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Mr. Confetti has been traveling for work these days, which means that I have had quite a number of days of what Mrs. Stroller describes perfectly as solo momma time. While I have the emotional and financial support that comes with a relationship, I spend many weekdays flying solo with Little C.  Add the puppy’s [...]

What I eat comes and goes in phases – predictable preferences that align with the seasons. It seems about the time I fall into a food rut, the weather changes and along with it, my cravings. This is the time of year when winter’s braises fade from view and my focus shifts to salad and [...]

In the ten months leading up to Zane’s birth, I spent quite a bit of time reading about pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I loved learning about the physical process my body was going through and hearing everyone’s unique birth story. As his due date approached, though, it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn’t put [...]

Even though we can’t really claim any credit for it, Mr. Chalk and I have always secretly prided ourselves on Owen’s extensive palate.  For the longest time, he would pretty happily eat whatever we put in front of him, be it turnips or fish or any number of things that even I wouldn’t touch.  (Exception: [...]

I really miss cereal. Since I’ve given up most grains and all processed sugar, cereal is a no-no. Making my own granola is a way to get that extra “crunch” and cereal-fix in the morning while still eating gluten-free. I want to share a recipe that is a culmination of many recipes I’ve used to [...]

When I came across this recipe on Pinterest, I knew I had to try it.  The ingredients were healthy, minimal, and best of all… I had all of them readily available in my pantry!  It has no added sugar, AND it’s egg and dairy free.  Amazing!  Even though the title says they’re for “breakfast,” they [...]

I was recently reminded of something very exciting.  Jello can be healthy.  And not just in a lame “not that terrible sugar-free fat-free” way, but in an actual “makes you healthier” way.  Gelatin is awesome for fighting colds, allergies and asthma as well as aiding digestion (you can read more here and here if you’re interested). [...]