Learn how to love and nourish your body
My husband and I are full on nesting as we prepare for our little one to arrive! I decided to make some lactation smoothies to have something on hand when I'm in a pinch. I was inspired by Diary of a Fit Mommy who has a great post on 15 freezer meals before your baby [...]
Squash is a wonderful treat in the fall and winter time. I love to use it to create new recipes and flavors as the seasons change. Frequently, people buy or receive an abundance of squash in the fall and then don't know how to use it! I thought I would devote this post to how [...]
This is a rich and satisfying easy chili recipe! It can be made in under an hour and served or stored in the fridge for the next few days. It also has the option to be low in carbohydrates if you omit the kidney beans. Serves: 4-6 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef, [...]
Minnehaha Falls This last weekend my husband and I had the opportunity to spend some time with family in the Twin Cities area at Minnehaha Falls. It was great to catch up with extended family and see the beautiful falls. We went on Saturday and we didn't realize how packed it was going [...]
Fall is in the air! The temperature has dropped drastically here in North Dakota with an average of 50-60 degrees. The leaves are starting to change colors and the sweaters and jeans are on - at least for most of us! Pumpkin everything is showing up in stores and we're starting to think about what [...]
A Little History.. When I was little and my family was going on a car trip, my mom would always make banana chocolate chip muffins. They were full of sugar, refined flour and LOTS of chocolate chips. They were one of my favorite road trip snacks. I remember one particular instance when we were leaving [...]
Here are some small meal/snack ideas to get you through your day. Eat every 3-4 hours to help aid in blood sugar stability and ward off those cravings and dips in energy! The secret key to consistent energy levels, good moods, mental clarity, supported metabolism, decreased sugar cravings and avoiding getting “hangry” is blood sugar [...]
