My mom has been making these Chewy Chocolate Cookies since I was a child and she even stacked them like a cake and put candles in them one year for my birthday party! Anyone else have an unusual cake for their birthday or celebration? These cookies are so easy to make, you only need one bowl, but the batter is so delicious you'll need a lot of self discipline to resist, haha. Oliver, my two and a half year old toddler has made these a few times with me and it made me want to write down a ... View the Post
First Pregnancy 2017 vs Second Pregnancy 2020
Well, if you didn't know already (because I realize I hadn't even announced our pregnancy on the blog yet, oops!) I am pregnant with our second little bundle of joy. I am due in August and obviously for many reasons, these pregnancies have been completely different but actually a lot more similar than I thought. First Pregnancy in 2017 Daniel and I waited almost 10 years of marriage to start trying for a family. I knew this was risky because we had no idea how long it would take to get ... View the Post
Top 10 Posts of 2019
I love reflecting back on a year and even though it really feels like I haven't achieved much in the last two years apart from keeping a small human alive, I have had fun sharing recipes and ramblings with you. Thank you for all your support! I can't wait to finish my Healthy Kids Snacks recipe eBook and share it with you in 2020! From tenth to first, here are my Top Ten Posts of 2019. #10 Vegan Veggie Pizza Recipe This Pizza is on our meal plan weekly because it is so easy to ... View the Post
Ikea Hack: Toddler Kitchen Helper Stool
I knew I wanted a "kitchen helper stool" or "toddler learning tower stool" (whatever you want to call it) but the only ones I could find here in the States were so expensive. They look great quality, like this one from Little Partners, but just out of our budget. Like ever. So as I was scrolling through Pinterest, as one does, I saw Sina from Happy Grey Lucky had instructions for an Ikea hack and I sent Daniel the link straight away. I am not handy at all, and neither is he (he will be the ... View the Post
How to go Vegan: 5 tips for going vegan
Welcome to 2019 - the year of the vegan (apparently!). It's officially #Veganuary (vegan in January) and a few people have reached out to me to say they are trying to add more vegan meals to their diet so I thought get a post together with some resources that might help. What a great way to start off the year with adding some plant-based meals to your plate. And I do want to say that it is easy to get into the mindset of thinking, "What can't I have as a vegan?" but being vegan for me is truly ... View the Post
Merry Christmas
Getting my little guy to smile by rolling his little car on his back! Just wanted to say a very Merry Christmas to you today. We have always celebrated on Christmas Eve with dinner, reading the Christmas story and opening gifts with pudding. My grandpa would always tell it the best with one of the cousins on his lap, but him and my gran aren't with us anymore so we just tell it ourselves as best as we can, or read it straight from scripture. One year by parents thought it would be fun (it ... View the Post
Breastfeeding: Newborn to past a year
**I am not sharing medical advice, just my breastfeeding journey. Please consult a professional for breastfeeding support.** There are many hidden mysteries about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting that you have to discover for yourselves. Honestly I do know why we don't talk about them with others who don't have kids, unless they ask: It can be a little scary and overwhelming. Having said that, I still don't remember my friends having conversations about tearing, sitz baths, crying babies ... View the Post
Gifts for baby: Toys and Books for 9 – 18 months
Playing his xylophone, but mostly playing with the mallets. Photo: Kelly Klemmensen. 1. Xylophone My mom got this xylophone for Oliver's birthday after a lot of research. She went and tried different ones out to make sure they had a nice sound and even returned one with good reviews because the notes were out of order. She landed on this one and Oliver can use the mallets to slide up and down or beat the bars. It's technically a glockenspiel because it is made of metal instead of wood but I ... View the Post
Oliver’s First Birthday Party + Cute Thank-You Notes
I love birthdays and Oliver's is no exception, but the word "birth-day" has a totally different meaning now that I celebrate with him every year. The year has flown by even though there have definitely been some really long days and weeks as well. Staying at home with Oliver is the biggest blessing and hardest job I have ever had so far. I love it and find it challenging all in the same breath, but I wouldn't change a thing. I have a peace that I am exactly where I am supposed to be right now ... View the Post
VegFest Charlotte 2018 Review
Honestly I was a little disappointed in VegFest this year. I mostly go for the food and there were very few lunch options. Of the options that were available (the one food truck I wanted food from had power issues and were closed), the line as long as the Great Wall of China for the vegan nachos was totally off limits with a hungry baby so I was left with like three other options. The stand that was selling vegan burgers, which are totally my favorite, looked very dirty and unsanitary so I got ... View the Post
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