5 TIPS TO RE-GAIN YOUR S**T 04/14/2016 The saying “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” seems to apply perfectly to motherhood. As I am waiting patiently for my son in the car line outside of his school as I hear the kids laugh and play afar, and all the moms start leaving their cars to be the first ones to pick up their little bundles of joy I can’t help but think, how they all look like they have their shit together, while I barely do. How they seem to have this parenting gig under control with their neat
The saying “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” seems to apply perfectly to motherhood. As I am waiting patiently for my son in the car line outside of his school as I hear the kids laugh and play afar, and all the moms start leaving their cars to be the first ones to pick up their little bundles of joy I can’t help but think, how they all look like they have their shit together, while I barely do. How they seem to have this parenting gig under control with their neat
Food Manifesto 04/14/2016 While studying Culinary Nutrition a couple years ago our first homework’s was to write our food philosophy. I’m very excited to see that today I still stand by it. Health starts in the kitchen- The more you cook, the more control you have over what nourishes your body. Eat real food– It’s as simple and basic as eating things from nature. One size doesn’t fit all– We are all so different from one another why should we all follow the same diet or lifestyle. What works for some may not work for
While studying Culinary Nutrition a couple years ago our first homework’s was to write our food philosophy. I’m very excited to see that today I still stand by it. Health starts in the kitchen- The more you cook, the more control you have over what nourishes your body. Eat real food– It’s as simple and basic as eating things from nature. One size doesn’t fit all– We are all so different from one another why should we all follow the same diet or lifestyle. What works for some may not work for
5 CHORES I NOW ENJOY DOING. BLAME MOTHERHOOD. 04/14/2016 I never thought I would enjoy house work duties, in fact, every time I had to fold a towel, I got a painful cramp on my hand. I dreaded doing our household chores so much, that I used real plates, judiciously, and jeans were not washed unless they were so dirty they could stand by themselves. Fast forward a few years and a few kids later and I have come to really enjoy most of the things I really hated doing. Maybe it is getting some time to myself, feeling like I did more than referee my
I never thought I would enjoy house work duties, in fact, every time I had to fold a towel, I got a painful cramp on my hand. I dreaded doing our household chores so much, that I used real plates, judiciously, and jeans were not washed unless they were so dirty they could stand by themselves. Fast forward a few years and a few kids later and I have come to really enjoy most of the things I really hated doing. Maybe it is getting some time to myself, feeling like I did more than referee my
INTUITIVE EXERCISE- VIDEO 04/14/2016 Intuition is having its moment. Following trends no longer applies when it comes to self-care. How can it when we are all so unique? Learning how to move from an intuitive place makes exercise no longer feel like a chore, punishment or fear from gaining weight. It becomes a true act of self love something your truly enjoy doing without even having to think about it. Learn how to intuitively exercise in this video:
Intuition is having its moment. Following trends no longer applies when it comes to self-care. How can it when we are all so unique? Learning how to move from an intuitive place makes exercise no longer feel like a chore, punishment or fear from gaining weight. It becomes a true act of self love something your truly enjoy doing without even having to think about it. Learn how to intuitively exercise in this video:
PLACENTA WITH A SIDE OF RICE: 5 REASONS I DECIDED TO EAT MY PLACENTA AFTER MY SECOND PREGNANCY. 04/14/2016 After a really rough Post Partum time with my first son. Not only did I feel depressed, but between the never ending demands of a screaming/colicky child, having to breastfeed what felt like almost-every–minute-of-the-day and getting little to no sleep I felt drained, finished and just wanted to get my old life back. Everybody wanted to chip in with life saving advice, “give him formula”, “let him cry”, “Don’t feed him on demand”, “Sleep when he sleeps”, “you should have eaten your placenta, you
After a really rough Post Partum time with my first son. Not only did I feel depressed, but between the never ending demands of a screaming/colicky child, having to breastfeed what felt like almost-every–minute-of-the-day and getting little to no sleep I felt drained, finished and just wanted to get my old life back. Everybody wanted to chip in with life saving advice, “give him formula”, “let him cry”, “Don’t feed him on demand”, “Sleep when he sleeps”, “you should have eaten your placenta, you
DIY Tea Blends 04/14/2016 Forget the tea bags and make your own tea blend using ingredients that are already in your kitchen cabinet, this will not only allow you to save money, contaminate less and drink fresher teas without any added flavoring, but you’ll also get to feel like an alchemist and hippie at the same time. All you need to do is open your kitchen cabinets to get started. The benefits of spices are too long to list. From the ability to fight infection, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, prevent
Forget the tea bags and make your own tea blend using ingredients that are already in your kitchen cabinet, this will not only allow you to save money, contaminate less and drink fresher teas without any added flavoring, but you’ll also get to feel like an alchemist and hippie at the same time. All you need to do is open your kitchen cabinets to get started. The benefits of spices are too long to list. From the ability to fight infection, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, prevent