For years, our boys, have done a challenge they call “Chopped Junior Junior”. Essentially, Food Network’s Chopped is so inspiring that they wanted to do their own version with their friends. A Junior version of the professional TV show,…
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Broccoli Chicken Ranch Potatoes Recipe from The Whole Smiths Good Food Cookbook plus Our Weekly Meal Plan
We’ve been consciously trying to slow down a little more this summer. This means spending more time together as a family doing fun things, relaxing on the weekends, enjoying time out on the water on our stand up paddle…
This Raspberry Coolie is a play on words from “coulis” since we’ve added ice cream to make this a cool simple, delicious dessert to feed a crowd! It’s easy to make ahead and have chilled and ready in the…
This week we’re going on a road trip to Florida again! You may remember that we did this a couple years back and it was a tremendous experience. Well, this year, in our continuing attempt to gift experiences over…
Teen skincare is a most frequently asked question! I know this is going to get long winded, so here’s what you’ll find in this post: Why Safer Skincare & Cleaner Cosmetics for teens matters Get them on board: empower…
Our youngest son Wesley has some exciting news he’d like share with you! The littlest brother of three foodie kids, who hold regular cooking competitions in our kitchen, can’t stop talking about the greatest culinary achievement of his life thus…
Get a discount by shopping on our pages: Real Everything Favorites The Paleo View Bundles ♥♥♥ Vital Proteins is something that has made an incredible impact on our family’s health- we’re honestly so thankful for their products! Of course…
Our family really does thrive when we make and stick to a meal plan for the week – so after quite a bit of instability over the last few months, we’re excited that life has us in a place…
We’ve been making kid-friendly, veggie-loaded, Paleo-approved Shepherd’s Pie for years. In fact, our original Shepherd’s Pie recipe (complete with lamb and organ meat) is in our first book, Eat Like a Dinosaur. It’s been a family favorite for years!…
With nut-free lunchrooms and classrooms on the rise, there’s an increasing need for snacks that are both delicious and peanut and nut-free. With so many typical paleo snacks using nuts as a main ingredient (I’m looking at you, Larabar!),…
These are an old favorite that we’ve adapted to perfection over the years. This version is exactly the right amount of dark chocolate flavor to tempt anyone! Think: a (fancy! but super easy!) rich chocolate cupcake that is ever…
The name “One Stop Paleo Shop” tells you just about all you need to know: they carry all of the best Paleo goods and healthy-living products you’re looking for, and all in ONE PLACE (with competitive prices too!). There are no membership…
![[sound on if you like joy] reminder: if a positive mindset (and epic 80’s playlist) can make a car ride to Costco this fun, you too can turn a frown upside down!
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Today I realized how positively I’m thinking and feeling lately. It wasn’t easy or quick, but with consistency I found myself just living a life full of laughter and love. It has been a journey, through the darkness of grief and depression, it was so very difficult to want to pull myself out. But accepting where I was and what I was feeling, then acknowledging what I wanted and going through the motions to achieve that made a significant difference over time. And of course lifestyle changes that focus on health like sleep, less stress, and red light therapy.
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Today I had an awesome time at Costco with kids *gasp* and even made silly fun with the misery of back to school shopping yesterday! Things that I could have complained about were wonderful.
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And today I tried on a bunch of clothes, and it also was fun! What an incredible feeling, to enjoy the act without the emotional baggage of shame or guilt or needing to tell myself not all clothes fit all people. I cannot explain the peace I feel, living the skin I’m in. And it just happened with self belief!
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Today I believe in you, that you can find the joy these boys have; I want this for you! #findingjoy #journey #singalong #livelaughlove #lovelife #ibelieveinyou](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/74d8b299f80812d2c0595e12cde2e150/5D62FEEB/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/66767716_2319296674988600_2081185318927452791_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "[sound on if you like joy] reminder: if a positive mindset (and epic 80’s playlist) can make a car ride to Costco this fun, you too can turn a frown upside down!
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Today I realized how positively I’m thinking and feeling lately. It wasn’t easy or quick, but with consistency I found myself just living a life full of laughter and love. It has been a journey, through the darkness of grief and depression, it was so very difficult to want to pull myself out. But accepting where I was and what I was feeling, then acknowledging what I wanted and going through the motions to achieve that made a significant difference over time. And of course lifestyle changes that focus on health like sleep, less stress, and red light therapy.
.
Today I had an awesome time at Costco with kids *gasp* and even made silly fun with the misery of back to school shopping yesterday! Things that I could have complained about were wonderful.
.
And today I tried on a bunch of clothes, and it also was fun! What an incredible feeling, to enjoy the act without the emotional baggage of shame or guilt or needing to tell myself not all clothes fit all people. I cannot explain the peace I feel, living the skin I’m in. And it just happened with self belief!
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Today I believe in you, that you can find the joy these boys have; I want this for you! #findingjoy #journey #singalong #livelaughlove #lovelife #ibelieveinyou")
