12/28/2018
Natural Solutions with Essential OilsI have used essential oils over the years for many reasons, but have decided this year to dive a little deeper and learn more about the many benefits and uses of essential oils. I will be experimenting with different dōTERRA brand oils throughout the year for cleaning, cooking and natural health promotion and health remedies. Simply defined, an essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, protect plants and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices. Below are my personal reasons for incorporating more essential oils into our family’s natural medicine cabinet this year.
I am excited to incorporate more oils into my family natural medicine cabinet this year and share how these essential oils work for our family.
Do you use essential oils? What are your favorites?
12/27/2018
12 Steps to Clean EatingThere are so many different diets that it can be hard to decide which one is best. Trying to “stick” to a diet can often lead to frustration, deprivation and overeating. Over the years, I have followed different diets, such as, Vegan, Raw and Vegetarian, but have found that I personally don’t like to have a label tied to the way that I eat, or have a strict diet that is hard to "stick" to. I like to focus on eating nourishing, plant-based, real food that keep me healthy and provides my body with the nutrients that it needs. What has worked for me and my family is “Clean Eating” which is consuming primarily whole, unprocessed, real food. While clean eating may not sound very exciting or flavorful, it actually can provide an array of flavor and options. Eating a clean diet of whole foods and unprocessed ingredients ensures you get adequate amounts of essential nutrients and minerals, like vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, fiber and much more. Whole foods boast incredible nutrition profiles, and it’s best to eat a wide range of nutrient dense foods to ensure any nutritional void is filled. When you stick to whole foods, you’re much more likely to keep your caloric intake at an appropriate level for your body and maintain a healthy weight as a result. Whole foods actually fill you up and fuel you, whereas empty calories, like those found in processed foods like, candy and chips, fill a mental craving, but don’t physically fill you up. Your mindset will improve when you switch to whole foods since it’s hard to feel guilty after filling up on genuine nutrients. Whole foods also regulate cholesterol levels and ward off cancer, heart disease, dementia, and many other conditions. In addition, the high fiber content of fruits, vegetables, and grains keeps the digestive system in tip-top shape, which is essential to optimal health. Other benefits of clean eating include, weight loss, increased energy, clearer skin, shinier hair, better sleep and increased mental well-being. The 12 steps below will help you start on your journey to eating clean. Pick one or more to try each week. 1. Eat Whole Foods Whole foods are those that occur in nature and don’t go through a lab or another manufacturing unit. Have you heard the statement: "If it comes from a plant, eat it; if it’s made in a plant, avoid it"! Examples of whole foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. 2. Spend time in the kitchen When you cook for yourself, you’re almost guaranteed to up the nutritional value of your food. Experiment with new recipes each week. Try meal prepping to have healthy items on hand and ready to go for quick meals. Restaurant food is more processed, less fresh, and often over seasoned. Keep it simple and then build your repertoire as you learn more. 3. Eliminate refined sugar and carbohydrates You’ll want to remove white foods (like white sugar and white flour) from your diet if you’re aiming to eat clean. This includes all standard desserts containing white sugar, as well as, white pasta, white rice, white bread, and pastries. 4. Drink Water Start each day with a glass of fresh lemon water. The many benefits of this include: helps flush the digestive system and rehydrate the body, helps purge toxins from the body, balances the acidity in your body and boosts your immune system. Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. Add lemon or fruit to make water more flavorful. 5. Maintain blood sugar. Keeping your blood sugar stable greatly contributes to healthy food choices. When you wait too long between meals or eat processed foods that spike blood sugar – leading to a crash in energy – you’re more likely to reach for sugar, fat, or caffeine to keep your energy up. If you continue this cycle, you’ll always feel irritable and exhausted. If you ensure you eat whole foods every 3–4 hours, your blood sugar and mentality will remain stable. 6. Remember the magic combination of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. You should aim to get a serving from each group at every meal. This will create optimal blood sugar levels and stave off your cravings and brain fog. Some examples of great protein sources include fish, tempeh, and tofu. Top-notch fat options are avocado, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. When reaching for complex carbs, try quinoa, brown rice, or sweet potatoes. 7. Add herbs and spices Adding herbs and spices will enhance the flavors of your dishes and add many health benefits without the extra calories. 8. Watch out for fat, salt, and sugar. This is easier than you think, particularly if you’ve cut out processed foods, which are responsible for most of our excess calories and high levels of fat, sugar, and salt. Clean foods are usually naturally low in all of these ingredients. Try natural sugars such as raw honey, maple syrup, or dates. 9. Don’t drink your calories. High calorie drinks like specialty coffees and soft drinks can tack on many extra calories. Always choose water first or unsweetened tea. 10. Exercise Regular physical activity is a must for many reasons. Not only does it decrease fat, strengthen and build muscle, and help you burn more energy at rest, it keeps your heart, lungs, and bones healthy and strong. 11. Savor Your Food Take your time to enjoy meals whether alone or with family. Sit down and enjoy all of the flavors of the meal. Try to keep distractions such as phone and television out of reach to fully enjoy the meal. 12. Clean Out Your Pantry Toss foods that contain processed ingredients such as, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, artificial flavors or sweeteners and any ingredient that you don’t recognize or cannot pronounce. These processed ingredients can be harmful to your health. *Adapted from Integrative Nutrition, Inc.
