Waiting in the grocery store line last night, I started chatting with an elderly woman who was next in front of me. Really, it was rather rude of me because I had interrupted her when I overhead her mention one of my favorite stores to another gal in line. Before […]
There’s this magical time that we all get every day : it’s called dinner. The great thing is, it doesn’t have to be a fancy meal around a fancy table to have the magic. It could be pizza at the white picnic tables at Costco, or a quick meal standing […]
Oh cauliflower, we’re seeing it pop up ALL over as a healthier alternative, aren’t we? Cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower alfredo sauce and cauliflower breadsticks—-just a few of the ways cauliflower is used in place of heavier foods. But is it really all that healthy?! Today I thought we’d […]
My mom had me when she was 38. I had turned breech during the last few weeks of her pregnancy so, I ended up being a scheduled C-Section. Then 3 years later, my sister came along and at 41, my mom rocked a natural VBAC. Growing up, my mom never […]
Over the weekend, we did a huge family grocery shopping trip and of course, I couldn’t help but pick up my first Butternut Squash of the season. Ideally we would’ve grown it ourselves, but since we’re still waiting for a building permit (I need to write a post about building […]
Welcome to the first Saturday of September. It’s mid-morning and I sit here, still in jammies, typing out this recipe for you all. Two kids are gone with Daddy to get new tires for the car and the other one is riding her trike around INSIDE the house, with her preschool shoes […]
Breakfast cookies are the number one thing we bake together around here. They’re usually a one bowl recipe, they’re inexpensive to make, usually fairly healthy and super versatile, which makes them great for those times when I don’t want to grocery shop. If you can keep some old fashioned oats, coconut […]
When I was a kid, my mom’s nickname was Grainy, because she ate so incredibly healthy. But my sister and I? We ate lots of Mac ‘n cheese and Top Ramen, with healthy things here and there, although they weren’t our favorites. Now as an adult, I have very […]
Before our oldest could even walk, I started making him smoothies and after talking with many of you, I know I’m not alone in this. Just like sharing birth stories, women get fired up about what they put in their smoothies. Everyone has some unique ideas about what works for […]
When I started NW Healthy Mama almost a year ago, it became quickly apparent that this area is FULL of talented women. Today I want to share an opportunity with you, that’s too good to pass up. If you’re a local grower, maker or creator, come in close and pay attention. […]
When I was a kid, my Mom walked up the road to get milk from our farmer neighbor. Sounds so old fashioned, right? Well, it wasn’t even that long ago (since I just turned 32). It was simply the fact that we lived in a cool area where supporting your […]
We started basil from seed for the first time this year. It sits in a sunny window where the kids and I can’t help but walk by and sniff it multiple times of day. Even though it’s still small, it already smells like one of the best things in the world! Yesterday I […]
Driving down the road, I see flower farmers off to one side and then a few miles later I pass the gardener, who brings her produce to my local Farmer’s Market. Watching them out working hard, supporting their community and their family gives me a sense of pride to be living in […]
Our first year of Rookies baseball started this week. At least, I think that’s what it’s called? The next step up from T-ball? Rookies, right? Can you tell how new I am? Anyway- watching those man-boys out on the field makes me full of ALL the feelings. They are so […]
