• Black Bean Empanadas with Tempeh
    I love Empanadas! They are little hand held pockets of delightful goodness! Often served as appetizers, I made mine fit for dinner fare with a bump in protein from some Tempeh! [read more]

  • Deviled Potatoes
    Need something to take to that Easter get-together? Here's your answer! These easy appetizers pack the flavors of a deviled egg in a perfectly portioned potato bite! [read more]

  • Low-Fat Pistachio Pesto
    Did you know that a classic pesto can have around 575 calories and 82 grams of fat per serving!! Don't panic! There's no need to give it up- just try my low-fat version with a fraction of the fat! [read more]

  • Stop Dieting, Start Living!
    By Kristin Fraser “Don’t start a diet that has an expiration date. Focus on a lifestyle that will last forever.” A lack of optimal health seems to be an ongoing [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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Low Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
    Juice cleanses and raw food cleanses are nothing new to me. But this time I'm putting together something I've never done before...a cleanse for the kids! [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 Chicpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
    Tuna salad is one of those things that people can get very particular about...some like sweet pickles, or dill pickles, I've even seen nuts. This is your basic go-to recipe. Its the way I like it, pretty straightforward, but go forth and make it your own! [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]

  • 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]

  • School of Kravitz
    It never occurred to me before, but when I think about it, Lenny Kravitz was my life. In one of those twists of fate, I came to spend time with a woman who actually KNEW [read more]

  • Let’s Just Not….
    ‘Now don’t panic….’ Really?! How am I not supposed to panic after someone starts their sentence with those words. ‘What is it?!’ I immediately start to panic. My [read more]

  • Amaranth Porridge
    Breakfast can get booooorrriiiing. Its gotta be nutritious, protein rich, and most important...fast!! Here's something new for your morning routine. Its high in protein, Gluten-free, different and delicious!! [read more]

  • Vegan Flan
    If you have never tried Flan before, it's a creamy delicious custard swimming in caramel sugar syrup. If you love Flan, but are Vegan now... time to meet my Vegan Flan! [read more]

  • What To Do If Your Kid Hates ‘Healthy Stuff’…
    'What's that? .... I don't like those ...I'm not eating anything that has vegetables in it! If you are a parent, no doubt you've heard one of those declarations and I'm sure a few other 'rules' that kids create for what they will and won't eat. Yes, my kids too. [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]

  • Vegan Coconut Milk Caramels
    You asked for it, you got it! Vegan Coconut Caramel Candy! The kind you unwrap and savor! I swear I'm gonna get back to healthier meals...right after this... [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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