It's not the holiday season without some pumpkin pie, right? I know that at least in my house growing up, pumpkin pie wasn't just on the menu - it was our favorite dessert. Flour and butter crust, sugar-filled pumpkin pie filling, and cool whip up top. It was so delicious, and so, so unhealthy. ...
How Expressing Gratitude Helps You Enjoy the Holidays
There are few things in this world that are such a simple concept, yet can turn your entire life around at the same time. Gratitude is one of them. It can change chaos into contentment, stress into joy, and can help us to live our very best lives just by being thankful for what we have instead of the continual focus on what we're desiring. ...
Paleo Breakfast Pumpkin Cookies {Recipe}
This recipe was originally published in September 2016. It was updated in September 2018. Is there anything better than pumpkin-everything season? Being able to eat pumpkin cookies for breakfast without the guilt, of course! Pumpkin cookies are a favorite of mine, but paleo breakfast pumpkin cookies take it to a whole new level because there's no sugar, no ...
Portobello Stuffed Acorn Squash {Recipe}
The holidays are a magical time of year, filled with traditions, family, and elaborate meals. However, it's also the time of year that most people throw their hard-earned healthy habits out the window. With candies, cookies, and cakes galore everywhere we go, it's difficult to stay on track with our healthy lifestyles. Thankfully, filling our holiday meals with delicious, yet ...
The Teal Pumpkin Project & 5 Halloween Candy Alternatives
As a kid, I always looked forward to October. Not only is it the month of my birthday, but Halloween comes shortly after, and I'm a big fan of the dressing up and fun that comes with it. But it's more difficult these days with the amount of added sugar our kids already have in their diets, not to mention the various allergies and sensitivities to ingredients and ...
