Ok, fine. I didn't REALLY make these with Nutella. But calling these "store-brand chocolate hazelnut spread collage protein bars" is a bit of a mouthful, dontcha think? On the same token, you're going to want a mouthful of these bars because... Well, have you ever had something so good, you hid it from the rest of the family so you could eat it all yourself? And when you did eat it, you were in the ... Continue Reading
Archives for August 2017
Benefits of Magnesium for Sleep, Anxiety and Stress
I swore off supplements for a long time, thinking that I could get everything my body needs through food. While I still think that’s a mostly accurate statement, it assumes I’m eating a wide variety of foods every single day, for my entire life. Unfortunately, my love for tacos and homemade pizza permanently disqualifies me. I don’t know what, but something clicked last year and I did some research on adding ... Continue Reading
The Best School Lunch Boxes (on a budget)
As of this post, I’ve packed over 1200 school lunches. (Yes, I know you can teach your kids to pack their own school lunches, but I’m not ready to let this part of my job go just yet.) I’ve packed for homeschool and traditional school, and I’ve even packed lunches for summer camps, hiking excursions, and 2500 mile road trips. I’ve packed for toddlers, elementary kids and adults (and have these 18 school ... Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Collagen for Hair, Skin, Nails and More
It’s been nearly a year since I first introduced grass-fed collagen to my daily routine. I originally wanted to find a way to increase the protein in my smoothies without using processed powder, but along the way my hair noticeably grew longer and my nails were suddenly really long… and they weren’t breaking. I definitely wasn’t expecting either of these, but it started to make sense the more I read about the ... Continue Reading