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One of the biggest delights of motherhood for me is showing my babies how to have a healthy, joyful relationship with food. To listen to their hunger and fullness cues. To be exposed to a variety of tastes and textures and real, whole ingredients. To experience food as more than just a utility, but as […]

Well, I’ve got a big life update for you all this week. I’m coming out of one of the hardest, darkest times of my life. AND, I feel so grateful. And thankful. And beyond blessed by what I’m about to share with you: I am PREGNANT. Baby #3 is on the way!! I can barely […]

We’re easing into the most bustling and joyful time of year— and one of the quickest moving, too. And that means some of our regular routines get thrown out the window like used wrapping paper if we’re not super intentional with them. If you’ve been here for a while, you know it’s during times like […]

Halloween is (almost) here and without fail, I always get questions this time of year about how I approach the holiday with a “real food first” mindset. To me, celebrating Halloween while staying true to my value about well-rounded, real food for my family ISN’T about being perfect or depriving ourselves from the overall experience. […]

It’s officially back-to-school season— did it sneak up on anyone else this year? We all know I’m a summer lover through and through, but something about the energy of back-to-school time is so refreshing, rejuvenating and just lovely. A fresh start and a reset on routines. And, for me, a fun challenge to find little […]

As someone who’s worked in nutrition and health for 16+ years (and let’s be real, who’s always been fascinated by the human body and helping it function its very best), I get questions all the time about my favorite nutritional supplements: vitamins, minerals, protein powders, herbs and so on. We all know I’m a sucker […]

Truth: I’ll take any reason to celebrate the people I love. With Mother’s Day a few days away, I’m not only reflecting on the gift of my own littles, but also celebrating all the women and mamas who have led me throughout my life. Mama friends, mother figures, aunties, and of course my own mom, […]

Have you ever rushed into the kitchen after a busy day and wished you could somehow throw dinner together by snapping your fingers? Me too. And I do 🙂  It’s magic. Basically. It’s one of my little secret tricks to healthy cooking, made simple and easy: cook smarter, not harder. Once every month or two, I […]

Lately, it seems like every time I check my inbox or Instagram messages, I spot a question about our family breakfast routine. People say, “Your mornings look so relaxed!” or, “Your breakfasts look so easy!” Honestly, that’s because they are! We’ve finally cracked the code to enjoying the morning meal. Don’t get me wrong: with […]

Here we are at the end of another beautiful, impactful & FULL year. If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready for the reset of a fresh year. Not that we need to overhaul and “resolve” to change our lives in the New Year. But something about a fresh start is so life giving, whether it’s […]

Finding fun, useful & one-of-a-kind gifts for my sweet fam is one of my FAVORITE parts of the holiday season! Even though I’m not a big shopper— when it comes to the holidays, I always aim to get my family & friends things that they’ll genuinely love and use for years. And that often requires […]

It’s been a year since Noah started his little pre-preschool program, and since then, I’ve been having so much fun packing his lunches. This is the kind of thing that gets me going— like, how can I fit in the most nutritious, fun, colorful & creative foods, without doing the same thing every day or […]