Healthy, gluten-free, sugar-free brownies that are super moist and taste amazing! Two weeks into my sugar-fast month and things are going well! Since I don't typically eat a ton of sugary foods, it hasn't been too torturous. However, I also don't normally restrict myself from any-thing, so I have caught myself more than once reaching for something sweet, only to stop short (and cry a small, silent tear.) So though I haven't suffered too much, I have craved something sweet after a meal. I
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Boy Mom Book: Can I get Your Input? On Raising Healthy Boys
Hey friends! I am really excited right now! As I mentioned in my New Year's post, I am on the official countdown to turning in my full Boy Mom Book manuscript in April. April may sound far away, but as all busy moms know, it will be here in the blink of an eye! The good news is, I've been working on this book since last May. And I'm so thankful that this first book contract has offered me such a reasonable schedule. Because life is so full for my family right now, it's a huge blessing to
Merry Christmas! And some (realistic) Thoughts to Help You Enjoy the Holidays
Merry, Merry Christmas! I pray that you have a most wonderful Christmas celebration with people you love. My parents are in town, and my husband has a rare Christmas off work, so this is a very special holiday for me!Before I sign off and dive into all of the holiday festivities, I thought I would share a few things I'm reminding myself of this season.1. Expectations are dangerous: For best results, lower them. Yes, it is Christmas...and some of us can't seem to shake the mindset that
My Son Wrote a Book for You and Your Kids! — Sub-Marine, a tale of Fear, Trust, and Courage.
A great new adventure book, written by my son....Hey friends! I hope you are in the midst of a fun, joyful, and meaningful holiday season. Today I have something SO special to share, I am literally giddy. It's the highlight of my holidays. And, (right alongside my own book announcement,) it's a highlight of my whole year!... My son wrote a book!...And unlike my book, his is DONE. Published. Ready for purchase! (He did every single bit of it himself and I could not be more
Life in our 40’s: Let’s talk about SLEEP!
Welcome to one more topic in our series all about Life in our 40's! Dr. Dave is back today to chat with us about SLEEP! Though sleep is important at every stage of life, it seems that most of my friends start to struggle with their sleep in their 40's. Add the holidays to that, (AND A PUPPY!) and you might just have some challenging nights on your hands. (just ask us :))Anyways, we tried to keep this one short, because YOU ARE BUSY. (And probably a bit sleepy too!) Also you might
Books to Read (or give) in December!
Though we are suddenly knee-deep in the holidays, and life is very...Very...busy...you know what I'm doing now, more than usual? Reading! Yep. Most nights, I am tucking my little self into bed a few minutes early, turning off the news (right?) and enjoying some reading time before I sleep. It's part ofmy attempt to simplify the holidays, and to get more sleep. (<--a topic Dr. Dave and I will be discussing soon! I'm so excited!)We've also had some cool, rainy weather here lately,
Happy Thanksgiving and some very BIG NEWS!
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!! I truly have so much gratitude in my heart right now. For the last few weeks I have been thinking so much about this topic, and all of the ways choosing to focus on gratitude impacts our days and our lives. I wanted to write a post about all of that. And I tried. (Of course many people have written on the topic before, but you can never say too much, right?) I was wrestling with putting my thoughts into words, and as I sat there staring at the screen, a
4 Layer Pumpkin Dessert
I can't even begin to explain how it could possibly be the middle of November...and even more how it could be Thanksgiving in just over a week!?? But what I can tell you, is about a recipe that might just make your November -- possibly even your Thanksgiving...a very welcome sight. 4 layers of fluffy, pumpkin, macadamia-nut goodness. Because as much as we all love pumpkin pie...Sometimes you gotta switch things up a bit. (amirght?) Also, maybe it's just me, but ever since Costco started