Our everyday habits have a profound effect on our happiness. It’s worth it to create a good mood checklist and make sure we do those things regularly. I’ve been in a funk for a few days. Some of this could be normal, very-very pregnant lady stuff. At 35 weeks, what pregnant woman doesn’t feel like […]
Nutrition Brainwashing
Every once in awhile, one of my kids does or says something that proves to me that the nutrition brainwashing I hope to engage in is taking effect. Do you know what I mean? I consider it my job to brainwash my kids. Th media and popular culture will put enough trash into their heads, […]
Healthy Aldi Meal Plan
(Note: At the bottom of this post is a free healthy ALDI meal plan.) Feeding your family healthy food on a budget is no small challenge. One of the things that can help is to shop at a discount store like ALDI. When I discovered ALDI, I was astounded at how low the prices were. […]
One Perfect Day
Have you ever read a book that encouraged you to write down your idea of the perfect day? I’ve never done it, because I would find it hard to narrow things down to One Perfect Day. There are many versions of that for me. Today would be an example. All the big kids are off […]
Katy Bowman Interview
Download this audio by clicking here: Katy Bowman interview, or read the transcript below. My guest this week is Katy Bowman of Aligned and Well and Nutritious Movement. Katy is a Biomechanist and her blog is a wealth of helpful information for anyone who wants to prevent and reverse diseases caused by habits of modern life. […]
The Books That Changed My Life
The books that changed my life. Modern Mrs. Darcy is hosting “The Book That Changed My Life” blog carnival and I had to participate. I’m a huge reader, mostly of non-fiction. One of the reasons I enjoy reading non-fiction so much is because of what I learn. Here are a few of the books that […]
Letting Go Of What Doesn’t Work
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I made the decision to not plant a garden this year. We’ve done so two years in a row, and both years it was more or less a total flop. Incidentally my husband had successfully grown tomatoes and jalapenos in years past. Go figure. Letting Go Of […]
Simple Easy Black Bean Soup
One of the things I struggle with when it comes to meal planning is lunches. Lunches shouldn’t be that complicated, right? But for some reason I always draw a blank at lunchtime. Yesterday I had a mom friend over and when the topic of lunch came up, she said she struggled to figure out what […]
Beans for Pregnancy Nausea: does it work?
My experience with eating beans for pregnancy nausea as a cure for morning sickness. I open my eyes in the morning, and the all-too-familiar sensation hit : part roller coaster, part wind-tossed boat. Lying in bed, unable to move as the room seemed to spin around me, my stomach lurched. Courtesy of pregnancy hormones, my […]
Feeling Depressed After Ovulation: You’re Not Alone & How To Deal
Preview: If you’re feeling depressed after ovulation, you’re not alone. There’s an explanation for it and it’s not all in your head. Here’s what causes post-ovulation depression and a few ways to deal with it. Since I’m now in menopause, I’m dealing with an entirely new set of hormonally-triggered mood changes. (To download my free […]