Maybe you are going through a divorce, got pregnant during a casual relationship, are considering becoming a single mom by choice, by adoption or fostering, or any of the other countless scenarios you can find yourself a single mom. This ...

While brunch and a card are always nice, consider getting the single mom in your life something a little more personal. Thoughtful. You could even blow her mind. If I were to ask you what are the best gifts for ...

Encouraging words from Christie (who learned to ride a street motorcycle by herself): “Identify one on this list that sounds a little scary and hard, and then chip away at it until you’ve conquered it. That is a goal anyone ...

Housekeepers can save you time and stress in your daily routine — but is hiring a housekeeper worth it? Signs you could benefit from a housekeeper: You like a clean house but hate cleaning You have room in your budget to ...

It’s that time again. For those of you who just started reading my blog, these annual birthday posts are a tradition that started when I turned 30. I originally intended for them to help me meditate on and find meaning in ...

When I first started writing this blog, I was the queen of DIY. I made everything from scratch–well, everything I could, because I hadn’t been cooking for very long, and I was still figuring it out. I made my own ...

Today I’m checking in with a continuation of my series of posts on nutrient-rich combinations of plant foods. First I tackled protein, and then I addressed calcium. Today I’m chatting about iron within a vegan diet, and I’m offering you ...

Change. Whether we like it or not, change tends to be on people’s minds at this time of year. I’ve already shared my intentions for 2017, and they don’t involve any big lifestyle changes–just a few subtle shifts in perspective, ...

No matter how much time I spend thinking about nutrition in my work life, it’s not usually a topic that comes up with friends. So it came as a surprise the other day when a good friend brought up healthful ...

“What does wellness really mean?” This was the subject line of one of the wellness emails I got from Veestro Food’s founder, Monica, this past week. I liked the simplicity of her answer: “Simply put, it’s nothing more than small ...