Adapting to a new way of eating

Next week will begin our Six Weeks to Chemical Free Challenge, and I’m getting pretty darn excited about it!  Every email, comment, or wall post I’ve gotten from parents who are as concerned about their child’s diet as I am makes me squeal just a little on the inside.  I’m looking forward to what’s ahead, [...]

Artificial Ingredients and Behavior

My follow up post is now on the Circle of Moms website.  For all of you have emailed or commented with questions about how to cut out the chemicals in your family’s diet, this article is for you!  Everything you need to know in 750 words or less.  You can read the new article, How [...]

Homemade Marshmallows, and why I made them myself

There was a time, not that long ago, when I would have never even considered making my own marshmallows.  Why go through the trouble when you buy a bag for less than $3.00?  Well, I’ll tell you why I changed my mind.  Here are the ingredients in a bag of marshmallows from my grocery store: [...]

Easy Caprese Pizza on the grill

We’re officially in countdown mode.  Sophie starts kindergarten in four short weeks.  My heart just started beating faster as I wrote that.  I know everyone says this, but gosh where did the time go?  I keep telling her how unbelievably fast she’s growing up, and she keeps telling me that she’ll always be my baby. [...]