Homemade Superfood Nut Butter
May 22, 2020I LOOOOOOVE peanut butter. I'm not sure I could live without it. From PB&j's to banana w/ peanut butter to a big dollop on my oats most mornings to baking with it and even sometimes eating by the spoon, I cannot get enough. But as much as I love peanut butter, I also enjoy switching up my nut butter palate, choosing almond butter many times or when I'm feeling fancy picking up a yummy jar of Wild Friends Peanut Cashew Super Butter or one of NuttZo's mixed nuts and seeds butter. The problem with these "fancy" nut butter is they…
A Pandemic of Snacking
Snacking too much, or on unhealthy snacks, has increased with more people working from home. Here are strategies to deal with the temptation of snacking too much
Introducing: Bake it Forward!
Big announcement this week, especially for our Northern Colorado friends! We are happy to introduce the newest endeavor for Wholesome and Happy Life: Bake it Forward, a donation-based baked goods catering service! Our Mission is to give back to our…
The Struggle Behind the Clock: The competitive female running culture
I am competitive and a perfectionist. Sometimes this results in high rewards from diligence and hard work. But this can also be a deadly combo, or at least in my case a sickly one. After a disappointing freshmen year of…
50 Years of Earth Day
As we celebrate 50 years of Earth Days, consider what steps you can take to help her out.
Carrot Sriracha Hummus
Chickpeas may be the most versatile plant. I mean they are delicious on their own, are a great addition to many salads, bowls, and meals, they are the basis of falafel, and chickpea flour tortillas are my new found obsession.…
Silver Linings Amidst Chaos
A listing of some of the positive things happening in our world while we all battle the fear and restrictions of COVID 19
Blueberry Banana Bread
The other day, mom and I were shopping at our favorite discount grocery store, Esh's. We were picking up new produce and stocking up on the #quarantinesnacks (while staying 6 ft away from everyone else of course)! I remembered before…
It Might Be Hard, but it’s Not Complicated
Living a longer disease free life isn't complicated, but it's not easy either. 5 healthy behaviors can add years of healthy life.
Dear Running
Dear Running, I’ve loved you; I’ve hated you. You have caused happy tears and sad tears. I’ve stood at the top of the podium, been last in a race, and been stuck on the sidelines. In the wake of my…
Ultimate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Valentine's Day may have been last week, but any day is a good excuse to make brownies if you ask me! I've said it before and i'll say it again, brownies are my favorite dessert. Chocolately, fudgey goodness, I mean…
