“New” Options for Dealing with the Menstral Mess
The menstrual cycle. Always such fun, right? Growing up, I dreaded the week every month when I would be doubled over in pain, emotional, and upset about the mess I had to deal with. Fast forward 20...
View ArticleEnjoying the Journey
This morning I walked my children to school then continued on to church for my weekly Bible study class. My daughter was shocked to hear of my plans for the 3 mile walk. I was a little hesitant to...
View ArticleTurmeric Tea
Today was one of those tough days. I can’t seem to find the energy to accomplish much. Maybe it is the rainy weather. Maybe it is the effects of a poor night sleep and some extra stress. Whatever the...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Mom
While many of you will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend, we will be celebrating something much closer to my heart – my mom’s 60th birthday. This is the woman who taught me what being a mom...
View ArticlePressure Cooked Goat Stew
If you have been following me for long, you have probably figured out that cooking is my creative outlet. I love trying new things and tend to view recipes as a guideline rather than strict...
View ArticleIn Sickness and In Health
Our church is in the middle of a series on love and marriage. The sermons have been thought-provoking and inspiring. Two of my favorite points over the last weeks have been: “Falling in love requires...
View ArticleDetoxify Your Diet
Last week Thyroid Nation posted an article I wrote about simplifying the rules for a healthy diet. While this post is geared to those with chronic illness the same principles apply to everyone. Start...
View ArticleMaking Time
Is it writer’s block when you have things to say but not motivation to write them down? Procrastination? Nope, it is making a choice. While there are certainly times that our goals need to take a back...
View ArticleWith This Ring…
Nearly 12 years ago, my husband placed a gold band on my finger with these words: “With this ring I thee wed, all my love The post With This Ring… appeared first on...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Cabbage Stew
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner is an easy to prepare stew using the Instapot. Thursdays are busy in our household and not conducive to long, slow dinner preparation. The kids have tried this...
View ArticleCelebrating Easter, Spring and More (and a New Recipe)
Soccer season has started, the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom, and I just scheduled compost pick-up from the local mushroom farm. It must be spring! I love March, but it can get a bit crazy. This year...
View ArticleClimb Out of the Darkness 2016
As the weather gets warmer I begin to think not only of my garden, but also of fundraising. June 18th will mark my third Climb Out of the Darkness walk for Postpartum Progress. The organization’s...
View ArticleRed and Blue Potato Salad
This is more of a summer recipe, but a few bright spring days inspired me to create this fun potato salad to go with grilled hamburgers. My husband was thrilled when I surprised him with it in the...
View ArticleBreakfast Ideas the Kids will Love
We are well-immersed in Spring Break around here. The garden has been started, volleyball has been played over the clothesline in the backyard, and we spend a morning snuggling in bed before a lazy...
View ArticleAllergy Solutions
The spring sun has been making frequent appearances here in the northwest. The flowers and trees are blooming- and people are sneezing and rubbing their eyes. Allergy season is upon us. For some, this...
View ArticlePortland Adventures
Last weekend I was given a gift – a full day in Portland with a friend (and no kids). I was thrilled for a chance to see my wonderful friend and colleague, Paula, of Holistic Food Chica. It was also...
View ArticleCauliflower Nachos
New this week is a recipe created on the fly. We have less than two hours between school and soccer practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This has forced me to get creative on those days I forget to plan...
View ArticleMoldy Carpets and New Floors
Several months ago my physician suggested I test my home for mold. I assumed that some mold would present as I live in western Washington, the land of gray skies and dampness. I ordered two mold kids...
View ArticleMovement vs. Exercise.
Who remembers high school P.E. class? It was definitely not my favorite class. Whenever someone mentioned the word exercise, this is the image that came to mind. For many, exercise is a chore, like...
View ArticleCan Babies Digest Starch? – Rebuttal for the argument that babies need cereal...
Last week I was sent an article by a friend. Her husband used it as evidence to support feeding cereal grains. The article, Amylase in Infancy: Can Babies Digest Starch? was written by Alice Callahan,...
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