Life Update: It's been a long time since I just talked about what the current state of my life is, so I thought I'd do a quick recap. Life plugs along as usual, and another school year is coming to close. With that comes a constant stream of activities, finals, open houses, … [Read more...]
Why GREEN Foods Are So Important for Runners
I am a NOWWellness Influencer and have been given products to sample, however, I was not paid to write this post. The FTC requires that I disclose this but I was using and loving many of them before working with this company. All opinions are my own. It's pretty safe to … [Read more...]
Homemade Grain-Free Gluten-Free Granola
Both my husband and my daughter suffer from gluten intolerance and other GI issues. It has been many years of discomfort for my husband and my daughter seems to get worse and worse the older she gets. The doctors have told us there is no real cure so out of sheer desperation we … [Read more...]
Easy Oatmeal Nut Butter Granola Bars
There is finally a chill in the air here in Southern California. I put on my long sleeve shirt and long pants for the first time since last winter and it feels great! I was wondering when I would get into the Thanksgiving spirit and now that the weather is a little cooler, I am … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtle Overnight Oats
It took me forever to get on the Overnight Oats bandwagon. I think my first experience was just last year. I guess I'm so used to eating hot oats that the idea of cold didn't sound very appealing to me. One day last year when I was training for the Boston Marathon, I had to … [Read more...]
Moist and Fluffy Reduced Sugar Blueberry Muffins and How to Keep the Dough from Turning Purple
Good morning, all. This weekend has flown by as usual. I must say, I've been in a little funk the last few days. I wrote a big, long post about it, you know the ones I write? Where I get all emotional and stuff. I know many of you love those.. and so do I, but sometimes I … [Read more...]
A Weekend at Big Bear and Reduced Sugar Slow Cooker Granola
I'm linking up with Tina Muir and Confessions of a Mother Runner for Meatless Monday. Head over there and check out some of the great recipes they have. Happy Monday everyone! I had the best weekend ever! A few months ago I decided to sqeeze one last getaway in with my … [Read more...]
Horchata Protein Smoothie
I'm linking up with Tina Muir and Confessions of a Mother Runner for Meatless Monday. Head over there and check out some of the great recipes they have. The kids got out of school on Friday and summer vacation has officially begun. As much as I hate that parents … [Read more...]
Overnight Maple Raspberry Chia Pudding
I'm linking up with Tina Muir and Confessions of a Mother Runner for Meatless Monday. Head over there and check out some of the great recipes they have. Last Thursday it rained all day here in SoCal! I know for most this is no big deal, but, as you may know, we are in … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Crepes
I've spent the last few days in the hospital with my Mom. She had surgery on her heart. She will be okay and is already on the mend, but it's been an emotionally charged few days watching her go through this. Being in the hospital makes you realize how fortunate we … [Read more...]
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