I practice contribute to follow through with your habit.

protein
Nutrition, Uncategorized

Protein – How Much Do We Need and What is the Best Source?

How much protein do we need on a plant based, vegan or vegetarian diet/lifestyle? What type of protein is best? Is animal protein healthier than plant protein? All these questions and more are answered here.

10 healthy snacks
Family, Nutrition, Travel, Uncategorized

10 Healthy Snacks You Can Take on the Go

On the go? Road trip? Busy schedule? Whatever the case may be, here are 10 healthy snacks that are easy to take with you. They're even vegan friendly, and toddler approved!

sleepy
Family, Parenting, Social Media

Why I Use Caution Posting Photos of My Family Online

The topic of posting photos of our family, especially our children, online is always under scrutiny. Here are my thoughts on why we should be cautious when exposing our children on the world wide web.

pregnant belly
Family, Nutrition, Oxidative Stress, Pregnancy, Uncategorized

A Pregnancy Regimen for Keeping Mom Healthy

Pregnancy is a sacred time, a time to care for one's body, as it is now nourishing two. Here's a look inside my nutrient regimen while I was pregnant with baby number two.

Board shorts or bikinis
Nutrition, Parenting, Travel

Baby Sprinkle in Honor of Expected Baby Number Two

With baby number two on the way, this magical sprinkle was an immeasurable reminder of the genuine people surrounding us. Great people and delicious food - what more could I ask for!?