My Source Life

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]
An Unexpected Gift

Sometimes the thing you think has ruined everything turns out to be just what you needed. [read more]
Oil-Free Homestyle Vegetable Soup

If you have ever gone on a diet or tried to lose weight, chances are you've eaten your fair share of soup! But there are real reasons behind that trend. [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]
Ink-Me!

I'm turning 40 in April. And I want to get a tattoo. I've wanted to get another one for a long time, but I always waffled on what to get, until now. [read more]
Lentil, Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Puffs

Looking for a way to get more healthy food into your kids? Try this pocket of savory goodness wrapped up in puff pastry. Don't worry...You can have some too. [read more]
What a Difference a Year Makes

On June 8 2016, mysourcelife.com will officially be 1 year old! The weirdest part is... I never saw it coming... [read more]
8 Tips I’d Give a New Stay At Home Mom

Thinking of staying home with the kids? Or already home and struggling? Here are the MUST HAVE tips I'd give to any new SAHM. [read more]
Vegan Frosted Lemon Loaf

In celebration of my first batch of lemons on my tree- I give you a Frosted Lemon loaf...mmm...now I want coffee... [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]
Peach Pie Breakfast Oats

This recipe is inspired by the fresh peaches I had while visiting Roloff farms a few weeks ago. It uses raw oats, but if you had cooked oatmeal it would be just as jammin! [read more]
Ingredient Spotlight: Kuzu

Kuzu is a starch that is used in cooking as a thickener, but there are a few reasons you might want to use Kuzu over cornstarch, potato starch or arrowroot. [read more]
About Me

After graduating from UCLA, I started my career in television. Entertainment Tonight was my very first job out of college, and it was actually on a whim that I even applied [read more]
Butternut Squash, Carrot and Apple Tzimmis

Looking for ways to get more veggies into your kids? Here is your answer! There are numerous ways to switch up this recipe and its easy enough for even the most inexperienced cook! [read more]
‘I Just Love Cheese Too Much…’

It happens all the time. People you love won't stop eating the food that is harming them... [read more]
Basic Chia Pudding

Did you know you could have pudding that is actually GOOD for you. Like REALLY good for you? Well here it is! Check out what makes it so fab! [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]
The Green Juice Recipe You NEED to Know

If you aren’t already drinking Green Juices…what are you even doing with your life?! I’m joking of course, but most health professionals would agree, that [read more]
‘Arbonne 30’ Plant-Based Sides

Arbonne 30 Plant Based Sides [read more]
‘Arbonne 30’ Plant Based Dinners

Arbonne 30 Plant- Based Dinner Recipes [read more]
I Tried Arbonne for 30 days, and I’ve Got Some Questions

Of course, I'd heard about Arbonne, but beyond ordering the odd product here and there, I hadn't really looked into it, until now. And here's what I found. [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]
Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

My absolute LOVE of Spring Rolls inspired this salad: A quick, healthy, veggie filled lunch that gets a little extra love from some rice noodles and a sweet, savory, tangy peanut dressing. [read more]
Apple Cinnamon Muffins

I love Apple Cinnamon muffins, but most are covered in a crust of sugar or streusel. This healthy version is deliciously simple, made with whole wheat flour and MUCH less sugar! [read more]
‘Arbonne 30’ Plant-Based Snacks

Arbonne 30 plant-based snack ideas [read more]
Is it Really Worth it?

'Goodbyes hurt the most when the story was not finished...' [read more]
5 Things I Can’t Stop Doing Even Though I Know I Should…

I do them. I'm not proud. I bet you do at least one of them too. [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]
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]
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]

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.

So take a look around!

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