Acorn Squash Gnocchi with Garlic Brown Butter

acorn squash gnocchi

Acorn Squash Gnocchi is an excellent way to use leftover roasted acorn squash in a lower carb version of the classic gnocchi. Cooked in a 3-minute garlic brown butter, it makes an impressive Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free and egg-free side dish.     I roasted up a big batch of acorn squash for my 9-month-old’s meals […]

Paleo Chicken & Veggie Pot Pie

This veggie-filled Paleo Chicken Pot Pie has a buttery crust thanks to grass-fed ghee and is incredibly nourishing with savory bone broth, cauliflower “gravy” and pastured chicken.  Comfort food in a pie dish that my whole family gobbled up! It’s free of gluten, grains and nuts as well!         We finally got […]

Non-Toxic Baby & Kids Gift Guide

non-toxic baby and kids gift guide

Looking for eco-friendly, non-toxic gift for babies and children? Here’s a list of 35+ gifts I’ve vetted as an occupational therapist and mom of two! I don’t have much self control around the holidays when it comes to gifting my children. If I see a toy I know would inspire wonder, creativity and fun, I […]

Beautycounter’s Holiday Collection 2019 – Top 10 Deals!

Beautycounter’s 2019 Holiday Collection is here… and it’s absolutely gorgeous, gift-able and full of budget-friendly safer beauty products for all ages! I’m taking you through my Top 10 Below (with all the best savings!)   >> SIGN UP FOR MY NON-TOXIC LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER HERE FOR PROMOS, 1:1 HELP AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION <<   If […]

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Protein Cookies (GF, DF)

collagen quinoa cookie gluten free

Looking for a gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free HEALTHY pumpkin chocolate chunk cookie? These Collagen Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies have just the good stuff… protein, fat, nuts, pumpkin, seeds and an allergy-free mega chocolate chunk!       Give me a one bowl cookie recipe filled with functional, health-promoting foods that taste and look like […]

Safer Anti-Aging Solutions (No Botox Here!)

Botox is the most popular in-office treatment for wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, but does it come with any health effects? This article discusses whether or not someone with autoimmune disease should receive Botox and offers natural solutions to pesky forehead wrinkles, frown lines and crow’s feet.   First, let’s discuss what Botox is… […]

Healthy Berry Bowls (My FAVE “Dessert” or Snack!)

  These organic, healthy, antioxidant-rich frozen Berry Bowls are my best-kept (not really) secret! They are naturally sweet, grain-free, dairy-free and full of flavor and satisfying textures. So dang delicious anytime of the year but I especially love these healthy berry bowls for breakfast, snack and dessert… so basically three times a day. And they’re […]

Whole30 Breakfast Meatballs

breakfast meatballs whole30

These Whole30-friendly Breakfast Meatballs have veggies AND fruit in them and are spiced with warming flavors making them the perfect grab & go meat and veggie morning option! They are Paleo, dairy-free, grain-free, egg-free and nightshade-free to boot! Make them AIP-friendly by omitting the mustard!         What do you feel best eating […]

One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondie Bars – Paleo/Gluten-Free/Egg-Free

gluten free chocolate chip cookie bar blondies

These Paleo, Gluten-Free and Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are made in one bowl which means a delicious, mess-free and easy recipe you can make with your kids! They feature real food ingredients like grass-fed ghee, almond flour, chia seeds and coconut sugar!     My husband said, “No offense but these are the best […]

My Top 10 Favorite Clean Beauty Products

      If you’re brand new to Beautycounter or have just dipped your toes in, I’ve got some ‘splaining to do about the 10 products you won’t find me without lately. I’m sure I could make this my Top 20 Products because Beautycounter addict… I mean advocate, but here’s a great place to get […]