Has this winter been hard for anyone else?For me, this winter has lasted at least 300 years, and just when I feel like the end is in sight, we are dumped with another couple of feet of snow. The darkness and the cold this time of year seems to seep in to my bones and make me… Continue reading Is it over yet? Combating the Winter Blues
I figured it out. I had tried for over 10 years to diet and exercise to lose weight. I had been miserable in my body and to my body; punishing myself at the gym, counting calories and points, but nothing ever helped. And then one day I somehow made the switch and the weight practically fell right off.… Continue reading The big secret for lasting weight loss and long-term health
You may already know my transformation story where I lost 70 pounds and have now kept it off for seven years, but today I’d like to share the story that comes even before that; how I cured my PCOS and healed my body, allowing me to have my two miracle babies. I have always wanted… Continue reading My PCOS Recovery Story
Are you a fan of Korean food? Just over a year or so ago my husband mentioned a Korean restaurant that he had heard was pretty good and suggested we try it. I had never had Korean food, but figured, why not? I like other Asian food, so this would probably be pretty good too.… Continue reading Bulgogi Beef and a Cookbook Review
I used to hate beets. I didn’t understand how anyone could eat those slimy, weird things, they were NOT good. And then, as a young bride, my mother-in-law fed them to me. You have to make a good impression on your mother-in-law, especially at first, right? You have to eat what she serves when… Continue reading Just when you thought you didn’t like beets…
Guuuyyyss!!!!!!!!!!! I recently had the most amazing experience, and I’m so excited to share it with you. I got to tour the Blendtec factory!!!! I tend to geek out about the things I love and the tools that I use to make my healthy lifestyle simple, and there isn’t a tool that I geek out… Continue reading Inside the Blendtec Factory
I have a common theme when it comes to the recipes I love. I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but I want my food to be healthy, super simple to prepare, and most of all it has to be delicious! This recipe definitely checks all those boxes, with the… Continue reading Healthy Buckwheat Blender Crepes
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I only recommend products that I use and love! It’s that time of year again, time to throw out money at retailers as fast as we can in search of the perfect gift for everyone… Continue reading Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
You guys, I made my first video! I’ve been wanting to do videos for a long time, and I finally bit the bullet and just did it! There are a few lessons learned, like I should choose a different spot to stand where the light isn’t so weird, and have the daughter in the other… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Feast, the Real Food Way
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner? Everyone has their thing. Some people can’t get enough of the mashed potatoes with gravy, others need that green bean casserole or it doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie is pretty high on my list, but sitting firmly at the top is something that a lot of… Continue reading Kicked Up Cranberry Sauce