12/8/2018
12 Days of Healthy Holiday EatingWelcome December! It is not always easy to eat healthy through the holiday season! It seems there are sweets and treats everywhere you go! I put together my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating with recipes and tips on how to make the holidays a little healthier! You can still enjoy all the flavors and tastes of the season with a little healthy adjustment! Day 1: Holiday Energy Bites Check out my video for Day 1 and recipe for Holiday Energy Bites. You don't have to feel guilty about eating this sweet treat! Day 2: Eat a Salad Every Day A good way to get a lot of beneficial nutrients is by eating a fresh salad every day! Create a salad bar in your refrigerator to make it easy to put together a salad daily. Salads are a great way to get a good amount of fiber which will help fill you up so you are less likely to overeat. Fiber also aids in digestion, stabilizes blood sugar and lowers cholesterol reducing the risk of heart disease. And best of all, salads are a quick meal solution! Check out my Superfood salad with lemon tahini dressing recipe and How to Build the Perfect Salad guide. Day 3: Smoothie Time It’s time for smoothies on Day 3 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating! Smoothies are a great way to load up on fruits, vegetables, protein and many essential daily nutrients. It’s also a great way to sneak some extra veggies for kids! I usually incorporate greens into my smoothie, like spinach and kale, but our holiday smoothie only has a touch of green with a little mint! This Festive Holiday smoothie is one of our favorites! Cranberries, pomegranates and strawberries are a perfect combination in this red, delicious smoothie! And don’t forget to blend it up in my favorite blender, a Vita Mix! Is it on your Christmas list yet, we have this model: Vita Mix. Check out our Festive Holiday Smoothie recipe here: Festive Holiday Smoothie Day 4: Create Quick Meals with Zoodles Day 4 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is Create Quick Meals with Zoodles (spiralized veggies). Great for easy, healthy meals and a fun way to get kids involved and enjoy eating spiralized veggies! A Veggie Spiralizer would make a great gift for older kids! Great for veggies like: zucchini, cucumber, carrots, beets, potatoes. We love zucchini noodles with marinara sauce. Check out our favorite one here: Spiralizer and a recipe here: Zucchini Zoodles with Tomato Sauce Day 5: Golden Milk Tea Day 5 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is: Relax after a busy day with a cup of golden milk tea! Made with turmeric, this drink is filled with many nutritional benefits and is really delicious too! Some of the many benefits of turmeric include: relieves arthritis, boosts immune system, natural anti-inflammatory, liver detoxifier, natural painkiller, supports healthy digestion, natural antibiotic, blood purifier, anti-depressant, improves skin conditions and aids in weight management. Turmeric is a powerful superfood! Get the BEST, farm direct, non-irradiated turmeric organically grown from a biodynamic farm in Costa Rica sold by my friend Dina Lynn @Timeless Foods www.timelesstumeric.com . I’ve been using this brand for a year now and I wouldn’t use any other! Check out my recipe for Golden Milk Tea. There are many ways to use turmeric but Golden Milk tea is always a favorite! Day 6: H2O Day 6 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is Drink Your H2O! There are many benefits to drinking water (8 glasses a day or more!) and keeping hydrated! Some of these benefits include: Prevents headaches, improves brain function, clears toxins, good for healthy skin, improves kidney function, regulates body temperature, reduces hangover symptoms, promotes weight loss, and improves energy and immunity! Drinking water and staying hydrated is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle! Don’t like plain water? Check out this cool Christmas gift that I got for my husband and son: Water Infuser. They don’t like to drink plain water and they love fruit juices, which tend to have too much sugar! This fruit infuser will be the perfect gift for them (and me too!) They can make their own flavored water and tea combinations and easily get their daily intake of water! Drink up and have a healthy day! Day 7: Soup's On Baby it’s cold outside! Day 7 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is…Keep healthy and warm with a big pot of soup! I wanted to share my favorite recipe for vegetable soup! I make this