The dreaded first birthday. Some people go ALL out, I know parties that have hundreds of guests and thousands of dollars spent! Though I wanted to do something special for her first birthday, we are not quite on that level. … Continue reading Butterfly Themed First Birthday Party
For some reason, I have become the go-to baby food making expert out of my mommy friends. So much so, that it has gotten to the point where I think the world may want to know how I do it. … Continue reading DIY Baby Food Purees
Whether you don’t eat gluten because of Celiac’s disease, a gluten allergy, or the most recent diet fad, this is a good time in history to be gluten free. Companies now put “gluten free” on their packaging (though I still … Continue reading Gluten Free Alternatives
Yesterday marked a very special day for me for two reasons. The first, it was my baby shower which is something I imagine all preggos look forward to. The second, I became 37 weeks pregnant and therefore was off bed … Continue reading DIY Garden Themed Baby Shower
Imagine the comfort food you went to every time when you were a child. The one your mom would make when you were sick or having a bad day. We all have one. Many of us have adopted the recipe … Continue reading Healthy and Easy Chicken Vegetable Rice Soup
It is the holiday season! Snow is in the air, the fireplaces are crackling, people are bundled up in their blankets sipping hot chocolate…or if you live in Southern California like me, it is a mild 75 ºF and you are … Continue reading GF & MF Holiday Cookies
Fall is in the air and everything is officially pumpkin spice flavored. As far as Southern Californians are concerned, the more pumpkin the better. With that being said, I figured I would share my favorite pumpkin recipes, that (shock) actually … Continue reading GF Pumpkin Recipes
This recipe came to me in a dream. Way back when Nathan and I were still dating we wanted homemade chili, so I just starting throwing stuff in a slow cooker and the result was magic. I have hardly changed … Continue reading Vanessa’s Amazing Chili
Since I started actively working on living a healthier lifestyle, (ironically for my 2013 New Year’s Resolution…who sticks to those??), I have lost a total of 20 pounds, 35 pounds since my heaviest weight ever. Over the last few months … Continue reading I Am A Work In Progress
Summer is here! Whether you want to lose a few pounds before a big bikini event, or you want a sweet summery treat, this is definitely smoothie season. I figured that since I am now off for summer (the marvelous … Continue reading DIY Easy Fruit Smoothies
