• Raw Kale and Apple Salad

    Even though I'm Vegan, I'm not the biggest fan of salads. Weird, I know. But this raw Kale and Apple salad has the perfect blend of tart and sweet that makes my tastebuds sing! [read more]
  • Tofu Ricotta

    Ricotta cheese is one of those things I felt like I had to have after going vegan. I mean how are you supposed to have a proper Lasagna without Ricotta cheese! [read more]
  • Cinnamon Cashew Date Milk

    Ok, now this is good! This cinnamon cashew date milk recipe makes a lightly sweet and creamy beverage with a dash of cinnamon. It’s like a dessert drink! And [read more]
  • Coconut Curry with Tofu

    I'm a little tired of talking about holiday food, how about you? Lets take a break and talk about this Coconut Curry with Tofu over Brown Rice. Warm, creamy, a little spicy, nourishing, delicious! [read more]
  • Hi-Protein Oatmeal Cookies

    Ok, so it might not be the most glamorous name, but these cookies are moist, chewy and just right sweet! Plus, they are made with good for you ingredients, AND are high in protein. Win win! [read more]
  • Zucchini Bread

    This zucchini bread is made with whole wheat flour, and heart healthy flax, but still manages to stay moist and tender. And it makes 2 loaves OR 2 dozen muffins! [read more]
  • 5 Ways to Beat The Blues

    Whether you’ve been feeling sad for awhile or just feel like you can’t get your act together in this season, here are 5 ways to beat the blues, especially if [read more]
  • Ingredient Spotlight: Agar

    If you haven’t heard of Agar, then let me be the first to introduce you!  For vegans it is an absolute must-have ingredient in your cooking toolbox, and for [read more]
  • Low-Fat Vegan Sweet Potato Custard

    I love the flavors of fall, especially the desserts! But eating those treats so close to the holidays, which will inevitably be filled with too much sugar, fat and calories is NOT in my eating plan. This recipe gives me the flavor fix without the side of 5 pounds! [read more]
  • When a Break Isn’t a Break

    Here it comes...The lump in my throat…the rising feeling of panic. My eyes dart around the room as they land upon each new mess...the growing frustration at what my day has become... This 4th day of our ‘Holiday Break’... [read more]
  • Pumpkin Crunch Bar

    Tis the season for all things Pumpkin! This treat has the classic pumpkin pie flavors, but features a crunch topping and is cut into bars for easy scarfing! [read more]
  • Smoky Chickpea Soup

    This soup is SO good. Warm and smoky with a light broth, Chicpeas and potatoes, it's easily one of my favorites. And with a 25 minute cook time its easy enough for the laziest cook! [read more]
  • Meet Kristin Fraser

    (photo by Romy Young – www.blogromy.com) Kristin Fraser was one of the first people I met when I arrived at the Natural Gourmet Institute for the first day of classes. [read more]
  • Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Flax

    There is nothing like fresh bread baking in the house. But sometimes whole grain breads can be a little...dry. Not this one! Chewy and a little sweet, it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. [read more]
  • Carrot Cake Muffins

    Carrot cake has always been one of my favorites. Its moist, spicy and densely flavorful! So what could be wrong with adding more carrot cake to my everyday life? Traditional [read more]
  • The Worst Part About Being Vegan

    Most people talk about the upsides of being Vegan... improved health, living compassionately, lessening our destruction of the environment. But there's another side not everyone talks about. [read more]
  • Mom-Time is EVERYTHING!

    I had the hardest time when my kids were really little. The adjustment from full- time job to full -time mom was… challenging. Over time, I got better at [read more]
  • The Cool Mom’s Club

    I actually sometimes felt bad for my kids, and a little embarrassed that I quite possibly wasn't as fun as some of the other moms. After many days of feeling faulty, I came to the conclusion that I was experiencing the effects of peer pressure- a desire to be a part of the popular crowd. [read more]

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Hello!

 

My name is Natalie and I’m a SAHM to 2 teenagers who are almost ready to fly the nest! 😟

 

I’M NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE ON THIS SITE as I’m taking a break from writing to focus on my last years as the head of child development in my household, and building my baby business @MSLBags

 

…but I’m keeping my site up because I think there’s a lot of helpful stuff for other Moms who might be struggling with this role like I did, and still do.

 

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