You guys know I have a sweet tooth and when I made my husband those real deal chocolate chip cookies a few weeks ago for his birthday I probably ate like 5 cookies worth of dough in the process...and it got me thinking. I wonder if there is a way to make healthier cookie dough that also won't put me at risk for salmonella if I eat it raw. Bam! Ingredients 2 scoops Vital Proteins … [Read more...]
My Sleep Training Experience: A Version of Cry It Out
Sleep training. I'm afraid to even say those two little words because of how much controversy and opinion it stirs up. However, over the past 3 years I have received countless emails and texts from friends asking about my sleep training experience and how I got my kids to sleep from 6:30 pm-6:30 am by the time they were 4 months old. I wish I could say that I sleep trained my babies without … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
This week flew by and with daylight savings, we just can't quite get our bearings. Oh, and waking up early for workouts. Not. Happening (at least for Heather) ;) But Seattle temps are rising and the extra sunlight in the afternoon is SO NEEDED, especially with the kids. We can already feel a shift in our energy and mood: sun=happiness! And it's Friday.. PRAISE! Time for happy hour :) What are … [Read more...]
Sugar Talk Part II: Artificial Sweeteners, Sugar Alcohols & More…
Last week I discussed natural vs. added sugar (unrefined and refined) read it here if you missed it. Today I felt it was important to also define artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. As consumers continue to be more aware of their sugar intake, the popularity of sugar substitutes continue to rise as well. Folks trying to avoid the extra caloric intake and/or hormonal response associated … [Read more...]
How to Conquer NYC in 3 Days
Outfit deets: hat | sunglasses | tee | coat | leggings | shoes | bag I am currently on a plane home from Boston and I can't wait to see my two boys-but damn, what a fun trip Britt and I had. We spent three nights in NYC and three nights in Boston and it was glorious. We haven't traveled together since before Jackson was born and it was such a good reminder why we chose each other in the first … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
TGIF! Did this week seem really long to anyone else? While Heather is busy living it up in NYC and Boston this weekend (her food, shopping, and champs insta stories are giving me serious FOMO) I'll be holding down the fort in Seattle. Good news though..the weather in Seattle is looking quite promising...hello sunshine + low 60's (never thought I'd be so excited for low 60's). I'll cheers to … [Read more...]
Sugar Talk Part I: Natural Sugar vs Added Sugar
Sugar seems to be at the root of all that is wrong in the health world these days…obesity, diabetes, cancer, acne, and maybe even why your kiddo is acting like a circus animal. My intention is to never demonize a food or food group because food is not inherently “good” or “bad” it’s just food. Black and white thinking about food or nutrients is dangerous. I've worked with many clients around … [Read more...]
Currently Craving
You thought I was talking about food, didn't you? I'll leave that up to Alix. For me - it's all about the clothes. I don't know about you guys but I feel like it's such a weird time in the stores. The in between season thing is a real drag and while I want to add some pieces to my wardrobe for spring, I can't find anything in the actual stores. Enter online shopping - what a dream. Revolve and … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Bring on the weekend! We're busy bees over here - Alix is heading to OC for a wedding and I'm throwing Jackson a 3rd birthday party and entertaining out of town guests. After all of that, my husband and I are jetting off to NYC and Boston sans kids so I'll be busy organizing & packing. We have a pretty packed itinerary but send me any "musts" for the city - restaurants, museums, parks, shows? … [Read more...]
February Grocery Store Finds
It is the last week of February which means we are SO close to Spring and hopefully some warmer temps! At the end of every month I plan to roundup my favorite grocery store finds. These products might not necessarily be brand new, but they are new to me or something I'm super into! Hopefully you will also discover something new here that you might want to try and spice things up in your … [Read more...]
