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Recent blog posts

Intuitive Eating

Hindsight Is 20/20 Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself from a younger age and thought “Why did I hate my body so much? I look great!” Leaving yourself with the longing to just be able to go back and tell yourself or even to look like that once again. This is diet […]

Three Minute Thursdays; National High Five Day

This week our Three Minute Thursday falls on National High Five Day which got me thinking about how little we celebrate ourselves and one another. We are so quick to find faults, it is rare that we seek out the greatness we each bring every day. Sometimes it takes greatness just to get out of […]

Foodie Friday; Pepper Pizzas

This month our youngest chefs in Growing Healthy Kids are talking about healthy snacks. This week we focused on VEGGIES – which is why they made Pepper Pizzas! One of the biggest issues I hear from parents is how difficult it is to get their child to eat vegetables. There are some very simple strategies […]

Seed & Weed Wednesdays; Composting Options

For April we are going to focus on composting. You may be asking why an entire month devoted to this topic. The reason is because composting is THAT important! Our current farming practices are constantly extracting from our soil with very limited inputs going back into the soil to regenerate it. Our soil has been […]

Three Minute Thursdays; Probiotics

Most people have heard that they need probiotics, but do you know how to get them (other than yogurt) and why it is so dang important? Take three minutes to learn more! What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are “good” bacteria that optimize gut function. Our body contains more microbes than it does human cells!! Those microbes […]

Seed & Weed Wednesday; Soil Testing

Now is the time to get your soil in tip top condition for your garden which means soil testing. If this seems out of your league, trust me – I’ve got your back! It is as simple as sending a soil sample to your local cooperative extensions office. I am going to walk you through […]

Mindful Monday; Engaging in Mindful Conversations

This Mindful Monday I felt it was a good time to focus on the art of engaging in mindful conversations. I am not sure if it is a result of more time spent on social media, or the result of a fast paced, instant gratification society, but we have moved away from this practice. I […]

On Building Community

Somewhere around March of last year I decided I wanted to build acommunity. I had no idea what that would be like, but I felt that it wassomething I wanted and needed, so without any significant amount ofsoul-searching or consideration of deeper meaning, I began.I live in a condo, with a patio around the back […]

Foodie Friday; Veggie Packed Falafels

For some reason, this time of year always has me craving falafels. This Veggie Packed Falafels recipe was made by our Jr Chefs back in 2017 and it is still my go to recipe when those cravings hit! While the recipe itself is super simple, it does require thinking and planning ahead because you must […]