How I Broke Through My Fear + a blog announcement!

I still remember the moment like it was yesterday.  I was sitting at the nurses’ station staring blankly at my computer screen. After what felt like an incredibly fast orientation, this was my first night shift on my own - no preceptor to check over my work.  I was going to be taking care of …

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Plan a Family Getaway to Door County, WI + Bridgeport Resort Review

  Even though it’s already July, it’s not too late to plan a summer getaway!  Our family just spent a beautiful weekend in Door County, WI.  I love visiting Door County in the summer, but it’s even better in the fall, so put this on your travel list.  There are so many fun activities for …

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Strawberry Quinoa Salad + TV appearance

Juicy strawberries, sweet citrus dressing and tangy goat cheese come together beautifully in this light & easy summer side dish.  It’s great at any temperature and is easy to whip up.  We brought this to a friend’s BBQ last weekend and it was a hit.  The subtly sweet salad balanced out the savory burgers and …

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Peanut Butter Quinoa Bars for a cause!

Always on the look out for easy, healthy snacks?  No matter how many we buy at the store each week, we somehow still run out by Thursday or Friday.  And I usually realize we need some as I’m running out the door and/or starving.  One trick that helps with my snack dilemma is to bake …

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Escaping to Kohler

Despite living in Wisconsin for over 10 years now, there is one state treasure that I’d neglected until this year.  I’m not talking about Lambeau, Miller Coors, or the capitol building…. I’m referring to the gorgeous and serene Kohler Waters Spa.  Refreshing waterfalls, soothing saunas, and world-class treatment are all tucked into this small town …

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Mushroom Goat Cheese Meat Loaf

Mushroom Goat Cheese “Meat” Loaf

I’ve always dreamed of being the kind of mom who effortlessly serves organic vegetarian meals and stevia-sweetened desserts all in between teaching yoga and growing our own food.  I had visions of Charlotte starting school having never seen a real cookie.   I have a feeling I’m not quite there, since Char is adamant that the …

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Roasted Eggplant & Pepper Sandwiches

Fresh bread… is there a better smell in this world?  I would take that smell over spring tulips, Vera Wang perfume, anything!  It always reminds me of walking into my grandparents’ condo as a kid.  Every summer our family would venture down to Clearwater, FL and our first stop was always lunch at Grandma and …

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