• Pregnancy Week 31/32 : Fitness and Nutrition

    Pregnancy Week 31/32 : Fitness and Nutrition

    I was really excited for pregnancy during the holidays but it was mostly a tug of war between my flailing immune system and every cold germ known to man. One day I’d see the clouds part and some blue sky appear, and the next it would be storm clouds. I am so ready for some Read more

  • Caramelized Banana Muffins

    Caramelized Banana Muffins

    I make banana bread or muffins about once a week. The ingredients are fairly cheap and some variation on this recipe usually makes the cut because it’s high on protein and low on sugar. Its sweetened only with bananas, the flour is almonds, and there’s a fair amount of eggs. The more ripe the bananas, Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 29/30: Expectations

    Pregnancy Week 29/30: Expectations

    My 29th and 30th week were spent celebrating Thanksgiving in sub 30 degree weather. Which may seem like an oxymoron. I mean, how do you give thanks when you are frozen solid? Beats me. But I managed somehow. Thanksgiving was spent with my family in Idaho, most of us were either sick, getting sick, or Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 27/28: Weight Gain

    Pregnancy Week 27/28: Weight Gain

    This post should be titled “Weight Gain and Other Symptoms”, but I don’t know how many people are psyched at the thought of reading about other people’s “symptoms”, pregnant or otherwise. “Weight Gain” however, that’s some clickbaity nonsense that no one can resist. Amiright? Well, this should be no surprise to anyone, but I’ve gained Read more

  • Pregnancy Week 25/26: Supporting my Immune System

    Pregnancy Week 25/26: Supporting my Immune System

    Cold Season. Two of my least favorite words now that I house a toddler. A toddler who goes to preschool, museums, parks, and the zoo on a regular basis. Places with germs. Germs on top of germs. Germs that he brings home and shares with the immunocompromised parent who is the subject of these posts. Read more

  • Holiday Gifts for the Health Nut

    Holiday Gifts for the Health Nut

    In keeping with the gift guide theme, today I’m sharing a handful of my favorite health-nut products. You know those people in your life who are always looking for the next thing to take their wellness to the next level? These products are for them! Remember to check their websites or Instagram pages for Black Read more