soup all the time! I tried it for the first time in my Instant Pot, a multi-use, pressure/slow cooker and…drumroll please…it cooked in 15 minutes! If you want quick meals, make sure to add an Instant Pot to your list! I have the 6-quart size listed here: Instant Pot. The best part of the Instant Pot is, you push a button and walk away (wrap presents, pick up your kids, do a load of laundry) and in no time at all it’s ready! Here is the recipe for my Vegetable Soup. Day 8: Holy Broccoli Guacamole Day 8 of our 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is making Healthier Appetizers! Why not try a healthy new appetizer this year for a holiday potluck? You won’t feel guilty after having our tasty and nutritious Broccoli Guacamole! We love this version of guacamole and you can’t even tell there is broccoli in it! Served with fresh vegetables, its make the perfect appetizer or snack! Find the recipe here: Broccoli Guacamole Day 9: Snack Attack with Popcorn Our all-time favorite snack is popcorn so we had to share it in our 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating! Day 9 is Snack attack with a healthy popcorn! Now this isn’t just your regular buttered popcorn! We use coconut oil and sprinkle on Nutritional yeast. What is nutritional yeast you ask? Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast made from sugarcane and beet molasses. It is a flaky, yellow powder with a nutty taste and is often used in dressings, sauces and vegan dishes to emulate a cheesy flavor. It is very nutritious and is loaded with B vitamins and protein! Drizzle some coconut oil on your air popped popcorn, add a little salt and sprinkle with nutritional yeast, and you have a delicious, cheesy treat! Find the recipe here: Cheesy Popcorn. And get your air popper here: Cuisinart Air Popper. Happy, healthy snacking! Day 10: Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds Day 10 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday eating is Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds! I always take raw almonds with me everywhere I go. I keep them in my car and they always come in handy when I need a quick and healthy snack. They are low in cabs but rich in protein and fiber, so they help you feel full and you will be less likely to snack on unhealthy foods. Almonds are loaded with antioxidants and many essential nutrients. They are very high in Vitamin E, which protects cells and lowers risk of many diseases. Almonds are also high in magnesium which helps regulate blood pressure. We spiced them up with a little cinnamon and coconut sugar for a nice holiday treat! Find our recipe for Cinnamon Sugar almonds here: Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds Day 11: More Snacking with Red Bell Pepper Hummus Day 11 of my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Eating is another favorite snack that we have on a regular basis…Hummus! Check out my video that shows how quick and easy it is to make hummus. I always have the ingredients on hand and love making different varieties. This one is our Red Bell Pepper Hummus. It’s a perfect, healthy snack to have for game night, while wrapping or baking or to have ready quickly for your holiday visitors. Find the recipe here: Red Bell Pepper Hummus. Day 12: Christmas Pinwheels It’s our final day of our 12 Days to Healthy Holiday Eating. Day 12 is Christmas Pinwheels! These are perfect for kids to make and eat! They are easy to make and will had a beautiful color to your holiday appetizer table. Find the recipe here: Veggie Pinwheels. With these simple healthy additions to your holiday, you CAN have a healthier season! You will have more energy, and won't have to spend January trying to lose those holiday pounds! Remember, everything in moderation! Relax, have fun and don't be too hard on yourself if you overeat or have something you wouldn't normally eat. You can always start over tomorrow! Happy Healthy Holidays everyone! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide me with fees from qualified purchases linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
11/16/2018
Staying healthy through the holidaysIt's really hard to believe that another year has flown by and the holidays are here! As much joy and fun as the holidays bring, it can also bring a lot of stress and overeating! Here are a few ways to stay healthy during the holidays while still enjoying all the festivities. If you don't want to spend the new year trying to lose holiday pounds, try some of these simple ways to make it a healthier month!
