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Ella’s Lactation Cookies

These lactation cookies are incredible, packed full of nutrients, low in sugar and naturally encourage lactation. The best part? They help to keep you satisfied and hunger at bay during those late night feedings. Postpartum for the first year is a marathon not a sprint and it is nice to...

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Postpartum Herbal Bath for Healing

One of my favorite things to do for myself postpartum is to soak in the bath with my postpartum herbal bath to support healing. Water is so incredibly healing for me postpartum and through my motherhood experience. There is a saying, “Just Add Water”. It rings true for any postpartum...

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Savory Waffles

This savory waffle recipe is inspired by my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis, Birchwood Cafe made by Chef Marshall Paulson. This is not their recipe, but a recreation and our families interpretation of this brunch menu favorite. They are a must try if you live in the twin cities and they...

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Summer Pizza On The Grill

One of our favorite things to do in the summer is make pizza on the grill. It is quick, easy and fun to have your children get involved and build their own. This meal will forever be a family tradition at our house. At least until we get an outdoor...

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Meal Prep Breakfast Burritos

These meal prep breakfast burritos saved my life. Life has been really demanding lately and nothing like starting your day with a breakfast burrito to start the day off well. I have slowed down a bit, but the demands of motherhood continue. Motherhood has been the greatest joy and challenge....

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Vegetable Bolognese

This Vegetable Bolognese recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner at home. It has been a weekly go-to recipe for our family. After becoming a working mother, I now understand the need for quick and easy meals! I work until about 6:00pm three nights a week and I am not...

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Healthy Honey Banana Bread

When I was a competitive swimmer in college, I use to bake (eat) a lot of banana bread. It all started with my lovely roommate, swim captain, queen bee, dietitian, baking machine and best friend who made banana bread nearly every Wednesday. To put it more simply, her nickname is...

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