Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding

Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding

You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking a moment to slow down and plan ahead really reduces the chaos. I’ve got plenty of quick breakfasts and snacks in my back pocket, and this chocolate chia pudding is the newest one.  It has…

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How to Get Out of Fight or Flight

How to Get Out of Fight or Flight

For years I exercised daily, did plenty of cardio, and restricted my calories to the point I was way undereating. Yet the stubborn weight still held on, my thyroid wasn’t functioning well, and my lab numbers weren’t where I wanted them. If you’d told me then that the answer wasn’t a stricter diet or more…

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Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural remedies can offer allergy relief, even without medicine.  According to the CDC, over 30% of the population deals with some kind of allergy. And over…

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Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut

Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut

The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles are on the menu. Popsicles are a great way to include some extra nutrition that even kids will love. These golden milk mango popsicles do just that.  They feature creamy coconut milk, flavorful mango, and…

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Spring Garden Checklist For An Easier Garden Season

Spring Garden Checklist For An Easier Garden Season

Every spring one of the things I look forward to most is getting back in the garden and yard. Living in a warmer climate I’m able to do a lot outside, but there are certain tasks that need done in the spring. Here’s what’s on my garden to-do list this spring to prep everything for…

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Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots. This homemade carrot cake is another way to enjoy all that carrots have to offer. It’s simple to make, moist, and full of delicious flavors.  Years ago I came up with a grain and gluten-free…

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Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle

Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle

Sometimes the most meaningful shifts in health don’t begin with a new supplement or a perfect diet. One of my most profound changes didn’t start in the kitchen or the gym at all. I realized that how I was showing up in my relationships, parenting, and even my work at Wellness Mama was sometimes doing…

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Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Moisturizer

Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Moisturizer

Once upon a time I created a hyaluronic acid serum in my kitchen, then later made a niacinamide moisturizer. I’m a big fan of DIY kitchen concoctions (as you can tell by now!). One of the most asked questions I got on those recipes was how to combine the two active ingredients. This HA and…

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Spicy Burgers With Tahini Sauce and Harissa Carrot Slaw

Spicy Burgers With Tahini Sauce and Harissa Carrot Slaw

Very lean ground beef can sometimes lead to a dry burger. This recipe combats the dry burger plight by mixing the lean beef with finely chopped sautéed mushrooms, which add fiber, umami and moisture for delicious, juicy burgers. Topped with a spicy carrot slaw and quick tahini sauce, and folded into warm whole-grain naan, these…

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Green Goddess Hummus With Crudités and Crackers

Green Goddess Hummus With Crudités and Crackers

This easy homemade hummus is a great way to use any leftover tender herbs and greens in your fridge. In fact, the more variety, the more complex the flavor. Serve it as a dip with fresh vegetables and seeded crackers as we do here, or add a dollop to a grain bowl or use instead…

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Freezing watermelon briefly compresses the texture and intensifies the flavor, making for a cool, restaurant-style salad that’s actually a breeze to make. Soaking the onions in ice water makes them crunchier and more mild tasting. Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Ingredients 1 lb…

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