Happy almost New Year! Before we close out 2019 I thought it would be fun to look back at the top ten most popular posts from this year - thank you so much for being part of this community! I'd love to hear what you want me to write about in 2020 - if you have a request please let me know in the comments below. Also, I've been reflecting on [...] Continue Reading
Archives for December 2019
3 Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe with Goat Cheese
This three-ingredient appetizer has got it all - sweet, chewy dates, crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese tucked into each little morsel. Bacon wrapped dates are one of my go-to party recipes for three reasons: they're total crowd pleasers, super simple to make, and can be prepped ahead of time for holiday gatherings, game day, or any event that [...] Continue Reading
Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
These soft and chewy gluten-free gingerbread cookies blend sweet cinnamon and a hint of vanilla with zingy ginger and molasses. Like my paleo sugar cookies, they're surprisingly simple to make . . . especially if skip the royal icing for decorating. Instead, I used Rainbow Starfetti natural sprinkles to make eyes, a smile [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Moon Sand With 3 Ingredients
It’s squishy, it’s crumbly, and it crunches like a tiny bean bag when you squeeze it tight. You can mold with it, or you can smash it to smithereens. Although we’re big fans homemade play dough around here, moon sand is a totally different sensory experience. My kids love it, and I love that we can make it together in less than 10 minutes. You [...] Continue Reading
Hot Apple Cider Recipe (Stovetop, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Instructions)
Whether it's wielding icicle lightsabers at their grandparents or plunging fully clothed into the ocean in December, my kids seem determined to enjoy each year's winter play opportunities to the fullest. When they come in to warm up I usually serve herbal tea, but sometimes I surprise them with this easy hot apple cider recipe. Like my homemade hot [...] Continue Reading
10 Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about whether or not I still love sauna therapy and use mine regularly, or if it's like an abandoned piece of exercise equipment gathering dust. The answer is I absolutely love my sauna, and I've updated this post with research that explains why. Remember that time I shared a silly pic of [...] Continue Reading
