As the popularity of clean beauty continues to skyrocket, we see and hear companies beginning to use the phrases "organic" and "natural" on their products as a means to make them more marketable. Some companies even go so far as to use green, brown, or oatmeal-colored packaging in attempts to make the consumer view their product as a cleaner option (this is a form of greenwashing, or making a product visually look cleaner than it actually is). However, because there is almost zero regulation in ... continue reading...
Recipe Repost: Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad
Did you guys know that this is by far one of my highest-pinned, frequently made, most shared recipes of all time? Trust me, there's a reason why - it's just that good! So versatile, and in my opinion the perfect summer side dish. It's vegan, clean, and only gets better as it sits! While a lot of you that follow me are paleo and/or keto (or a combination of the two), I also know that many of you follow the blue zone diets and as such this fits perfectly in with those. All the healthy ... continue reading...
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Y'all. Can I just apologize for the radio silence lately? Turns out adjusting to summer break hasn't been the easiest, and while I'm certainly not complaining, it has just taken me some time to figure out how to fit in all the work while not being on the computer or phone all the time around my kids + dealing with the mental and physical exhaustion at the end of every day. I'm making a new content calendar today with some really fun things in the works, and planning on utilizing the weekends to ... continue reading...
Mom Hack: Teaching Independence with Pancakes and The Avengers
This post is sponsored by SC Johnson. All opinions are my own. Summer is quickly approaching and if there’s anything that spring break has taught me it’s that we are closing in on a perfect time to really start teaching my older son ways to become more independent. In the hustle and bustle of getting ready for school every day it is just so much simpler for me to take care of things like making breakfast, packing his backpack, and picking out his clothes. It’s our first Kindergarten year ... continue reading...
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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER! I promise y'all don't want me singing that song, but it's been playing in my head for the entire week. My boys are officially done with school and mother's day out programs, and I'm honestly so excited to spend some one on one time with them. I'm not under any illusion that it will be perfect all day every day, but I'm seeing more and more just how precious this time is and I plan to make the most of it. There are a couple of things that will be going ... continue reading...
Mascarpone Ricotta Crustless Cheesecake
Nate and I have had the privilege of leading a small group of newly/nearly married couples, and y'all? It is so much fun being able to pour into these amazing people. I remember the first year of our marriage like it just happened yesterday, and being part of a group of people in the same stage of life was so critical for us. It helped us work through some really hard times with a lot more grace than we would have handled it alone, not to mention we now have life-long friends because of ... continue reading...
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So our upstairs A/C has been broken for a week now and I *think* it's getting fixed today. This is a big deal. See, what happened was at the end of last summer it was kind of on the fritz, and we had a guy come out and he quoted $3,000 for a new A/C unit. And while that sounds super fun, we opted to wait til this year to spring for the crazy price tag...but wait! This spring, when we turned it on (thinking it would just be the fan) the air conditioner was working! Miracle of ... continue reading...
Better Beauty: A Q&A All About Sunscreen
With summer quickly approaching (or it’s already here) one of the biggest topics I get asked about is sunscreen. Sun damage, skin cancer, and painful burns are on everyone’s minds as something to prevent, and that’s GOOD because at this point in time it is estimated 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. In case you’re like me and not great at math, those aren’t great odds for something that everyone wants to avoid! There was an article entitled ... continue reading...
Cheesy Rice Waffles
I have this thing I do where all I ever really want to eat in life are cheese and carbs. Usually together, because let’s be honest – a more perfect pairing has never existed – and it’s just second nature to combine the two. There are so many ways to do this, although I believe that I may have just found the absolute best way yet. WAFFLE THEM TOGETHER. Here’s my take on cheddar cheese: it’s good. It’s melty, and salty and goes well with almost everything. But you take that cheddar cheese ... continue reading...
Better Beauty: Gentle Facial Cleansers
I remember years and years ago going into my grandparents' bathroom, sitting on the floor, and then opening up the shelves to see what was in there. I was a nosy little kid, and I just thought it was so interesting to see what other people bought and used in their home. I remember the usual things - towels, a hairdryer, a few extra bars of soap, toilet paper. And then there was a bottle of a gentle facial cleanser that a dermatologist told my grandma would be good for all skin types because it ... continue reading...
April Favorites
care/of vitamins. I'm always on the search for better vitamins and supplements, because as much as I would love to get everything we need from food the reality is that it's not happening 100% all the time. I love being able to utilize great products to help fill in those gaps, and care/of does that! You can sign in, take a quiz about your needs, and they will point you toward different supplements that may be better for you. You get the last say, so if you want to add or take away from their ... continue reading...
Saucy Asian Orange Rice
When it comes to rice dishes there really isn’t anything better, for me, than one that is inspired by Asian cuisine. The umami – that extra meaty flavor – that comes from things like soy sauce or fish sauce just bring so much flavor to the already amazing texture of perfectly cooked rice. There’s truthfully nothing better to me than a bowl of white rice with soy sauce drizzled on top! When this recipe idea came to me it was as we were enjoying a bowl of homemade orange chicken served over ... continue reading...
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