8 Tips To Save You Time & Money On The Whole 30

whole 30 tips

So…I know I have a few weeks before I start my Whole 30. BUT. That doesn’t mean I’m not planning like crazy to make sure that this experience is a good one. So I’m working through the ways that we can make it a positive, money-saving, time-saving experience. After all, if something is worth doing,…

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Time To Cut The Junk: Countdown To My Whole 30

whole 30 prep

It’s Women’s Health Week! And I’m on a mission to take better care of myself… I’m starting Whole 30! I think you’ll understand why in a minute. Time To Cut The Junk: Countdown To My Whole 30 Do you ever have one of those mornings where you feel hungover…except you didn’t drink anything the night…

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Easy Paleo Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

spaghetti squash bolognese

Me without pasta is never going to happen, but in the spirit of eating more whole foods, I decided to take a stab at using spaghetti squash in place of my normal whole wheat noodles. As an Italian girl, I’ll be honest: I wasn’t holding out much hope. I’ve used spaghetti squash before, but I have…

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UrthBox April Subscription Box Review

urthbox subscription box review

I believe in honesty. I received a free UrthBox in exchange for writing a review. I have a soft spot for subscription boxes. It’s a problem, I know…and if they contain food? Well, I’m always game to try new things…especially if they are tasty and delicious. When I was approached to try an Urthbox, of course I jumped…

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The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle

ultimate bundle

Do you sometimes feel like you’re a zookeeper? Maybe you feel this way all.the.time? I get it. I’m sure you’ve heard “not my circus, not my monkeys”…except this is your circus. And if you’re like me, you’re the “ring mommy”. And what a job it is! I didn’t have illusions of glamor, but all the laundry, diapers, stretch…

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9 Books That Will Improve Your Life

Earlier this week, I talked about how I realized I was fast becoming the dreaded martyr mom. Sure, I wear the Mombie badge with pride…but since The Baby has started sleeping, I’ve had some time to work on, well, me! Let me tell you, it’s been eye opening. I love to organize, make lists, and I…

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How To Stop Being A Martyr Mom

15 Ways To Stop Being A Martyr Mom

Let’s face it: motherhood is HARD, y’all. It’s a rough-and-tumble job in my house with two boys, and most days I don’t get a break. I find myself wondering why it’s so important that my child do a curated craft or bake each day. How can I stop being a martyr mom? 15 Ways To Stop…

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The Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child

The Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child

I’m about to share my soul with you. This post was really, really hard to write. It’s about parenting a critically ill child. But I value honesty, and health, so here goes nothin’: The Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child I’ve started and stopped writing so many posts I’ve lost count. I’m sure that there are…

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The Vaccination Debate: Why Vaccinating is So Important

vaccinating shouldn't be optional

eviFair warning: I’m about to get on my soapbox.   I’m sure you’ve heard all about the vaccination debate. But you know what? People are putting my children at risk because they are choosing to follow un-supported, poorly dispensed “advice” from people who are far from experts. These people choose to ignore the years of…

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Unprocessed October Challenge

unprocessed October

I’ll admit it…I’m a pumpkin-flavored everything fan. In fact, as I type this, I’m sitting here drinking at double tall, free-poured, breve, Pumpkin Spice Latte and noshing on a pumpkin scone. Yup. Score 800 calories for breakfast! To add to this, I didn’t work out this morning, since Ish had to be AT WORK at…

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