Back To School: 5 Ways To Reset Your Routine After Summer
I don’t know about you, but the summer is a complete whirlwind for me. It’s a joyful, chaotic rollercoaster of late sunsets, pool days, spontaneous lake trips, and the glorious freedom of not having a schedule. I love being able to run off for a weekend adventure, hang out with family, or sign the kids up for fun camps without worrying about early mornings or rigid routines. But as much as I thrive on that flexibility, I’ve learned that my kids and I do better with structure. After too many screen marathons and pajama-clad afternoons, I start to feel like their brains are slowly melting — and mine’s not far behind. The freedom is fun, but it’s also exhausting. There’s little quiet time, no personal space, and I’m in full-on mommy mode 24/7, listening for any suspicious silence or emergencies that could mean something just exploded. It’s a double-edged sword, which is why I’m more than ready for a fresh routine when school starts. (more…)
Energy Oat Balls
If there’s one recipe my kids beg for on a regular basis, it’s these Energy Oat Balls. I swear, I can’t make a batch without someone sneaking a few before they even make it to the container. They’ve become a staple in our house, and are perfect for tossing into lunchboxes, handing out after school when hunger hits hard, or even grabbing for a quick, no-fuss breakfast on those chaotic mornings when we’re running out the door. (more…)
The Sunday Reset: How To Plan Your Week Without Stress
Sundays used to be my least favorite day. The looming “Monday energy” would creep in around 3 p.m., and suddenly I was overwhelmed with all the things I hadn’t done, the meals I hadn’t planned, and the laundry staring at me like it knew something I didn’t.
But somewhere along the way, I discovered the magic of the Sunday Reset, a simple, no-pressure routine that helps me step into the new week feeling more in control and less like a human tornado.
Here’s how to create your own Sunday reset without making it feel like another to-do list:
Gourmet Gluten-Free M&M Cookies (Crumbl Copycat)
What if I told you these gluten-free M&M cookies taste so good, that they might make you question everything you thought about gluten? Soft, chewy, loaded with chocolate chips and possibly too many M&Ms (is that even possible?), these cookies are so bakery-level delicious that even gluten itself would wish it was invited to this party. But don’t worry, you won’t miss it. One bite, and you’ll forget gluten was ever a thing. (more…)
Matcha Latte
When I suspected that I was having an allergic response to coffee (gasp!), I thought my life was over when I had to eliminate it from my diet for a week while waiting for a new batch of mold/mycotoxin-free coffee to arrive in the mail. Okay fine, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but if you drank coffee regularly, would you be upset if you had to remove it?? Good possibility. The first day without, I felt the strong effects of caffeine withdrawal with some major drowsiness going on that I wasn’t used to. I had to think quickly, without actually having to get dressed and go to the grocery store in 24-degree weather to hunt down some organic green tea. Then, I remembered that I had recently bought a pack of matcha powder. Bingo. (more…)
Chocolate Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
Gluten-Free/Plant-Based/Vegan/Dairy-Free
Not a day goes by that I’m not looking for some way to make a healthier version of comfort food…especially since traditional comfort food tears up my system like a mother. So, I have to get creative. Since I started gluten-free baking, there have been many experiments that have been both successful and not-so-great. What I have noticed is that when I can use fruits or vegetables incorporated into desserts, not only do they add vitamins and nutrients, but also add moisture and texture. It’s also a great way to trick your loved ones into eating healthier food, so it’s a win-win all the way around! (more…)
Strawberry Sourdough French Toast
Maple Pecan Scones
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Plant-Based/Vegan
Few things in life are more pleasurable than a hot cup of coffee in the morning, and even fewer things go along well with it. For me, it’s all about pairing that incredible cup of coffee with either a muffin or a scone, my two favorites to break my fast with in the morning. Although I do love the Lemon Blueberry Scones, these particular scones are my favorite flavor with the subtle hint of maple and crunch of the pecans all wrapped up in a tender scone. (more…)
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Plant-Based/Vegan
You know how a lot of people go bonkers when pumpkin season arrives? Well, I am not one of those people. It’s not that I don’t like pumpkin, I actually love pumpkin. It’s the fact that I eat pumpkin flavored items all year long. So when the Fall gets here, I get excited about other people getting excited just because they’re finally getting excited to eat it too. Yes, I’m weird and easily entertained. (more…)
NEW GLUTEN-FREE COOKBOOK!!
I would apologize for yelling in the title, but I’m not sorry…BECAUSE I AM SOOO EXCITED ABOUT THIS BOOK!!!! (more…)
Crunchy Granola (Homemade Cereal)
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Plant-Based
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As a kid, one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast was a ridiculously large bowl of cereal drowning in milk. My favorite brands were Cap’n Crunch (Peanut Butter Crunch), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Frosted Flakes. All delicious, all loaded with sugar and a bunch of other unhealthy ingredients that massively upset my gut. (more…)
No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Vegan
After writing an entire chapter with over 60 recipes for No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream in my Freezer Pleasers Cookbook, I was hooked on the simplicity of homemade ice cream…and how freaking delicious it is. (more…)