This past week has been quite a milestone for us, as Piper learns to use her potty. I had tried several times since she turned 2, but she simply was not interested. So I tried a new method this past week, that worked great for us. I am by no means an expert on this subject, but I thought I would share with you all what worked for us, since this was something I had been fearing. Once she got the hang of it, it was actually quite fun!
The reward method...READ MORE
November 26, 2012
Magic Date Balls
For Thanksgiving this year, I decided to make these amazing tiny bites of goodness, which I have dubbed "Magic Date Balls" appropriately.
With these Date Truffles from Sprouted Kitchen as my guide I created these tiny bites.
I love how easy it is to create homemade Almond Butter! Literally just put almonds in the food processor and whirl them up for about 8 minutes...voila you have almond butter!
I think what makes these so special is not...READ MORE
November 19, 2012
Mom Monday {healthy desserts for Thanksgiving}
My sweet mother-in-law asked for a few recipes she could choose from to make some healthy desserts for Thanksgiving this year. I have recently witnessed the genius of Dates, almond extract, and carob powder in creating the illusion of a sugary snack. Here are a few of my favorite dessert recipes for Thanksgiving. None of the recipes call for sugar. They use dates, honey, agave, or bananas as natural sweeteners. I would love to hear from you if you try any...READ MORE
November 12, 2012
Mom Monday {life changing food blog}
So I could not be more excited to share this latest food blog and magazine with you all. It's called Bona Food, and I am completely addicted. Bona Food has such an amazing approach to food, that I have already made 5 different recipes since discovering it last week, and I have tons more on my agenda. I think what works so well about their approach is that not only are they focused on making good, healthy, fabulous food, but the recipes are so quick and...READ MORE
November 5, 2012
Mom Monday {Halloween}
Halloween was so much fun this year. Piper chose what she wanted to be for Halloween....a kittycat ghost! It was so cute, asking her time and again during the weeks leading up to Halloween, and each time she would say "I wanna be a kittycat ghost". I really felt it was such a great opportunity to support her creativity and give her that sense of confidence, so we ran with it! My mom made the adorable cat ears, tail and ghost shirts.
I even dressed up as...READ MORE
