• Lavendar Lemonade

    It is HOT outside! And what goes better with summertime than Lemonade! But this one has a twist that makes it perfect for your fancier friends! [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]
  • Cherry Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

    For me, a meal isn’t complete without dessert. Just a little tasty treat. But as a grown up, I know that dessert has a lot of what I don’t need to be eating!! So it seems [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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • Ingredient Spotlight: Turmeric

    Keep hearing about the medicinal properties of Turmeric but have no idea how to take it? Here's the 411 on this anti-inflammatory powerhouse, and how you can reap the benefits! [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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • Strawberry Mousse

    If you haven't whipped up Aquafaba, or bean brine, you are in for some fun! Watch as this liquid that you would usually pour down the drain is transformed into a fluffy sweet treat! [read more]
  • Low-Cal Red Lentil Soup

    This soup is going to be your BEST FRIEND!! One cup of this warm hearty goodness is low in fat, only 85 calories, and is ready in just 30 minutes!!! I mean come on...How much better does it get?!! [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]
  • Turmeric Thai Iced Tea

    Get the anti-inflammatory benefits of Turmeric in a delicious iced drink that's perfect for hot days. Its so good, you will forget its good for you! [read more]
  • The Dust Made Me Do It

    There is something about certain kinds of dirt that can send me into an obsessive fixation. It’s not so much the smudges, marks, or stuck on kind.  I mean, yeah, that [read more]
  • 30 Days to Vegan.

    Its been over 10 years since I decided to go vegan. Find out why it only took me 30 days to commit a decision that would affect the rest of my life. [read more]
  • The New Me!

    Its the beginning of a new year! Time for New Year's Resolutions, diets, workouts, and the new "ME'! Except...I am SO not feeling that... [read more]
  • Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    It has been quite a ride to bring you this post. I actually wanted to do it a couple of days ago, but I had a catastrophe... My blueberries all sunk!! [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]
  • My Mid-Life… Crisis?

    I think I’m going through a mid-life crisis. No for real. Not the alarming, I’m going to do something rash, or buy the female equivalent of a penis-mobile kind. More of [read more]

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About Me

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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