Letter from the Editor: Embracing the Holiday Time Glow (aka, holiday time for moms)Dear Friends, I thought it would be fun to start a seasonal letter. Blogging has become so sporadic for me that when I actually find the time, I really need to embrace that work energy. And today’s one of those days. As […] The post Letter from the Editor: Embracing the Holiday Time Glow appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

You want it, I got it, this Vegan Holiday Recipe Quicklist is for all my seasoned HHL readers who know these recipes are a must-have around the holidays - vegan holiday recipes are a GO! And on this page, you don't want the fluff, just the links. Let's do it... Vegan Holiday Recipes Recipe Categories […] The post Vegan Holiday Recipe Quicklist appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

I’m popping in to share my holiday gift guide for 4-5-year-olds—some of my favorite ideas that spark magic and fun. Last year I posted this toddler gift guide. And this year, I get a bit more preschool/TK aged. This time of year is pretty amazing when you have kids. Their wonder and excitement is so […] The post Holiday Gift Guide for 4-5-Year-Olds: Top Picks for Magic and Fun! appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

I'm sharing my Vegan "Dad Sandwich" Revisited today. You bring the EASY, I'll bring the peasy. And the flavor. And the fun. And the plant protein! This is a flavor-packed vegan sandwich that takes the classic "lunchmeat and cheese" sandwich of my youth and turns it on it's side. This "dad sandwich" is a recipe […] The post Vegan "Dad Sandwich" Revisited appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

Today I am sharing The 3 Best Preschool Lunchboxes have tried more than a handful of lunchboxes over the past few years, and here are my faves. These brands are the absolute best on the market IMO. But check out these stats for yourself... My 3 Favorite Preschool Lunchboxes: Let's check them out!... The Best […] The post The 3 Best Preschool Lunchboxes appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

If you despise wasting food - even coffee - and love a frosty sip - this flavorful and fun Leftover Coffee Smoothie is for you. Come eleven AM, I stumble through the kitchen and notice my pot of coffee, warmish and sitting there, but no desire to actually drink it. Well let's create a recipe […] The post Leftover Coffee Smoothie appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

Today I am in the kitchen with my daughter's current obsession recipe of Vegan Cinnamon Toast. I kid you not when I say she requested and devoured four giant pieces of this stuff on our recent lazy weekend Saturday morning. Maybe it was even six pieces, I lost count! Okay, I will note she does […] The post Vegan Cinnamon Toast for Kids appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

Continuing on my kid-inspired posting trend, today I have this The Color Monster Cake to share with you all! It is a delicious creation made using a protein-rich lemon-flavored cake base with a simple cream cheese frosting on top. Plant-based colors swirled in at every step. The Inspiration Behind The Color Monster Cake Hey there, […] The post The Color Monster Cake appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

Today I'm sharing my easy The Color Monster Craft for preschool-aged kiddos! I'm back with another entry in my book and craft series, featuring the beloved book Book + Craft Series: The Color Monster by Anna Llenas. You can find this adorable and feelings-filled children's book in bookstores or on Amazon. And today, I am... The post Book + Craft Series: The Color Monster appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more

Welcome to my book + craft series featuring the children's book The Red Lemon! Let's get to it.. Alright guys, this is my first foray into non-recipe content! I love creating a recipe, but now that I'm a mom to a preschooler, I have been playing around with creating stimulating playtime activities. I wouldn't call... The post Book + Craft Series: The Red Lemon by Bob Staake appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com ..read more