Several years ago, I had a traumatic first birth. This is not uncommon, and you might be thinking: “I did too.” Like many crunchy moms, I wanted a natural childbirth. I wanted dim lights, immediate skin to skin contact, and blissful breastfeeding. But things did not go as planned, and to this day, I feel […]
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{Recipe} Chickpea Kale Patties {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
A cross between a tender bean patty and a flavorful falafel, these patties are tender and tasty enough to please picky palates, but sturdy enough to dip into a luscious tahini dressing. My secret weapon when making patties is this nifty set of measuring cups by Cuisinart. They aren’t sold anymore on Amazon, but if […]
{Recipe} Decadent Chocolate Truffles {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
I created these truffles with my husband, a chocolate lover and connoisseur if there ever was one! I created the mix, he tasted it, and helped me roll the truffles into their familiar round shape. He recommends using a melon baller, and scraping the batter along the edges of the bowl so it’s easier to […]
{Article} Why “My Kids Behave Because I Spank Them” Doesn’t Make Any Sense!
Here’s what happens every time a peaceful parenting advocate shares an anti-spanking article on social media. A bunch of people will say they were spanked as a child and turned out alright. Several will say that “we”, as in people who don’t think it’s acceptable to hit children, are what’s wrong with the world and […]
{Article} 5 Lessons Gestational Diabetes Taught Me {A Guest Post for Food Matters}
When I got pregnant, I never thought I would end up with gestational diabetes. Never! But, despite being at a healthy weight, exercising regularly, never eating junk, and not being from a family prone to diabetes, I still tested positive. After the initial shock and denial, I decided to take matters into my own hands […]
{Recipe} Soul-Warming Potato & Pea Soup {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
This soup is so easy, and delicious too. Awesome for quick lunches, or lazy dinners. And what’s even better is that it’s full of flavor — I topped it with Bubbies sauerkraut one time, and couldn’t stop freaking out at how amazing it was! I like to make it during the morning nap, and blend […]
{Recipe} Joanna Steven’s “Famous” Chocolate Muffins {Gluten Free, Paleo}
Chocolate Muffins. Need I say more? These tasty morsels are packed with protein and good fats, but are moist, tender, and bursting with gooey chocolate chips throughout. They take minutes to make, and will stay fresh for 2-3 days in a tightly sealed container. When I first released this recipe to the Nourished Village community, […]
{Article} How to Skip the Santa Myth… But Keep the Magic Alive.
Do you remember the moment you found out Santa wasn’t real? Do you remember feeling betrayed, and incredulous that your parents would lie to you so confidently? I do. Because of that memory, I knew I would never tell my kids about the jolly bearded man who brings presents on Christmas Eve. Granted, sometimes I […]
{Article} What I really Mean When I Ask For Playdates {A Guest Post for Parenting For Wholeness}
I recently had the honor of being a featured guest blogger on Eliane’s Parenting for Wholeness blog. If you are an attachment parenting/peaceful parenting minded parent, you will no doubt love being part of her tribe. You can follow her on Facebook, where she has a very active page, as well as on her fabulous […]
{Recipe} Addictive Veggie Loaded Shepherd’s Pie {Vegan, Gluten Free}
We love make ahead meals around here. Well, I do, anyway. I’m in charge of all the cooking, but don’t want to rush making dinner while my children are losing it after a long day of hard playing. What I often end up doing, then, is cook meals during a nap or a free moment, […]
