Category Archives: Family

My Cousin David and his Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

[December 4]

When I asked for my cute, little (but not so little anymore) cousin David to write me a post about his adventures in cooking and the soup he made us for Thanksgiving, I’d planned on writing an intro.  Upon getting his post I realized it totally speaks for itself as he speaks for himself (oh [...]

A Thankful Thanksgiving

[November 24]

There are just so many things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. My girls, my hubs, my amazing sister and family, health happiness and whatnot, awesome blog readers;), a growing nutrition practice, a lovely home, a cutie dog, I could go on… Instead I’d love to share a couple links from around the web: Joshua [...]

A moment to gush…

[November 21]

…about my kiddies and my baby sister.  Liza added some pics of my girls on her photography site.  Check it out here.  I’m a lucky gal Related posts:Yoga LifeA Make-Shift Breakfast PerfectionVegan Gingerbread CookiesPregnancy Week 8

Sleep oh how I miss thee…

[November 10]

So we’re coming up on 4 weeks postpartum and the sleep deprivation is catching up to me.  I was superlucky to heal fast from the delivery and was on a real high for a couple weeks after Baby Bar’s arrival.  I was feeling great and energetic and definitely doing too much trying to make up [...]

My Big Girl Turned 3!

[November 9]

So, seeing as I’m officially a hot mess mama, I’m just getting around to posting a did bit about my gorgeous girl’s 3rd Birthday this past Sunday. Avi woke up and said: Mama, I’m big now.  My hands are big, my feet are big, I’m a big girl now, right?!? It totally melted my heart. [...]

Bounce!

[November 8]

I can’t help but feel like my life is a mini struggle between finding convenience and responsibility. I do my best on a regular basis to make sure that as a family we incorporate safe and sustainable practices, but often at times I know that itís only reasonable that I make some compromises to get [...]

Thank YOU

[October 25]

I wanted to take a minute to say thank you to all of my readers and friends who have been so amazingly supportive through this crazy process of getting pregnant, staying pregnant, and giving birth to my beautiful baby. So many of you have written me and commented here and your words have warmed my [...]

Baby Bar’s Birth Story

[October 22]

  Let me start by staying this has been the most unbelievable week.  Regardless of a wild labor, serious lack of sleep, juggling baby and Avital, I’m elated and smiling all day every day. Avital is beyond adorable with her baby sister, Bar is an incredibly easy and delicious baby, and Richie has proven over [...]

I’m in love all over again…

[October 20]

Baby Bar Celia Kessner is here!  Arrived Saturday October 15 at 9:27p after a whirlwind labor and delivery (all natural of course).  I’ll tell you all about it as soon as the dust settles. xoxo Related posts:Vegan Doughnuts In A FlashGround Zero (Just Over 2 Weeks Pregnant)Pregnancy 24 WeeksCollard Greens, Raisins, Potatoes, Soybeans, and more

Shana Tova, Chag Sameach, and Whatnot

[September 30]

Just wanted to pop in and say happy new year and all that jazz.  Been a little crazy bouncing between family and synagogue, but the food has been fabulous, family has been fun, and I promise to get to my 37 week update asap.  Meanwhile, here’s a sneak peak at the amazingly scrumptious vegan challah [...]