It all started one Saturday. I was out with a friend when she stopped by our local Great Harvest Bread Company for something called a “Savannah Bar”. I had no idea that my life was to change forever. “What’s a Savannah bar?” “It’s a drug.” Ah, but she was right! I was instantly addicted. The […]
15 Minutes Outside
Everyone who speaks an opinion on the matter seems to agree: spending time outside is necessary for our physical and emotional health. Experts are concerned that our kids especially are suffering from “nature deficit”. If you’ve ever felt challenged in this area, here’s a great resource for you: Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get […]
Simple Summer Eating
In the summer, I like to challenge myself to eat simpler food, and to cook less. Why? For one thing, even though it’s only April in Atlanta, turning on the oven now means the house is steaming hot for hours. I’m simply not willing to pay $400 a month to cool down my home during […]
5 Ways To Snap Out of a Bad Mood
Last weekend, I didn’t feel very happy. Sometimes, the reason(s) why don’t come to me right away. I try not to ruminate as a general rule (ruminating is one reason why women have more depression than men, and it tends to make a bad mood linger), but I found myself trying to figure out why […]
Lowering Your Grocery Budget in 2024: 13 Practical Tips
Preview: If surging food costs got you down this year, here are 13 practical tips for lowering your grocery budget in 2024. I don’t have to tell you that 2023 food prices were shocking. It seems everyone was talking about it. Did you notice the staggering number of social media posts where people asked, “How […]
Nutrition: Are We Too Picky? Or Am I Just Confused?
The science of nutrition is confusing. There is so much conflicting information out there. What’s a mama to do? A few years ago, Jennifer Seinfeld’s cookbook Deceptively Delicious launched a storm of blog posts. The book featured recipes with sneaky ways of putting vegetables into kids’ food. Some people were outspoken in their criticism of the […]
Breathing for Stress Relief
Do you know how to breathe? You know what I mean. Of course you know how to stay alive by breathing, but I mean do you REALLY know how to breathe? Learning to breathe deeply is one of the most important things I did for my personal growth. It was a woman, a mentor, who […]
Homemade Lactofermented Salsa
First, before sharing my recipe for homemade lacto-fermented salsa, I am going to share the why of such. What Is Lacto-Fermented Salsa and Why Should I Care? To quote Nourishing Traditions, “Lacto-fermentation is a process whereby special bacteria transform sugars and starches into beneficial acids. These … are valued for medicinal qualities including the ability […]
4 Ways To Get Out of a Bad Mood Quickly
(Note: this post is not attempting to address serious mood disorders. Please get appropriate professional help if you are experiencing depression.) We all experience the occasional bad mood. But nobody wants to stay there. Thankfully, there are simple, healthy ways we can get out of a bad mood quickly. 4 Ways To Get Out of […]
Coconut Flour Pancakes
When I saw CHEESESLAVE’s post about coconut flour pancakes, I decided to try the recipe immediately. I love coconut. Since several members of the family have issues with wheat, pancakes are a rarity around here, unless they’re gluten free. And those leave something to be desired, texture wise. So I got myself to Whole Foods and bought […]