“Punishment teaches fear. Kids learn what they live and what you model. If kids do what you want because they fear you, it’s a small step to bullying. If you yell, they’ll yell. If you use force, they’ll use force. Against anyone they can, including their sibling.” ― Laura Markham, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to […]
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{Recipe} Slow Cooked Red Lentil & Chickpea Curry (Vegan, Gluten Free)
If you think that making dinner is relaxing, you probably don’t have kids. Franklin will usually read a book or play in the evening, or if needed, I’ll let him watch a Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood episode. But Nicholas? He won’t sit in his high chair for more than a few minutes, and while I’m happy […]
{Recipe} Chocolate Chocolate Chips Waffles (Gluten Free, Paleo)
I’m on a waffle and hot chocolate kick lately. I can’t think of anything better on a cold Sunday morning! This recipe is all gluten free, delicious, and last but not least, easy to make. Franklin loves to help me pulse the ingredients in the food processor, and whip the cream to top the waffles. […]
{Recipe} One of the most ridiculously nutritious baby food ever (and easy too!)
Up until Nicholas was 11 months old, I made all his food from scratch. Then, I tried some organic pouches and jars for when we’re on the go and… He hated them. I guess I’m doomed to make baby food until he can eat what we eat. Come on, molars! 🙂 Thankfully, I know how […]
The 4 Words Every Mom Needs To Hear
“Motherhood is a sort of wilderness through which each woman hacks her way, part martyr, part pioneer; a turn of events from which some women derive feelings of heroism, while others experience a sense of exile from the world they knew.” (Rachel Cusk) We all have a pretty clear idea of how we’re going to […]
{24 Hours Left} Get $107 worth of smoothie eBooks for just $10!
See all these eBooks? You’d have to pay $107 (!) to get them all individually. But for just ONE more day, you can get them all for $10. Why get them? Because smoothies are awesome, and we can never have too many recipes! Print out your favorites, or open the files in your kitchen, and […]
{Guest Recipe} Deep, Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe (Gluten Free) by NYC’s Loveletter Cakeshop
In order to spend a little time with my family who’s visiting from overseas, I’ll be featuring a few guest blog posts in the coming weeks. Today, I’m happy to share a recipe from the owner and head chef of Loveletter Cakeshop in New York City! They make each of their cakes from scratch using […]
{Guest Recipe} Just Balancing Health’s Superfood Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
In order to spend a little time with my family who’s visiting from overseas, I’ll be featuring a few guest blog posts in the coming weeks. Today, I’m happy to share a recipe from the lovely Aubrey of Just Balancing Health. You can also follow her on Instagram. Enjoy! “I am so honored to be […]
{Recipe} Garlicky Broccoli & Shiitake Bowl on Mashed Potatoes
In addition to having backyard hens, we now also grow our own mushrooms. This is all thanks to my husband, green thumb extraordinaire, who loves experimenting in the garden. I let him do pretty much everything he wants — the backyard is his territory. I’ve only said “no” a few times; a composting toilet, we […]
{Recipe} French Lentil & Pasta Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)
I’m obsessed with soup. They are so perfect for busy moms. They cook in one pot (we don’t end up with a pile of dirty dishes), they are nourishing and filling, you can have all kinds of easy sides with them (sourdough bread, pastured butter, raw cheese, sauerkraut, etc.), and you can make lots and […]
