Hi Reader, If you’ve ever thought, “My kid eats fruit… but basically no vegetables… is that bad??” You are so not alone. And honestly? I want to take a little pressure off you today. Because somewhere along the way, fruit got demoted. Vegetables became the gold standard… and fruit started to feel like the less impressive option. But nutritionally? That’s not really how it works. Fruit and vegetables are both doing a lot of heavy lifting. And in some cases… fruit is outperforming vegetables in...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, OK, Amazon officially has a “big sale” every 5 minutes now. And frankly, I think it’s so wrong how some brands and resellers change their prices to make it look like an item is on sale, while it’s actually minimally or not at all on sale. BUT. I’m still a deal hunter by nature, and I always feel like I’m winning when I snag something at a good price. So, I pulled together some of my best sellers and my absolute favorite items that are quality buys – and the discounted price is...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I saw you clicked on my robot vacuum/mop in Monday's newsletter… and I feel like I need to fully explain myself. 😅 I don’t throw around the phrase “life-changing” lightly. But this has genuinely been one of those things for me. Not in a dramatic way—just in a very real, everyday way where something that used to sit in the background of my brain…is just handled. My floors are clean when I wake up. I’m not constantly noticing crumbs or dirt. And I don’t have that mental note of “ugh...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Lately I’ve been realizing that if I don’t take care of a few very basic things… everything starts to feel harder than it needs to. Especially in this season of life—with busy weekdays, sports practices, and weekends that somehow fill up instantly. I’ve figured out there are a few things that are basically non-negotiable for me if I want to feel like a normal, regulated human 😅 Here’s what I actually need: I need daily movement.What that looks like has changed a lot over the...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, There’s a certain type of recipe that’s everywhere on social media right now: protein cookie dough, cottage cheese ice cream, desserts packed with protein powder, greens, collagen… you name it. And listen, sometimes I’m into it. Sometimes you just want to lighten things up. And I especially like healthier treats for kids who are too young to really know the difference and could use a nutrition boost. But lately it feels like the message online is that every dessert needs to be...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, One of the most common questions I get from parents is some version of: “How much should my child actually be eating?” And honestly? It’s a reasonable question. You want some way of knowing if they’re getting the right amount of everything! But when it comes to feeding kids (and honestly adults too), portion sizes aren’t meant to be rigid rules. They’re starting points. And sometimes they’re not even that helpful. The problem with strict portion rules Kids’ appetites fluctuate...
30 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, You might remember last year I shared that I was working on a book. If you’ve been wondering how that’s going — I wanted to give you an honest update. The short version: I’m not writing a book right now. And that wasn’t a quick or easy decision. I genuinely loved the idea of the book. I care so deeply about supporting parents — especially moms — and helping feeding kids feel less stressful. That’s always been the heart behind my work: helping you feel less alone and a little more...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Protein is having a moment. Everything is now “high protein,” including coffee and water, and suddenly a lot of moms are wondering: Am I getting enough? Could I be doing too much? Will eating more protein help with weight loss? And what about my kids...are they getting enough? Let’s clear this up — no macro tracking or gram counting necessary! How much protein do moms actually need? Protein needs vary based on activity level, life stage, health status, and overall eating patterns,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I’ll admit it: one of my favorite forms of low-stakes entertainment is scrolling through my neighborhood Facebook group. It’s ideal when you’ve got 5 minutes waiting on a kid somewhere, and I do actually pick up great intel. Who can repair your sprinklers, where does everyone go for plastic surgery, and what streets are randomly closed for construction. And occasionally I get a first row seat to neighborhood drama that makes my own life feel extremely calm by comparison. Last week...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read