With just a few small and simple changes, you CAN have a healthy holiday while still enjoying some favorites dishes and treats of the season! Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday!
10/25/2018
My 5 Favorite Self-Care ActivitiesWe have all heard about how important self-care is. What is exactly is self-care? Self-care is the act of taking care of yourself in order to improve your health and happiness. Sounds pretty easy right? Sometimes finding the time is the hardest part. With so many obligations between family, work, cooking, cleaning, it’s not always easy to make the time. However, in order to stay healthy and take care of others and all of our obligations, it’s so important! Self-care is taking the time to do the things that make you happy, and make you feel good! You can’t take care of anyone else until you take care of yourself first. When I became a mom 10 years ago, I quickly learned how important “Me Time” and Self-Care was. I love putting my family first, but knew that it was more important to take care of myself too! Self-Care can mean so many different things to all of us. Maybe a spa day is what you enjoy, or lunch with girlfriends. Maybe it’s reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine or tea as you unwind from the day. Here are some of my favorite self-care activities that I love to do on a regular basis.
In order to be the best and healthiest version of ourselves, it’s important to carve out the time for our self- care. Whether that is something small every day or even just once a week. What are your favorite Self-Care activities?
10/24/2018
10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat HealthierIn conversations with parents over the years, it has been very common to hear about the eating challenges that they have with their children. From having picky eaters or different dietary needs to not eating fruits and vegetables. In my experience, I have found that the more I would get my son involved in the kitchen and make it fun for him, the more he would eat the healthy food we would prepare. More Broccoli, Please! Three simple words my son said when he was two years old when he asked for a second helping of broccoli “trees”. I realized that if you make food fun for kids, and teach them about why to eat healthier, then maybe they will be more likely to eat healthy and make good choices. This began the start of my blog, “More Broccoli, Please”, where I would share my experiences with my son and how I have taught him over the years about healthy eating habits and getting him involved in the kitchen (and in the garden too)! I educated my son about good vs. bad foods, making him understand the importance of a healthy balanced diet with real whole food. I guess you could say my son went through a picky eater stage. One day he would like something the next day he wouldn’t. I never liked to put this “picky eater” label on him although it was still frustrating at times. However, I knew it would take time as we were experimenting with new foods, and we had to find what he liked and focus on that. I tried “sneaking” vegetables into his food, but I preferred to let him know what he was eating. My son went through a stage where he wouldn’t eat anything that I put in front of him. When he was about 5 years old and pushed away another healthy dinner, I had him make a list of 12 fruits and vegetables that he would eat. We then made an agreement that I would only serve him those 12 fruits and vegetables, but he would have to try at least one new one each week. He agreed, and this system worked! My son is now 10 years old, and I can honestly say he is a good eater! He knows good choices from the not so good choices. He knows how to read food labels and recognizes the key ingredients to look out for such as high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and color dyes. Although he still loves some of the typical “kid” food like pizza and fries from time to time, I know he is aware of the good things that he should be eating and why he should choose them. We also try to make healthier versions of some of the not so healthy items that kids typically like. Whether or not you have a “picky eater”, here are 10 ways that you can get your child to eat healthier and ways to get your child involved so that you can create healthy habits that last! These 10 ways are all based on my experience with my son.
It’s definitely a process and takes time and patience to instill healthy habits, but I have seen first hand that it does work and you can have fun along the way with these simple tips!
10/23/2018
Getting Kids to Exercise with Yoga
Kids need an average of an hour of exercise a day. Some of the benefits of daily exercise for kids include: helps them maintain a healthy weight, strengthens their muscles and bones, improves concentration at school and increases their health and well-being. One of our favorite ways to get our daily exercise is with YOGA. I started doing yoga with my son when he was born, and then it became a regular part of our daily routine as he got older.
