• Pregnancy Week 39/40: Eden’s Birth Story

    Pregnancy Week 39/40: Eden’s Birth Story

    Well, you’d think that with this whole Coronavirus thing I’d have a ton of time on my hands to finally (FINALLY) share Eden’s birth story. If you were thinking that, you’d be wrong. I actually I have less time since the toddler/newborn combo leaves my hands quite full most days. In a rare moment of Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 37/38: Mental Health

    Pregnancy Week 37/38: Mental Health

    Baby Eden has arrived, but that doesn’t mean I won’t finish out my pregnancy posts. Cute baby photos forthcoming when I share her birth story. Stay tuned. As I was closing out the final weeks of this pregnancy, one topic in particular seemed super relevant. Mental Health. We’ve all heard the stats on postpartum depression Read more

  • Turmeric Mango Slaw

    Turmeric Mango Slaw

    I love slaw but I don’t love all the chopping. This one is mega easy cause you just drop in to your local Trader Joe’s and grab a bag of cruciferous slaw, add some sliced bell pepper, mango, basil, cilantro, parsley, green onion, mayo, squeeze of orange, and Trader Joe’s Turmeric Almond Butter dressing and Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 35/36: My Go-To’s

    Pregnancy Week 35/36: My Go-To’s

    There’s a fair amount of needs, cravings, wants, and comforts that arise during a transitional time like pregnancy. This post, I’ve compiled a list of things that have helped me through the weeks and months of growth and change. They range from the silly to the sentimental, medical to holistic, simple to luxurious. Either way, Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 33/34: Am I Ready?

    Pregnancy Week 33/34: Am I Ready?

    Transitioning out of the holidays and into the New Year brought one very clear thought with regards to this pregnancy — Am I ready? It’s like the noise of holiday time and generally reflecting on the events of 2019 were keeping my immediate future from view.  2020 revealed my blind spot — all the feels Read more

  • Coffee Chip Snack Bites

    Coffee Chip Snack Bites

    I have been wanting to throw together this little snack for a while. And when I say a while I mean that I’ve had a “draft” with the title in the queue for actual years. Sounds ridiculous but here’s the thing about my creative process; I do not like going to the store to get Read more