Well Hello, and Happy September! September is so great because it is the lead-in to autumn. Fall! And fall...whether real, or (in my case) only imaginary, is the best!! If you've been around a while you know that I am a big fan of fall. I always have been. In my dream life I spend every September through November somewhere with crisp autumn air and falling leaves... (it's only fair that the tables are turned and I get to be jealous of some of you for a few months a year, right?...)
Health/Fitness
Cookie Dough Balls {inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday.}
I don't know about the rest of you, but in the heat of summer, cooking is just not high on my priority list. Who wants to think about a hot stove when you feel like you live in a hot stove? We've been eating a lot of quinoa salads, yummy burrito bowls, and anything that can go on the grill. Oh, and ice cream. Obviously. But kids still need snacks, right? So I've been trying out some new recipes for snacks that: A) kids like, and B) have some nutritional value. :) You might remember that I
Fitness Hacks for Summer, Travel, and all of the Busy Days
Hey Friends! I'm touching bases from Southern California where I am over half way through my 5-week trip. It has continued to be a sweet mix of speaking events, surf contests, time with friends and some fun adventures that we don't get in Hawaii. Dave and Levi have joined Luke and I now, so it's even more fun. But we're definitely off schedule. We are staying up late, and having trouble waking up. We're eating out more than usual (I'm looking at you, In N Out Burger) and no doubt, certain
Mile High Black and White Freezer Fudge, (Inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday)
Sharing my love of the Mile High Black and White Freezer Fudge from Oh She Glows Every Day Cookbook. True story: When it comes to sweets, fudge is my favorite. I'd trade most cookies, cakes, or pies for a simple pan piece of chocolate fudge. I could eat it every day. But I don't. Of course. I might make fudge once or twice a year, and that is usually during the holidays. Because, there is pretty much nothing at all healthy about fudge, and like it or not, adulting means making grown-up
Champion (Vegetable) Chili
I'm sharing a delicious recipe for Champion Chili (Vegetarian) from the How Not to Die Cookbook. Thank you guys so much for all of the great comments over at my last post. It's so interesting to read about all of the food journeys in this community--A lot of you have either been vegetarian in the past, or are moving that direction now. I loved hearing that the post was timely for many of you! (I recently read somewhere that there are 60% more vegetarians in America now than just a few years
What I’m Eating and “How not to Die.” My Eating Evolution and A Book Giveaway.
If you've been around here long, you've probably heard me talk about how I eat, which is pretty well summed up as "Everything in moderation." It's been that way for nearly 16 years, ever since I gave up dieting and made some radical changes in my relationship with food and exercise. This scary move away from a lifetime habit of diet plans and strict workout routines resulted in my finally experiencing freedom, and (the surprising icing on the cake) -- landing naturally at my ideal
The Best Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Moist and Delicious Brownies
Healthy, gluten-free, sugar-free brownies that are super moist and taste amazing! Two weeks into my sugar-fast month and things are going well! Since I don't typically eat a ton of sugary foods, it hasn't been too torturous. However, I also don't normally restrict myself from any-thing, so I have caught myself more than once reaching for something sweet, only to stop short (and cry a small, silent tear.) So though I haven't suffered too much, I have craved something sweet after a meal. I
Boy Mom Book: Can I get Your Input? On Raising Healthy Boys
Hey friends! I am really excited right now! As I mentioned in my New Year's post, I am on the official countdown to turning in my full Boy Mom Book manuscript in April. April may sound far away, but as all busy moms know, it will be here in the blink of an eye! The good news is, I've been working on this book since last May. And I'm so thankful that this first book contract has offered me such a reasonable schedule. Because life is so full for my family right now, it's a huge blessing to