Kids yoga is playful and full of imagination and adventure. It’s about letting kids be creative and seeing what type of poses they are drawn too. My son always loved the eagle pose and other fun postures to test his balance. We have a few favorite yoga CD’s that we would play and dance along to, such as Feeling Good Today by Snatam Kaur, Happy by Shakta Kaur Khalsa. We also loved the DVD, Shanti the Yogi and the book Fly Like a Butterfly, by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, where yoga is done through story-telling and acting out the story using yoga poses. With yoga, kids will be quieting their mind, meditating, breathing, all while doing fun exercises.
Why should kids do yoga? Here are 7 reasons:
Kids will love this playful and creative way to exercise. Yoga is a healthy tool for their body, mind and spirit! Namaste!
10/22/2018
5 Ways to Spark A Child's CreativityVideo games, electronics and television seem to have taken over the interest of kids these days. Why not have some electronic-free down time and get kids to use their imagination and creativity? Here are 5 ways to spark your child’s CREATIVITY:
I hope these ideas help spark the creativity in your children, and maybe instead of turning on their electronics, they will head straight to their creative projects first.
10/19/2018
5 Favorite Garden HerbsI definitely owe my love of natural healing solutions to my mom. Growing up, anytime we were sick, my mom would always turn to natural remedies before taking a trip to the doctor. While there is certainly a need for medical treatments for some illnesses, we always research a natural solution first. She bought me my first natural solutions book, “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” by Phyllis A. Balch, over 20 years ago and it’s still on my bookshelf today! It’s been a great resource for drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements. Instead of a “medicine cabinet” at home, we have a “natural solutions” cabinet. It is filled with essential oils, supplements and herbs. I grow some of my favorite herbs in our backyard garden, and dry them to use for cooking and in making tea. I have many other herbs that I use in my Natural Solutions cabinet, but these are my top 5 herbs that I always have growing in my garden. MINT I love having mint in my garden. Not only does it grow well, (sometimes too well and takes over the entire garden) but it is so fragrant! There are hundreds of varieties of mint: chocolate mint, peppermint, apple mint, spearmint to name a few of my personal favorites. A few ways that I use mint are to make freshly brewed tea, to flavor my drinking water, in salad dressings and added to a fruit salad. There are so many wonderful health benefits of mint. Some of the benefits include: relief from depression, headaches and fatigue. It also relieves congestion, and is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders and seasonal allergies. Mint is also beneficial for memory loss, weight loss and skin care issues. It is good to consume mint after a meal to help with digestion or to relieve indigestion. Mint is also great for oral health (think mint toothpaste)! Mint is rich in antioxidants which protects the body from oxidative stress and damage to cells. In addition, mint is a good source of Vitamin A which is beneficial for eye health. BASIL One of my favorite scents in the garden: Basil! This beautiful, fragrant herb is one of healthiest! Want to boost your immune system? Try eating basil! Basil is considered “the King of all herbs!” There are over 35 different types of basil including sweet, purple, bush and Holy basil. Holy basil is most known for its healing properties and is considered a sacred herb. Holy Basil is referred to as Tulsi in India, and has been used in many Ayurvedic healing treatments for thousands of years. Basil is high in Vitamin C and K, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium. Benefits of basil include: acts as an anti-inflammatory, contains disease fighting antioxidants, fights cancer, reduces pain and fevers, prevents diabetes, protects liver and protects against harmful bacteria growth. When I smell basil I usually think of Italian food or Thai food, two of my favorite cuisines. Basil is always the perfect flavoring for these dishes. I also love adding it to salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and of course, in pesto! LEMON BALM Lemon Balm is a new favorite in my garden. A member of the mint family, lemon balm is a calming herb and has been used to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Lemon balm contains a lot of antioxidants and nutrients that are beneficial to many systems in the body. This powerful herb is good for rejuvenating and revitalizing aging skin, improving heart heath, relieving digestive issues, treating diabetes symptoms and strengthening the immune system. I love adding lemon balm to my smoothies and water for a touch of lemon flavor and combining it with mint in a brewed tea. LAVENDER Relax and balance your mood with the soft smell of lavender. Lavender is beneficial for your nervous system and can reduce anxiety and depression. Lavender also promotes restful sleep, helps with skin irritations, helps to maintain healthy skin and hair, prevents infections, reduces inflammation and is beneficial for