When you serve a meal that makes your kids say (and I quote) "I could eat this every single night!" you know you did something right.But when that meal happens to be filled with: healthy protein, a rainbow variety of veggies, wholesome (gluten-free) grains, and it is served in one simple bowl (hello easy cleanup) then you're basically high-fiving your own bad self. So let's talk burrito bowls.Rice bowls?I don't know, call them what you like, but they are our family's latest
Health/Fitness
Three favorite protein smoothies (without fruits or vegetables.)
You might have noticed, we drink a lot of smoothies around here. If you happen to follow my #healthyhappyandfree Instagram account, you probably have picked up on that. Smoothies really are an easy way to pack in nutrition. They're also great when you're on the go. (Or just too lazy to use a plate and a fork. hehe.) You've probably heard me mention that Green smoothies are my most common go-to. And it's true. But here's a little insider-info about me...(shh, I don't always confess this
20 things to think about instead of food
Do you think about food all of the time? Do you dwell on what you just ate, or what you might eat next? Do you find yourself staring into the fridge when you're not even hungry?I watched as my teenage son walked into the kitchen yesterday and did the fridge-stare. "I hate it when I do this." he said, closing the fridge and walking away. I laughed, but it made me think of how many people stare into the a refrigerator not because they're a hungry teenager, but because thinking about food
Self-Care: 5 things moms should do now to avoid holiday burnout
The holidays are here! And we all know that means: Parties! Friends! Family! Fun! and allofthefood...But it can also mean: Stress! Exhaustion! weight-gain! and a general sense of overwhelm.It's true: Holidays can be hazardous to your health.As Moms especially, we tend to push hard during the holidays. We work more and sleep less. We stress more and exercise less. We take care of everyone around us and put our own needs last. And we especially tend to ignore any extra
Why Meditate? (with printable 5-minute Bible Meditation Cards!)
**Scroll right to the bottom to get the cards!**This time of year is full of excitement and anticipation. But for some of us, (most of us,) it can also be draining, and even anxiety-ridden. This year I want to encourage you to slow down a little (with me)...and one way I want to do that is by using meditation. But not just any meditation...I hope you'll read on and see what I'm talking about. {and find a free printable to help you at the
4 Ingredient, 5 Minute (no bake) Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Our boys are currently going through a stage called eating everything all of the time. I'm not sure what's going on, but it's testing both my creative cooking abilities and our budget. So it may not surprise you that I'm a sight to behold at Costco. You can't miss me: I'm the one with groceries piled high and spilling over the edges of my wagon. (I know most of America calls them "shopping carts" but here in Hawaii they are "wagons.") I've never been gifted with organizational skills, so that
11 Lies that might be keeping you fat {a new giveaway!}
Most of you know that I spent many years of my life preoccupied with diet, exercise and my body image. I was wrapped up in a bunch of lies, and couldn't find my way out. I had a college degree in sports medicine and I was a professional fitness instructor and personal trainer, yet my mind was still a mess: filled with the very same lies that so many (millions) of people are trapped in. These lies kept me obsessed with my body and with food and exercise.They
Overnight Oatmeal Jars
Overnight Oatmeal Jars!Have you tried them yet? I thought I might be the last one...So I finally started experimenting with them, and now I wonder what took me so long. These are brilliant!And since we now have our favorite flavor combos, I thought I might as well share them here... You know, in case any of you could use some fresh morning INSPO... Because it's officially back to school time, and if there is one thing I will never forget about the few years I sent my boys off to (real)