• Broth Based Potato Soup
    I'm not sure if I've ever had a soup like this before, but you know when you've got something stuck in your head and you just have to have it. This is that soup. [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 SAHM Graduate Fund
    Not only can the experience of staying home rob SAHM's of their confidence, but it can limit their personal aspirations, and their future earning potential. We need to evolve this role so we can decide to stay home, and still have a fulfilling future after that job is done. [read more]

  • The Only Vegan in the House
    In general, I would say I am a pretty average person. I am 42 years old, a stay at home mom to two children, and the wife of a busy husband. I’m also Vegan. Which didn’t [read more]

  • Chia Berry Jam
    This 4 ingredient jam features chia seeds, is sweetened only with maple syrup, and uses a bag of frozen fruit. Making it healthy AND easy! [read more]

  • Veggies and Dumplings
    Did you know that its Fall already?! That means time for soups and stews. And I've updated this familiar favorite to have all the flavor, without the meat! [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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • 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 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]

  • 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]

  • Butternut Squash Dumplings
    I'm a big believer that if you want to eat good food, you have to buy good food. It has to be there to inspire you... to remind you...to guilt you for allowing it to sit there day after day... [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]

  • 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]

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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…

 

MAYBE THERE  IS A MESSAGE YOU WERE MEANT TO FIND ON THIS PAGE.

 

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