I am a mama sharing my journey through life and motherhood, one coffee, one day, and one squishy toddler hug at a time. Here you will find delicious and practical recipes, tips for nontoxic and sustainable living and so much more! I am a selfcare advocate inspiring mamas to live more simply and find the joy in motherhood.
It’s time for another Plastic Free July! I have participated in a few of these since it was first started in 2011. I have already made a lot of changes in my lifestyle to be more eco-friendly and eliminate the majority of plastic and single use items, but there is always room for improvement! Plastic […]
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I have developed a new breakfast obsession that I am so excited to share with you guys: Chickpea Omelete! This is such a versatile recipe that is so fun to experiment with. By now you probably realize that my favorite recipes are usually the ones that I can mix and match whatever I have on […]
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If you know me, you know I am a sucker for all things lavender! Lavender drinks, lavender food, lavender essential oil, lavender literally anything! In fact, recently became obsessed with trying all things floral flavored. Ironically, for no good reason at all, I used to be convinced I didn’t like floral flavors. That was until […]
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One of the things I get asked about the most is eating vegan on a budget. I can’t tell you how many times I have been told by someone, “I couldn’t eat like that, it’s too expensive.” You might be surprised how inexpensive a vegan diet can actually be. It can even be less expensive […]
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Lentil Boats If you’re like me, you like a recipe that is quick, easy, packs in a lot of nutrients and of course is delicious! Lucky for you this recipe checks all those boxes (and maybe a few more). It is made with inexpensive ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand! The […]
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Cloth Diaper Basics So you are thinking about cloth diapering? Yay! I am so excited for you and I am so happy you ended up here! I am “that mom” that talks about cloth diapers to anyone and everyone. That’s why I wanted to put together this blog to make the idea of cloth diapering […]
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“While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about.” Angela Schwindt #1 Move More Have you ever noticed how toddlers never seem to stop moving? My daughter is always climbing, running, dancing and exploring. She is so eager to to get up in the morning […]
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Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love! This is such a beautiful thing to me. However, I don’t love all the consumerism and waste that comes from the holiday. I believe there is a way to share and celebrate your love while also loving and protecting mother earth. I wanted to put together a […]
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If you’ve seen my post about about making your own DIY Oat Milk (find it here) then you know that I love to make my own milk because it is quick, easy, budget friendly and reduces waste. All of which are super important to me! I love to make oat milk because it is the […]
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Elderberry Syrup I have always been one to do things a little unconventionally and considered myself to be pretty natural minded. It wasn’t until I became a mom that I really started researching every little thing and went full blown “crunchy mom.” Turns out what I had considered natural before was mostly misguided and hadn’t […]
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