• Pregnancy Week 35: Nesting

    Pregnancy Week 35: Nesting

    Moving and Nesting. Nesting and Moving. There’s no better or worse time to nest than when moving. Moving is an upheaval. All my stuff goes into boxes and bags and out-of-order. As if pregnancy brain isn’t enough, I’ve now hidden all my items from their usual location, a sure way to feel like I’ve completely lost my mind.… Read more

  • Plantain Cubano-Style Sliders

    Plantain Cubano-Style Sliders

    This one was born out of my husband’s love for Cubano sandwiches and a fridge stocked with plantains and pork sausage. Also, if you’ve never seen the movie, Chef, go out and rent it right NOW. Not only is it incredibly entertaining and heart-warming, it will also make you want a Cubano. Usually they’re made with… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 34: Third Trimester Fitness Update

    Pregnancy Week 34: Third Trimester Fitness Update

    I was a tad bit late with my last prego post, so this one is coming in right after it! Life is beginning to settle down post-move/pre-baby so I will have my Week 35 post on schedule at the beginning of next week and tomorrow keep an eye out for a YUMTASTIC paleo-friendly Cubano recipe!… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 33: Hydration

    Pregnancy Week 33: Hydration

    Hydration. It’s amazing how one little word can change your life in so many ways. While proper hydration is essential for any human being, I’ve found that it’s especially impactful on my wellbeing during pregnancy. This should come as no surprise to most people. I’m relatively certain that “drink lots of water” is the number… Read more

  • Berry Chocolate Pudding Tart

    Berry Chocolate Pudding Tart

    My Memorial Day weekend was filled with bags of clothing and furniture and box cutters. Everyone’s favorite kind of weekend activity : Moving! We didn’t move far but that doesn’t change the fact that we had to move ALL THE THINGS.  My poor 8 1/2 month pregnant body was definitely feeling the burn.  Fortunately, some… Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 32: Not Perfect, but Good.

    Pregnancy Week 32: Not Perfect, but Good.

     “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” This is one of my ALL TIME favorite mantras. Some people may think that it breeds mediocrity, but I think it’s a fantastic way to keep our do-it-all, be-it-all tendencies in check. I can be very hard on myself for not having a good attitude, relentless motivation, and… Read more