We are in the midst of a major, record-breaking heat wave here in the Bay Area, combined with extremely poor air quality from surrounding fires, and the impact is real. Our high school events were all canceled, kids were bummed and tired and just plain HOT, and staff were feeling the strain & drain after a long week too. And while I know a heat wave is so very…
It’s that “back to school” time of year, and it is seriously kicking my butt. Each night I set my alarms for the next day, thinking, “Tomorrow I’ll work out before work. I might be a little tired, but it will be great to just get it done early. I’ll feel so productive & energized all day!” Fast forward to the next morning, several hours and ten snoozed…
One of the many things I love about blogging is the fact that I can reach you guys from just about anywhere (as long as I’ve got a WiFi connection!) And today that somewhere is Disneyland! I’m here with my mom and younger brother, since it’s become sort of a tradition to take a trip “just the three of us” before back to school/work time. Now although…
I haven’t shared much about my health/weight loss journey and how I found a Paleo diet. It was a long road to where I am now, but the Paleo part started for me about 5 years ago when I met Dathan. He showed me by example that you could be healthy, strong, and thriving on a super simple diet free of dairy and grains. I jumped on board the…
I have come up with many fun Paleo-fied dessert recipes over the years, and love whipping them out on special occasions to impress friends & family with how delicious grain- & dairy-free baking can be. A couple of my favorites? My simple Lemon Bars and popular German Chocolate Cake Bars. Both are Paleo friendly, but do require a little time and effort. And while I love them *so much*… I…
With summer time here and more time on my hands, you’d think I wouldn’t mind putting in more work in the kitchen. But with the summer heat and 100 other things on my to-do list that I’d rather be spending my time on, turning on the oven and spending a whole lot of time on dinner doesn’t always make the cut. So here I am, a good way…