Have you ever known somebody who acted like an alcoholic, but they didn’t drink at all? This person may: These are the traits of an alcoholic. Do you know someone who fits the above list, and yet does not drink? It’s mind blowing, isn’t it? How does someone act like that when they’re not a … Read more
So, how is my move going? We’ll…so far it hasn’t been so fun. I really try to be someone who looks on the bright side of things, but moving right now just feels crazy. I even told Tim once this week that I wasn’t enjoying GAPS that day as I just wanted to order a … Read more
Excuse the blurry picture, I took it on my iphone! This is Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride at the 2011 Weston A Price Foundation Conference in Dallas, TX. I got to sit in the very front row for an entire day, listening to this brilliant doctor. She is my favorite doctor, EVER. 🙂 I took 40 pages … Read more
Well, I guess I will be finding out soon as our family is planning a move in less than three weeks! I have a feeling that we will be stocking up on lots of pears and apples to make quick snacks and the crock pot will be in use more often! *Deep breaths Tarena, deep … Read more
You have worked hard all week…be sure to relax as much as you can today! Chores can wait until tomorrow! =) Hum…I’m thinking of soaking in a tub with Epsom salts to help detox, enjoying a steamy cup of tea, enjoying a book and snuggling with some my sweet family! This is so important to … Read more
Just a quick reminder to prepare extra food today so that you can rest tomorrow! (If you have no idea what I am talking about, take a quick minute to read this post about preparing today to get the rest you need.) What are you cooking today? I would love to hear! =) Ok…now I … Read more
One of the ways our family saves budget money (to use the savings for our food $$) is to have in-house date nights! To us this usually means that on Friday night when the kiddos are in bed (sometimes earlier than usual!) we enjoy a “treat” and a borrowed movie from the in-laws or a … Read more
This is me before we started the GAPS Diet: We had eaten gluten free for 1 year at this point (gluten free made me gain weight. My body does not like rice flour and potato starch!). This is me after we were on GAPS a little over a year: (ignore the squinty expression on my … Read more
This is a guest post by my friend, Tarena Beckham. So…maybe, just maybe your kind-of thinking of trying GAPS. Maybe. Well, I thought I would share a bit about what it might look like and what you should do before you start GAPS. (Jackson on our first day of GAPS enjoying some stock!) A … Read more
There have been a few questions about baking soda on my muffin recipes, so I thought I’d answer this one as best I can! So, the big question: Is baking soda ok on the GAPS diet? In short, the answer is yes…and maybe not. 😉 On the Foods to Avoid list online, baking powder is … Read more