This was my birthday week! Now, I know that my birthday isn’t actually the national holiday I’d like it to be, but I certainly take it seriously. It’s not the same kind of excitement I had as a kid, as if every year I…
We had an interesting discussion at dinner the other night. After I came home from the Plant-Based conference, I decided that I wanted to try to move our family toward eating plant-based instead of doing it alone. Now, while I’d read a book or…
Really, it’s all about the sauce! No matter what you make, it’s the seasonings that make it taste so good. Think about it: When you have a hamburger, or tacos, or a pizza. it’s what’s on top that makes the difference. Whether you top…
I’m struggling over here… I thought I could say that it all started with the plant based prevention of disease conference two weekends ago. But I don’t think that’s true. I signed up for the conference to get my required in-person continuing medical education…
This week has flown by! I’m exhausted and this post almost didn’t get written. But I have a really good reason, and you’ll meet her later on in the post. Keep reading… I spent this past weekend in North Carolina for a Plant Based…
You asked, so here it is! Don’t blink – this one is quick and easy, so there aren’t too many instructions. Besides, I’m going to a conference on Plant Based Prevention of Disease, so I have to go pack! This recipe is flexible, so…
Strange title, right? But stay with me – it’ll come together… It all started when Elena and I went over to our friend Lisa’s house to visit. We were talking and laughing and enjoying ourselves when Lisa pulled out a blender of raw cucumber…
They did it! My big kids did their Memory Master thing! They all successfully finished their exams without any mistakes and earned their titles as Memory Masters. I wrote about the specifics of the test last week (you can read about it here), but…
Am I allowed to panic yet? This week has been a race to the finish. Our homeschool group ends for the semester next week, and with Easter and our cultural Sunday last weekend, I have had a total of four potlucks to prepare for…
I read some disturbing statistics this week. It was after a quick trip to Whole Foods after a sixteen hour overnight shift at the hospital. I gathered my groceries, assembled a fresh treat from the salad bar, and as I passed the magazine rack…