Healthy Breakfast Cookies. Yes they are a thing. A really good thing, especially with kids. Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies topped with chocolate, make for a good start to the day. We are coming off of a long few days. Started off last week with a rough time at school followed by 5 sick days!…
Bran Pear Molasses Bread
My Bran Pear Molasses Bread is a moist spiced bread with a slight molasses flavor. A lovely winter treat that is both comforting and wholesome. In the winter months, the fruit selection around here is a bit limited. Basically it’s lots of oranges, grapefruit, apples and pears, that’s about it. The citrus we both eat…
Real Life: Everyday Tips for Juggling a Baby and a Toddler
Although life with a 5 month old and a 2 ½ year old is fun and chaotic, there are a few things I’ve learned that make everyday life easier – Real Life: Everyday Tips for Juggling a Baby and a Toddler. It’s been 5 whole months since our Bean came into the world! And that…
One Pan Chicken Fajitas
Mexican food night at my house!!! I’ll make my One Pan Chicken Fajitas with peppers and onions. You bring the margaritas! Dinner made is one pan is totally my JAM! And have I mentioned it’s Mexican food! Oh boy! I love this recipe for so many reasons you guys! Let me count the ways: It’s…
Winter Sweet Potato Salad with Candied Walnuts
During the cold months, I love this Winter Sweet Potato Salad with Candied Walnuts. It’s hearty, pretty and oh so delicious. It’s snowing outside and wow is pretty. I wish you guys could see it. The air is filled with big white snow flakes floating about creating swirling clouds. As much as the cold isn’t…
Pumpkin Biscotti
It’s been cold here, which means we are all following a steady diet of hot drinks and tasty treats. Our current favorite are Pumpkin Biscotti! Now that we live with a 2.5 year old, hot chocolate has become our #1 winter beverage. Hot chocolate when we go for chilly walks. Hot Chocolate when we cozy…
2018 Intentions
It’s going to be a great year, I can feel it. And I’m kicking if off by sharing my 2018 Intentions – things I want to focus on being. I’m a goal setter. As evident by my list of goals I set every season. Normally things I want to do with the family on that…
Mushroom Bolognese (gluten-free, vegan)
Winter is a time for stews, soups and sauces. Today I’m sharing a fun twist on a classic – Mushroom Bolognese (gluten-free, vegan). It’s hearty, comforting, nutrient packed and meatless. As part of my 2018 intentions (more to come on this), I want to push myself to try new things this year. Whether it’s in…
Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake
Want to have your cake and eat it for breakfast too? Then this Lemon Yogurt Breakfast Cake is what you need to start the morning off right! Ever start the day with cake and coffee? It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures in my opinion. Lately we have been all about cakes at our house. A…
Ginger Molasses Granola
I’m starting the new year with a satisfying bowl of rich creamy yogurt and crunchy oh-so-good for you Ginger Molasses Granola. What a great year 2017 was. So many memorable moments. It was the year we got to meet our sweet little Cora “Beany.” Poppy started walking/running/climbing, the hub’s took an amazing paternity leave, and…