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Recipe: {No-Bake Spiced Pumpkin Bars} P+V+GF

I wanted to take a break from baking my traditional pumpkin pie and try something new this Thanksgiving. The result are incredibly simple, healthy, portable and delicious spiced pumpkin bars. Free of gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugars, it's hard to believe that these [...]
By |November 27th, 2013|Food + Recipes, Uncategorized|2 Comments|
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10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Give to the Less Fortunate

The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, but it also provides an opportunity to remember the struggle of those who lack what many of us take for granted. As our nation climbs its way back [...]
By |November 26th, 2013|Family, Featured Posts, Mind + Body, Parenting, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Recipe: {Spiced Pumpkin Bread Loaves} GF+V Optional

This is my own recipe for a healthier take on a classic Fall favorite. It's spiced with an aromatic blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. It's delicious fresh from the oven but I think it tastes even better the next day! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups [...]
By |November 17th, 2013|Food + Recipes, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Newborn Baby Visitor Guide: 15 Ways to Help & Support

In times past, extended families lived closer together and communities were tighter-knit providing built-in postpartum support. Women who had just given birth would stay indoors for a month or so to rest, regain her strength, and bond with her baby while family members and [...]
By |November 3rd, 2013|Baby + Kids, Featured Posts, Pregnancy + Birth, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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The Old-Fashioned Hot Water Bottle

It's the simple things in life that bring comfort, a sense of joy and well-being. Behold, the old-fashioned hot water bottle. Cuddling up with a "hottie" is like sipping a big mug of hot cocoa, snuggling by a toasty fire, or eating a bowl of [...]
By |October 24th, 2013|Natural Living, Natural Remedies, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Recipe: {Pumpkin Spice & Coconut Muffins} V+GF

These seasonal muffins from Green Kitchen Stories are not overly sweet and can be enjoyed for breakfast or served with frosting for dessert. The coconut milk makes them satisfying but light, and the orange and spices lend a warming flavor perfect for Fall. Dry Ingredients 1/2  cup [...]
By |October 23rd, 2013|Food + Recipes, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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10 Simple Ways to A Quiet Mind & Open Heart

Chances are if you are reading this post, then you have an overactive mind like mine. Whether it's ongoing chatter filling up space in our minds, inattention, distraction, or busyness, we often miss connecting with ourselves and the world around us. A quiet mind cultivates an [...]
By |October 11th, 2013|Featured Posts, Mind + Body, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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A Guide to Farming Methods, Terminology & Labeling

“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” ~ Masanobu Fukuoka, The One-Straw Revolution Consumers are becoming more and more conscientious about our planet, what goes on our plates, in our bodies, and the correlation between food [...]
By |September 29th, 2013|Food + Recipes, Natural Living, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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    Recipe: {Açaí Berry Cheesecake w Cacao Walnut Crust} P+R+V+GF

Recipe: {Açaí Berry Cheesecake w Cacao Walnut Crust} P+R+V+GF

This is one beautifully decadent "cheesecake" to be made for truly special occasions. Loaded with antioxidants and superfood goodness, this naturally sweetened dessert is deeply indulgent without any of the guilt! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours to soften, then [...]
By |September 27th, 2013|Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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20 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mothers

As a lactation professional and doula, I am often asked if I have any breastfeeding advice for new mothers. Below are some handy tips to help make the transition easier. Prepare ahead of time by taking a good prenatal breastfeeding class and reading a breastfeeding book such [...]
By |September 21st, 2013|Breastfeeding, Featured Posts, Uncategorized|1 Comment|
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