In case you have been living under a rock, the newest buzz in the health field is the microbiome. Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, yeasts, and other things that are far beyond my comprehension. Collectively your Gut microbiome is nothing short of a microbial metropolis. Like any good city, it… Continue reading VARIETY matters.
If Cinderella had a wicked stepsister today, it wouldn’t be a person…it would be forever chemicals. Also known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), these compounds were designed to make life easier: stain-proof couches, nonstick pans, waterproof jackets. I mean as a mom who washes the slip covers, cooks and cleans pans, and does laundry… Continue reading Forever Chemicals…The Party Crasher That Never Leaves
Sprouting seeds is basically gardening for the impatient. Why wait months for full grown vegetables when you can turn tiny seeds into nutrient packed superfoods in just a few days? Kids LOVE watching sprouts. A little hidden secret, if they grow something they will eat it. All you need is a jar, some seeds, grains,… Continue reading Sprout Something Sunday
This post is for quite a few friends who have reached out with Easter basket inquiries…and also to show off my other cutie pie son since my last post only featured one. Part of the reason of me starting this blog was because I get a lot of questions about healthy eating from friends and… Continue reading When the Bunny Comes…
40 and filterless. Dear Lord. Does everyone lose their filters at 40? Is it just me? Should I pray to find my filter again? Is this a blessing? Have I finally given up on caring what others think of me? Help me Lord, because I feel slightly liberated, but also slightly freaked out. Offending people… Continue reading The Lesser of 2 Evils in Easter Candy
I am writing this post SUPER fast. This blog is not abandoned as some may think. I have several “drafts”, just waiting for PICTURES to come from SOMEWHERE. As in, need to be captured, or ARE captured and sitting on my backup hard drive SOMEWHERE. But about 5 minutes ago, my youngest told me they… Continue reading Victorious Valentine’s
We just had the luxury of a four day weekend with the kids, with no trips planned. It was totally awesome, with nothing but outside time, reading, a trip to see Trolls, sleepovers, football games, and birthday parties. Wish all weeks had four day weekends. We ventured out for our annual walk with close friends… Continue reading Osage Oranges
Pretty sure the first two words in my title don’t belong together. Warning: I am about to vent. This is not my normal “cupcakes and rainbows self” as my dear friend likes to describe me. I really loathe Halloween. As a matter of fact I may dislike the last week of October as much as… Continue reading Healthy Halloween 5 Ways
I am designating this blog to show my utmost appreciation to all the people in my life who threw me a fabulous party last Saturday. I just had a “milestone” birthday, although I am sticking to the story of Forever 21. My dad says the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and I am… Continue reading Party Time!
I will never be a food blogger, as I cannot follow a recipe. I can however COOK. This is a true miracle that should be put in writing, as this was not always the case. In my teens, eggs in a pan totaled our microwave. I did not cook much at all until after college. As in, my cooking… Continue reading Pumpkin Pudding
The Natural Nester 