Ready for some summer BBQ treats? These were a favorite for my husband and kids this past weekend. The best part was that I didn’t have to worry about the sugar crash from too many sweets. These strawberry bars remind me of a soft shortbread cookie, but with pockets...
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How to Get Housework Done Without Back Pain
Did you enjoy a relaxing weekend at home or feel overwhelmed with the “to do” list? Did you cram all your household chores into a Saturday morning so you could actually have some fun later in the day with your family? I feel like our chore list just keeps getting...
Friday Foodspiration: Greek Salad Dip
This is the perfect healthy addition to your summer BBQ table. In fact, it’s veggies dipped in veggies (or use my kids favorite multi grain pita chips). This is a hummus base with all your favorite Greek salad toppings. This recipe does contain dairy, but for me a...
A Parents Guide to a Mindful Summer
Being a parent doubles your reasons for being mindful because living in the moment benefits you and your children. As you increase your own peace of mind, you’re becoming a stronger role model for the rest of your family. Your children will feel more secure and may be...
Friday Foodspiration: Scallops Alfredo-ish
Pasta is one of my all time favorites! It was the one thing I couldn’t imagine giving up when I considered going gluten free to improve my digestive health. Fortunately, I found zucchini noodles and love to experiment with a variety and sauce combinations. With no...
7 Mistakes Women Make When Training After Childbirth
When done well, strength and endurance training will support all the transitions that happen in the body and in life following childbirth. We all want to feel strong, energetic, and competent in our bodies and training can give us just that. However, new moms often...
Friday Foodspiration: Spiced {Beer} Nuts
A sweet and spicy nut mix that is perfect these mild Spring evenings, sitting on the back porch, sipping a cold beer. Traditionally these types of mixes are called “Beer Nuts”, but that doesn’t mean you have to be drinking beer. I’ll make my “Riesling Nuts” and my...
7 Tips to Start Healing a Diastasis Recti
Do you feel like you still look pregnant months after giving birth? Does you stomach bulge when you try to do an ab exercise? Do you feel especially weak through your core and low back after having a baby? If so, you might have diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is a...
Friday Foodspiration: Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Every since going gluten, grain, and dairy free I have been looking for the perfect cookie, but they usually are hard as rocks after they cool. I have finally found my favorite chewy chocolate chunk cookie recipe. The key is letting the mixture set in the refrigerator...
Friday Foodspiration: Avocado Shrimp Salad
Ready for your Cinco de Mayo party? As a Maryland girl, I put an Old Bay Twist on all the Mexican flavors in this Avocado Shrimp Salad but you could use any spice on your shrimp that you like. It is perfect for a party appetizer with tortilla chips or as meal in some...











