Sometimes I get a tad resentful of all of the things I do for my family that they seemingly take completely for granted. Do you ever feel that way? Grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning, and on and on. It can really get me down. Yes the kids are responsible for their bedrooms and for … Continue reading Kids Cook Night #1
Cleanse
Cleanse Day # 8 – Dining Out and Not Starving
I'm often asked how I can survive this 3 week cleanse (and how I can be a vegan for that matter) and not starve. Trust me, it's can be done and it's not even all that hard. It can however get a bit tricky when I am away from home- especially during cleanse time. When I'm … Continue reading Cleanse Day # 8 – Dining Out and Not Starving
Cleanse Day #5 – How Am I Doing? What Am I Doing? And 2 Recipes!
So here I am on Day #5 of my Kathy Freston Jump Start Cleanse and I can feel the fog finally lifting. The sluggishness of days 2-3 is gone and the constant urge to jump into bed with a big bag of Easter chocolates is starting to fade. I'm feeling quite nervous as I head into the … Continue reading Cleanse Day #5 – How Am I Doing? What Am I Doing? And 2 Recipes!
Brilliant Green Split-Pea Spring Soup
I am soooo ready for spring! We were spoiled here last year with an early start to the season and this year's continued cool weather is starting to get me down. So in an effort to cheer myself up and to pump up my body and my family's bodies with some healthy greens and protein I whipped … Continue reading Brilliant Green Split-Pea Spring Soup
Day #1: Stocking Up For the Cleanse
Today is Day #1 of my Kathy Freston Jump Start Cleanse and I have found in the past that the best way to stick to the program is to be prepared. My cupboard and fridge are all stocked up with fresh fruits and veggies, gluten-free grains, nuts, seeds, organic tofu, almond milk, cold-pressed organic oils and beans. … Continue reading Day #1: Stocking Up For the Cleanse
