Mothering Tidbits to Bring Ease and Joy
We have started into our potty training journey, and oof, what a journey it’s been. I’ve been preoccupied by it, hence the lull in my posts, but more to come soon, including favorite products and our experience. A fear I had after researching and talking more
Tofu is such a diverse ingredient that I think is so underutilized because it can be intimidating. Tofu, a vegetarian soy based product, is high in protein and healthy fats and is typically much more affordable than other sources of protein. It is also a more
oaking up all the fall goodness with all the pumpkin recipes. As promised – easy pumpkin pancakes. This recipe makes a bunch of small pumpkin pancakes with extra to freeze for easy breakfasts later (that is if all the big people in the house don’t eat them first!). Enjoy!
Pumpkin is a big part of fall around our house. I have been loving incorporating pumpkin into some of the quick, regular items we cook around the house for Poppy and ourselves. These waffles are easy, no sugar added and delicious.
Motherhood is beautiful they say – and it certainly is – but it can be equally overwhelming and very shy of glamorous. With all the tasks that seem to pile up, keeping them straight can feel daunting – especially with the dreaded “mom brain”. One of the things that was often stressful for not only myself but the household was meals and snacks. What was she eating today? A question that so often occurred and for some reason always seemed to be directed towards me, mom. My solution – a white board.
These pancakes check all the boxes. Plant-based, common ingredients, easy and so so good. They are even gluten-free if you use gluten free oats. Perfect for some fruit on the side or any number of toppings (more about these in the recipe below). These are one of my favorite recipes to whip up last minute on a weekend morning for everyone to enjoy. I hope you do too!
A protein packed snack that is ready in a jiffy. I try to sneak homemade snacks in throughout the week when I can and these are so easy to whip up. And, it makes a few portions worth (unless your partner eats them all before more
Pancakes are like the cousins to muffins that come in close second. They are equally yummy, straightforward to whip up in the morning (or afternoon or evening) and create lots of leftovers or an easy meal for the whole family to enjoy.
Broccoli is a food that is easy to prepare and is so versatile. Broccoli offers many nutritional benefits including high contents of vitamin C, folate, fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin K1. Fiber aids with digestive health, folate is great for brain development and vitamin K1 more
Hello! I am so happy that you made it here today. My hope for us all is to find things that bring us joy and ease along our ever-evolving parenting journeys. This is a safe space for mothers (and truly any big people who have more