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 […]
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{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 […]
{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, […]
{Recipe } Equinox Spice Latte {Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Raw Option}
A few years ago, my friend Kristen of the popular blog Kristen’s Raw posted a picture of her daughter with a nice cup of something they called “Equinox Latte.” It sounded amazing, and I craved one right away. Since flying to Arizona was out of the question, I pulled some spices out of the cupboard […]
{Recipe} Chocolate Egg Custard Chia Pudding {Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian}
Chia puddings play such an important role in our diet. They are super rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help develop a strong and healthy brain while warding off depression and anxiety, and they’re packed with calcium, protein, and other important nutrients. But you can’t tell your kids to eat them because they’re good […]
{Article} Freedom of Speech Doesn’t Exist in My House {But It’s Not What You Think}
Freedom of speech, protected by the 1st amendment of the US Constitution, does not exist in my house. That’s right. But before you think I’m some kind of totalitarian mom (I would describe myself as a food obsessed attachment parent instead!), please read on. My children have rights. Lots of them, actually. They have the […]