Ep. #57: How to Start and Maintain a Gratitude Practice

Happy Thanksgiving! Even if it’s just a regular Thursday for you, I hope all is well. And whether you celebrate or not, I hope we can all embrace the spirit of maintaining an ongoing gratitude practice and learning to giving thanks. Thank You Listeners! If you’re listening today – thank you. Whether you’re a current […]
Pumpkin Spice Granola atop a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Naturally sweetened pumpkin spice granola is the perfect topping for a healthy and delicious pumpkin pie smoothie. The best fall breakfast around! My favorite activity of the day is when Cooper and I cook in the kitchen. I plop him in his baby bjorn chair, turn some music on, and get cooking. He eats the […]
Pumpkin Bruschetta

Pumpkin bruschetta is a great appetizer for any of your upcoming holiday parties! Roasted pumpkin, carmelized onions, goat cheese, cranberries, pecans, and sage piled on top of sliced baguette rounds. After almost three years of living here, we finally ordered our first delivery pizza. A combination of not knowing how to order it, whether it would […]
How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree {video post}

We often make fun of my in-laws when they can’t figure out how to use their iPhones, but I need to remind myself that I just might be in their shoes one day. As far as technology goes, I’m pretty far behind in comparison to other people my age (especially being raised in Silicon Valley). My phone is usually […]
Turkey Wine Cork Place Cards

For whatever reason, I have always liked to have place cards at my Thanksgiving table (you may have noticed here and here). I just love the personal touch they provide, giving each guest a little sense of coziness of comfort when they find their name at the table.
Healthy Pumpkin Pie {vegan & gluten-free}

I have an ever-growing dilemma. Do I just throw my food intolerances out the the door and eat the delicious dessert that may or may not give me a stomach ache? Or do I modify the dessert to my dietary needs and potentially not be satisfied? I’ve found that both have their pros and cons and […]
