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Easy Gluten-Free Sourdough Bagels with King Arthur Flour
Just three months ago, the idea of waking up early on a Saturday to make gluten-free sourdough bagels for the entire week would have seemed laughable. I am the “to taste” cook in the house, and baking isn’t my forte, especially with gluten-free recipes where precision...
The All Green Smoothie!
Life is busy, especially when you’re juggling the schedules of your athletes. Here is a super simple game-changer recipe for you: The All Green Smoothie (better described as the Avocado Pineapple Smoothie). It’s an easy one to whip up, requiring just a few everyday...
The Power Break Smoothie
This Energizing Blueberry Almond Smoothie is a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition, making it a perfect choice for a quick breakfast or a rejuvenating snack. So, blend away and let this smoothie revitalize your day! SERVES 2 1 cup (150g) blueberries, frozen 1...
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Need a quick grab snack? If so, welcome to my kitchen, where I am about to whip up a batch of wholesome and delicious peanut butter energy balls. Packed with essential nutrients and natural goodness, these energy balls are the perfect pick-me-up when you need a boost...
Lemon Raspberry Chia Pudding
If you are looking for a quick breakfast or an afternoon treat, this is a great make ahead option! Super simple and can easily be altered. Serves 2 2 cups (470ml) unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk ½ cup (85g) chia seeds ½ lemon, zest & juice ½ tsp. vanilla...
To my little – It’s your last day of elementary school.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Well my little, it is here. Five years of elementary school have literally flown by for you. In true Callen fashion, you came barreling in and...
Mindful Eating 101
Do you ever think about how you eat? Do you grab just anything on the way to work and eat it in the car? Do you try to eat while checking emails or working? I know I am often guilty of this! If you are not being intentional about how and what you eat, it may be...
Sweet Potato Pancakes
If you are looking to change things up for breakfast, try these sweet potato pancakes! Subtly sweet and a great grain free alternative. Since I am feeding 3 growing boys, finding clean burning carbs is something I am always looking for. Serves 4 16 oz. (450g) sweet...
To my middle – It’s your last day of elementary school
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing a letter to your older brother and I am still having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that it is your turn. Facebook popped up memories of your Kindergarten graduation and I about became a puddle. ...
To my first born son on your last day of elementary school.
How are we already here? It seems just like yesterday, that you were climbing on the bus as a chubby, smiling 5 year old, barely looking back because you were so excited about the opportunity in front of you. I know, I know every mom ahead of me always...
What Meditation has to do with Gut Health
When you think of meditation you probably don’t associate it with better digestion and gut health. I know I didn’t until I learned just how much stress influences our gut health and just how powerful meditation is for decreasing stress. What Evolution Has to do With...
A Resource for my Thyroid Clients (or a cookbook for anybody)
My blog has been really quite this past year. There are a lot of reasons for this, but I have been growing my coaching practice and also shifting more content sharing to social media platforms. That being said, I am still going to use the blog to share resources and...
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Grain Free Veggie Pizza
So we have had an overabundance of broccoli at our house. My husband and I mixed up items on our grocery list and on the same day I bought a few heads of organic broccoli from Earthfare (they have had it on sale all month for $0.99) and he bought two huge bags of...
Kitchen Essentials :: Items I Use Everyday
I was asked a few weeks ago about my kitchen. Specifically, what tools could I not live without? And what would my dream kitchen look like? I actually love my kitchen. It’s an open concept and I don’t feel like I am stuck in a room away from people while I am cooking....
Protein Breakfast Bites
By the time I get to Friday mornings, I have pretty much run out of inspiration for breakfast. While I typically eat a protein smoothie, I am always looking for ideas to feed my growing boys, that are loaded with healthy fats and fiber, but eggs get boring quickly...
A Snapshot of Life: Packing Lunches
This year one of my goals is to share more about our daily lives. From the little things, like where I shop, how I buy in bulk, what school lunches look like, what snack time looks like etc. So today, I thought I would share a quick picture of my 1st graders school...
Our Favorite Cookie – Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of my favorite childhood memories was making chocolate chip cookies with my mom. We used to make the traditional Toll House recipe off the back of a bag of Nestle chocolate chips. While things have changed dramatically in our house from those day (no flour, no...