by Melanie Darnell | Sep 29, 2017 | Parenting Advice
I know this is a little overdue (approx 4 months overdue) but I am finally ready to share my birth story. My delay was in part life with 3 little ones is often chaos and next I was finding personal acceptance to share my story. Let’s begin with a quick recap of my...
by Melanie Darnell | May 26, 2017 | Recipes
Memorial day is a weekend of barbecues, celebrations and waving of the American flag. Unfortunately these events are usually not very vegan friendly. Here are 3 ideas to make your memorial day celebration meat-free and yet still feel like the red blooded American you...
by Melanie Darnell | May 24, 2017 | Recipes, Vegan Meals
Sweet potatoes are a staple in our house; not only are they delicious they are also power packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A. They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic...
by Melanie Darnell | Apr 18, 2017 | Helpful Hints, My Favorites, Parenting Advice
I think one of the hardest things as a parent is witnessing your child not feel well with limited options to make her feel better. Olive woke up from her nap and something seemed off. She was not her normal happy self and her appetite was nonexistence (and this girl...
by Melanie Darnell | Mar 8, 2017 | Recipes, Vegan Meals
I recently made these for breakfast and they were so yummy I just have to share the recipe. Ingredients: 1½ cups almond milk 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups loose-packed flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons unpumpkin pie spice by @RawSpiceBar (spice...