Healthy Super Food Mocha Recipe

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I love chocolate and coffee, in no particular order. I found after my son was born coffee was just necessary. I wanted to be sure if I was ‘indulging’ in coffee, it would not be depleting my system. If traditional coffee isn’t for you, don’t fret, this healthy super food mocha recipe includes a caffeine free option.  Continue reading “Healthy Super Food Mocha Recipe”

How to Supplement for Nursing: What I Am Taking

Nursing is a nutrient intensive job and one most of us don’t take lightly. How to supplement for nursing can be confusing at best! Since my baby was born it’s one of the most frequent questions I am asked, so I wanted to share whats working for me.  Continue reading “How to Supplement for Nursing: What I Am Taking”

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Naturally

If you’ve been following along with #RNL for awhile, you know that this year brought some serious change with baby #1. This change included some serious come to Jesus moments with regard to my skin, which led to really stepping up my natural skincare routine and learning how to get rid of dark circles. Continue reading “How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Naturally”

My Natural Skin Care Routine

Last year I had my first baby which led to a  real come-to-Jesus moment about my skin. Clean eating, sunscreen, loads of water and avoiding chemical laden products on my sensitive skin had kept most people guessing I was in my later 20’s, instead of the awful truth that I am now deep, deep in my 30’s. And I need natural skin care products that actually work. Read on to find out what’s in my natural skin care routine. Continue reading “My Natural Skin Care Routine”

Secrets for GLOWING Skin!

Today at #RNL, we’re sharing some of our best beauty secrets on how to maintain gorgeous, glowing skin all year long…  Continue reading “Secrets for GLOWING Skin!”

Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns Recipe

I love my readers. This week one of my favorite readers said she was looking for new spaghetti squash recipes. Let’s admit it, they can get a little boring! Read on for my family’s favorite variation~ Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns. Continue reading “Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns Recipe”

5 Secrets I Learned as a Dental Hygienist

In honor of National Dental Health Month, I’m going to let you in on some things you probably don’t know about me. I was a dental hygienist in my former life…ok, well maybe in this life, but it feels like ages ago.

Confession time: I still keep my licenses and the geek in me thoroughly enjoys a day in the clinic from time-to-time. That said, I’ve got some sneaky secrets to share.  Continue reading “5 Secrets I Learned as a Dental Hygienist”

The Pros and Cons of Paleo

According to an online study by professor Hamilton M. Stapell, “Based on the limited data available, we estimate the current size of the ancestral health movement within the United States to be between one and three million people.” That is quite a few people jumping on the ancestral diet trend and for good reason. Keep reading for the pro’s and con’s of Paleo Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Paleo”

Chocolate Beauty, Desserts and Drinks You’ll Love for Valentine’s Day!

It’s that time of year again~ Valentine’s Day. Some love it, some dread it. For me, the perfect V day is a day at home complete with pampering.  Continue reading “Chocolate Beauty, Desserts and Drinks You’ll Love for Valentine’s Day!”

How I Got Pregnant the First Time I Tried (at age 36!)

Chances are you’re reading this, rolling your eyes and maybe even thinking, “Great! Someone else is pregnant!” My goal in writing this piece is not about bragging or making anyone feel bad about their personal journey to motherhood, but to share the things that worked for me and helped me get pregnant right away. It’s my hope that it will help you too. That said I hope you’ll keep reading and learn how I got pregnant the first time I tried. Continue reading “How I Got Pregnant the First Time I Tried (at age 36!)”