• Everyday Vegan Lemon Bars
    Coming off of the holidays I am so OVER eating all of the decadent foods and fattening fare. I just want fruits and veggies, broth soups and salads...and a little dessert. [read more]

  • Vegan Crépes
    Think you can't have crépes because you don't do eggs or dairy anymore? Then rejoice! Because you can still enjoy a plate full of these breakfast delights! [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]

  • Tofu Sticks
    Finger food...check, crispy breading...check, served with dipping sauce...check. I'd say these Tofu Sticks meet the Kid Food Requirements! [read more]

  • Basic Scrambled Tofu
    I love a good tofu scramble, but sometimes...I just don't want all the mushrooms and spinach and tomatoes...I turn into a 6 year old kid and just want it plain! [read more]

  • Vegan Food for Non-Vegans
    Someone recently said to me ‘You’re food looks great! I’ve got a Vegan friend who would love your site!’ This got me thinking… Do people really think that ‘If you eat meat, then vegan recipes just aren’t for you’ ? If so, PLEASE let me clear up that misconception!! [read more]

  • Keeping My Balance
    I've always considered myself a little 'odd'. Like anyone living with anxiety, I've got my own special combination of issues. But I'm finding that there are more people out there that can relate, than I thought... [read more]

  • Vegan Easy-Bake Oven Recipes
    If you didn't have one when you were a kid, you wanted one. I'm talking about an Easy-Bake oven! Now I've got some Vegan recipes for you....I mean your kids! [read more]

  • Puff Pastry With Cinnamon Apples
    Sometimes you've got to put together a dessert super fast. Whether its for guests coming over, or you promised your kids it was dessert night.... tonight! This dessert not only looks put together, but assembly is a snap and you will look like a superstar! [read more]

  • Weird by Design
    I'm a dork... a nerd...a brat...super sensitive...antisocial... and bossy. I'm not sure if everyone sees me like that... But I know me best...and I definitely am. [read more]

  • Black Bean Brownies
    I was the co-leader for my daughters Brownie troop. And everyone knew, I was the one who ‘eats healthy’. It was my turn to bring snack in for the girls and it was [read more]

  • How Chocolate Changed My Life
    Going to culinary school changed my life and opened my eyes to the potential for a different future. It was incredible! But I kind of expected that. What I didn't expect was what came after my classroom time was done. [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]

  • Oil-Free Hummus
    If you haven't made your own, you must! Its fast, its easy, you can customize it, and because of the chickpeas, it's basically a blob of protein! So no guilt! [read more]

  • Vegan French Toast
    So, I've posted this recipe before, but I just made it again last night...you know a breakfast for dinner situation...and I realized there was one big problem! [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]

  • Vindication is MINE!!!
    Honestly….I’m kind of loving that my husband and kids are seeing what I’m really doing at home while they are usually away at work and school.  Were they [read more]

  • The Meat Eaters’ Burden
    I know a lot of people who love animals down at their core. They work with them, they've built lives around caring for them, and they spend waaaay too much time talking about them. But they continue to eat meat. I've wondered at the conflict that must arise from this position. And their responsibility in helping to change our meat production system. [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.

 

If you found my page, I imagine that you are also a SAHM, and I just wanna say- STAY A MINUTE! You found me for a reason…

 

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