When you begin trying to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself, eating out can be one of the most frustrating and complicated things you have to deal with! For a while I just felt like I had to avoid it altogether (which honestly would most likely be the best thing to do), but sometimes that […]
Almond Flour Pancakes (and Why Real Syrup is the Best!)
We love almond flour in our house. It is one of the most versatile gluten free, healthy flours and is easily substituted for wheat flour in most all baking recipes. We love it in cookies, brownies, cake, muffins, and one of our favorites, pancakes! Craig and I have both always loved waffles and pancakes so […]
What is the Deal with Gluten?
Gluten is such a HUGE topic in the health food world today. Some people swear it’s evil and some say it’s totally harmless. So what is the deal with this somewhat enigmatic substance? I still have a lot to learn, but I have discovered a few things in my own experience with trying a gluten […]
Peace OVER Coconuts
I know that I created this blog with the intention of helping others become healthier through sharing my own experiences and what I’ve learned through all of the ups and downs of my journey. That is clearly incredibly important to me and I am so thankful for the amazing difference it has made in my life. […]
Cookie Crumbs and Sunflower Seeds
I’m all about transparency- and in all honesty, life can be crazy.. sometimes when I read other blogs I get the feeling that the author is sitting around in their high end silk pajamas with their coffee and pomegranates looking out of a big window while their perfect family laughs happily in the background. I […]
Natural Hair Care + Dry Shampoo Recipe
As women, there is just something about taking care of your hair that most of us really relate to. I don’t know many women who can just roll out of bed and go. Even if it’s very minimal, most girls give their hair at least some attention at the beginning of the day before letting […]
I Hate Being Sick…
I’m no genius and definitely have my fair share of mom-brain, but I do love knowing that we have the capability to learn how to take care of ourselves without having to always depend on someone else to guide us. I think that’s why I love trying to understand health. I hate seeing Craig or Ezra […]
Exciting News in Our Family!
We’ve made the announcement on our personal social media, but I wanted to officially announce on the blog as well that we’re expecting our second baby! I couldn’t be more excited to be a family of 4 in late September. We are so thrilled and can’t wait for Ezra to have a baby brother or […]
Why Italian Food is Even Better than You Think
One of my lifelong dreams has always been to travel to Europe. When I was a little girl I would always imagine walking through the weathered, terra-cotta colored streets of Rome or Venice, reveling in the history and the thrill of adventure. I knew I had to see it all one day. So the year […]
Why it’s Really Not About the Calories
For a really long time I thought losing weight and being healthier was mostly about counting calories. I was constantly eating the hundred calorie snacks, lean cuisine’s, the smallest option from the dollar menu, and other “healthy” “low calorie” labeled foods. It just didn’t make sense to me why I wasn’t feeling better or losing weight […]