After years of dieting and counting calories I learned a few lessons along the way. Once I shifted my mindset away from obsessing over calories, I finally saw major turnarounds. The result is what I call my protein and micronutrient theory of health. If you’ve struggled with restricting calories and stubborn pounds despite doing all […] Continue reading How Protein and Micronutrients Can Transform Your Health ..read more

For many years I lived with Hashimoto’s disease. Thinning hair, weight gain, and extreme fatigue were my “normal.” Autoimmune conditions have skyrocketed in past years, not just thyroid issues. What do these conditions have in common? They’re all accompanied by inflammation! While recovery is a multifaceted approach, anti-inflammatories are a great way to help the […] Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Tea Recipe ..read more

Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a special kick to the local Cajun food. I wanted to recreate recipes that use it at home, like Cajun chicken and red beans. For years, […] Continue reading Homemade Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning ..read more

As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my teeth with charcoal, and I’m just as unconventional in raising my kids. Today I’m sharing what this approach looks like, how it’s evolved over the […] Continue reading My Unconventional Approach to Parenting (and Education ..read more

Hair can get dry and brittle, especially in the summer months during time spent outside. Think the beach or swimming in a chlorine laden pool. Harsh hair care products can also damage hair, leading to frizz, breakage, and hair loss. This DIY hair oil treatment helps improve scalp health for healthier, natural hair. I love […] Continue reading DIY Hair Oil Treatment ..read more

I have this thing where it’s tough to eat more than 1-2 eggs, which doesn’t make it easy to reach my protein goals with just eggs for breakfast. But these marinated eggs are an exception. While I could probably eat 4-6 of them as a meal, I love adding them to poke bowls, salads, or […] Continue reading Marinated Jammy Eggs: A Savory, Flavor-Packed Protein Boost ..read more

Last year, I had a small remodeling project that got a little out of hand. It eventually led to me remodeling my whole kitchen. That’s a story for another day and another blog post. However, I’m really grateful for some of the changes that came from this remodel, especially our new DIY charging drawer.  I […] Continue reading How I Added a DIY Charging Drawer to My Kitchen (& Why ..read more

Conventional hair spray is one of the worst offenders when it comes to toxins in beauty products. It typically has aerosol, PFAS, VOCs and more. More companies are making safe alternatives, but I’ve discovered a way to make my own. This DIY hair spray is simple and really works! This natural alternative is easy to […] Continue reading Natural DIY Hairspray Recipe ..read more

I’m always looking for easier and tastier ways to serve nourishing foods to my family. Getting kids on board with eating healthy can take some strategic planning, but recipes like this radish cream cheese dip help make it easier. (And it’s not a bad way for adults to enjoy more veggies too!) Having some kind […] Continue reading Radish Cream Cheese Dip (Cool & Zesty ..read more

If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight often brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It’s almost second nature, right? You eat less, you burn more, and voilà—you shed the pounds. But what if I told you that my weight loss success came from eating more—not less? It sounds counterintuitive, […] Continue reading The Counterintuitive Way I Lost Weight By Eating More ..read more