My Body Was NOT a Happy Camper...

Pretty little picture isn't it? Who would have known that such an innocent looking plant could have been the cause of my own personal hell for months? Before I get into that mess, let me start at the beginning. I am a stay at home mom to my 2 year-old daughter and 9 year-old step-daughter. I would like to say that I have always eaten healthy but then I would be lying.

After I gave birth to my daughter I was diagnosed with a slew of food sensitivities, namely gluten intolerance. As I walked out of the doctor’s office that day clutching a few measly pamphlets with the overwhelming details of my new diet, I made a decision. I was going to embark on a quest for healthy living for my entire family, utilizing only natural products and organic, whole foods. Hey, if my taste buds were being issued the death sentence then my husband and kids were going down with me!

Surprisingly the new foods I made didn’t kill anyone, they were actually yummy! There are many choices for people with special dietary needs. Half the time my family didn’t even know that I had replaced an old favorite with something healthier that we could all have (well, except for the asparagus soup incident…we will never speak of it again). I do have to say knowing that I am doing everything I can to put the right food in my husband and our children’s bellies makes me happy.

I started this blog out of my desire to share what I have learned this far along my journey. People can’t believe that my entire family eats organic and that I make most of our food from scratch because of what it entails and the effect it should have on your wallet (notice I say should not does!). I am here to climb up on my little soapbox and prove that it does not have to he an exorbitant expensive or a time-consuming affair. Let me help you cut corners and have fun with your kids while giving them the best gift you can… a healthy start in life!