Just the other evening as I was kissing my oldest son goodnight he asked if I would sit with him for a minute. "I'm feeling really stressed out mom and I want to talk to you about it" he said. Of course immediately my brain started racing with worst possible scenarios. I was certain something terrible had happened … Continue reading Stress and Sacrifice in Competitive Sports
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Mexican Quinoa Salad (with Bonus Wrap)
It's not easy when a member of your family announces that they are radically changing the way they eat. I was in my mid-30's when I embarked on a plant-based diet and this threw a real curveball at my meat-and-potato loving parents. Although I had long since moved away from home and started my own family - … Continue reading Mexican Quinoa Salad (with Bonus Wrap)
The Real Truth About Parenthood
I have learned so about myself much from becoming a parent. I've learned that I can be very patient until my 3-year-old starts swearing like a truck driver and then I completely lose my marbles. I've learned to be less self-involved and less concerned with my appearance- likely shortly after my daughter asked me why my boobs … Continue reading The Real Truth About Parenthood
3 Must Reads! Mommy Judgments, Bullying in Canada and Milk
Since my fingers are literally aching from all of the writing I'm doing lately (not to mention my mushy brain.....apparently I haven't worked this hard in a very long time ; ), I decided to post links to 3 AMAZING articles that caught my attention recently. They are all brilliantly written and thought-provoking so check … Continue reading 3 Must Reads! Mommy Judgments, Bullying in Canada and Milk
Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and although my dad was a very involved parent, my mom definitely did all of the cooking. And judging by most of my friends I think that is pretty much the norm for many men of my dads age.....and more than a few men today (yes I'm … Continue reading Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
