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My Son’s Birth Story

Last month, I shared my daughter’s birth story. This month, I’m sharing my son’s birth story, which is fitting because it’s also his birthday month! Birth Story – Act I The night before I went into labor, I kept wondering if I was going into labor.   I was going to the bathroom a lot …

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The Best Healthy(ish) Treats That Deliver Right to Your Door

Perhaps you use your oven for storage or maybe you have baker’s burnout from all the banana bread you made last year.  I get it.  Sometimes it’s worth paying someone to save you time and effort, but if you’re like me, most commercially available baked goods don’t leave you feeling so hot.  There are plenty …

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Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

These lemon poppyseed cookies offer a refreshing burst of lemony flavor, while still providing the comforting vibe of a classic chocolate chip cookie. They are free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar, with an option to make them completely vegan. Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened but not melted 1/2 cup coconut sugar juice of …

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The Day I Became a Mother

In a nod to Women’s History Month, I’m sharing an important moment in my history: the day I became a mother. Here is my daughter’s birth story. ***Trigger warning: Fertility issues and birth interventions*** How it all began When Steven and I first started dating, way before having babies was a consideration, he had surgery …

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