Tomorrow morning I have the dreaded glucose test to make sure I don’t have gestational diabetes. It’s a rite of passage every pregnant woman comes to know well. Whether you pass or fail, one thing holds true…it is a…
Wellness
It was 100 degrees out yesterday. I’m 2o weeks pregnant, my toddler has a fever and apparently a double ear infection. Let that sink in for a minute. Yeah. Let’s just say by 5:15 when Micah rescued me came…
Quick & Easy Breakfast: Egg & Avocado “Salad” on Gluten-Free Toast
Avocado & Egg Salad on Gluten Free Toast I love eggs. I love avocado. What could be better than starting off your day with both of them! One of my usual breakfasts of choice is eggs over easy (hard when…
A couple of weeks ago, I got to interview Mandy Ingber about her new book Yogalosophy for Inner Strength. In case you don’t know, Mandy is kind of a BIG deal…wrapped in a normal, insanely down to earth human…
One of my favorite dinners that’s healthy, easy and uses up any leftover protein and veggies from the week is Quiche! I always have a gluten-free frozen pie crust in the freezer just in case. All you need for…
Regret. It’s a dirty little word. One that we try not to cling to. One that we make life decisions to avoid. But the truth of the matter is, it’s real. And you are lying if you tell yourself…
So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! Now what?! I’m going to let you in on a little secret…it’s not called labor because it’s relaxing. Carrying 25-35 (or more) of extra weight for nine months, creating a HUMAN BEING, and then getting…
In honor of Martin Luther King Day I’m gonna hit you with some wisdom this Monday morning. Yesterday was a rough day for me. Without getting into the unnecessary details, what should have been an amazing opportunity fell through…
On Miss Universe, Makeup and Societal Norms: What is Beautiful?
I watched the tail end of the Miss Universe pageant last night…which apparently was all I needed to watch for the good juicy drama. And the award goes to…Steve Harvey for ‘Most Awkward Television Moment Ever’. In case you…
MEAT FREE. GLUTEN FREE. DAIRY FREE (if you want). NUT FREE. And full of protein?! As an occasional vegetarian and often vegan with a crap ton of food allergies, I’m always in search of quick and easy meals I can actually…