digestion. Lavender is used in many different applications from food and fragrance to cosmetics and herbal medicine. It is full of essential oils and is a very powerful and healing herb. I love to use lavender in an essential oil form, especially in a room diffuser. I also use lavender in tea and lemonade, and as a flavoring spice in sauces, dressings and desserts. Lavender contains vitamin A and calcium. Lavender also contains caffeic acid which is beneficial for cancer prevention. SAGE When I first think of sage, I think of it as a spiritual house cleanser for driving off negative energy. This cleansing ritual is called smudging. This sage smudging ritual dates as far back as the ancient Romans, Greeks and many Native American cultures who believed this practice of burning sage would rid any negative or harmful energy. Every time I move into a new home, I tie a bundle of sage and burn it to cleanse the space. Sage is a fragrant, woody herb and can be used fresh or dried. Sage is high in antioxidants and has many health benefits with both culinary and medicinal uses. Some of these benefits include: lowers inflammation, boosts the immune system, improves brain function, regulates digestion, keeps skin healthy, helps in the growth and development of bones and aids in preventing diabetes. It’s usually common to pair sage with chicken or meat dishes, and it can be added to sauces and dressings. It is delicious with pumpkin and vegetable dishes. It is another herb that I like to use in brewed tea. Just as important as it is to eat your fruits and veggies, it is just as beneficial to eat your herbs too!
Stay tuned for future posts on my favorite herbs and our recipes using herbs. There are so many more that are beneficial for our health. What are your favorite herbs?
10/10/2018
Super Hero Mom MomentsWhen I became a mom in 2007, I had no idea what motherhood really entailed. I had always wanted to be a mom, so I was excited for this new adventure. You can read many books about it and hear advice from other moms, but nothing could truly prepare you for motherhood. I stayed home the first several weeks after my son was born. We adjusted the new routines, sleeping schedules (or lack of sleep) and just enjoyed every second of having a newborn. I had planned on staying home as much as possible during the first 6 weeks after my son was born to slowly adjust into a routine with our new little one. However, after 4 weeks of staying home, I had the most unexpected tragedy happen in my life. My father passed away. I knew at this time, I was going to need extra support from my family and other moms. I remember my best friend being there right away to help me buy my first breast pump, knowing that I might need extra milk during times I had to be away from my baby. I had much help and support with Luke during this difficult time. After the funeral, I knew it was time to get out and about with my baby and I needed to be around other moms. I joined a breastfeeding support group which met once a week and instantly connected with other new moms. It was just what I needed. It was also a good excuse to get dressed and out of the house, even though it took me longer than it used to! We sat in a circle of other moms and their newborns and shared our experiences, challenges and supported one another. Afterwards, a group of my new mom friends, would meet for lunch with our babies. I remember all of us trying to figure out how to discreetly breastfeed at a restaurant. We would always share our stories and the ups and downs of motherhood! I met so many wonderful new friends during this time, and I don’t think I could have navigated through this new motherhood journey without them. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF A SUPER HERO MOM MOMENT? After being a mom for 10 years now, I have seen first hand how incredible mothers truly are! But sometimes, we get burnt out and focus on everything we are doing wrong. We label this as a “Mom Fail”. I have had my share of “mom fail” moments, such as, forgetting lunches, forgetting picture day, being late for pick up, the list goes on. Instead of focusing on all the things we do wrong, we need to focus on all the things we do right (because that list is longer!) I call these “Super Hero Mom Moments”. Whether they are big things or just that you got your kids out the door on time, they are awesome! It’s not easy juggling so many things as a mom. Sports, extra activities, preparing daily meals, work, volunteering and the list goes on and on. Moms are truly busier than ever! No matter how busy moms are, I see how moms always put their families first. Moms are Superheroes! One of my favorite classes that I teach is a cooking class for moms called “Healthy Meals for Multi-Tasking Moms”. This class was designed as a cooking class to help moms put together quick and healthy meals. It has turned into more than that. It’s a time when moms can come together and share their Super Hero Mom Moments and focus on how great they are doing as a mom! Even when they feel that they aren’t doing so well! We can always find something that we did that was super! Together we can navigate motherhood together! It does take a village, and moms can support, lift each other up and be there for one another. It can’t be done alone.
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