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Austin Bakes For Nepal!

Get ready for something amazing! Austin Bakes is throwing yet another epic bake sale in the city of Austin tomorrow. Since 2011 Austin Bakes has raised over $50,000 for natural disaster relief. That's...

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Twelve Months in Babyland

I was old enough when I had CC to realize just how fleeting his babyhood would be. Many times over the past year I paused to try and save a moment in time. I tried to freeze it by closing my eyes and...

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Book Update: Bonus Goodies and Ingredient Bundles Are Almost Ready!

Howdy friends! I've been hard at work whipping up bonus goodies for all of the amazing people who have placed pre-orders for The Natural Beauty Solution. Yesterday I wrapped up photos for the bonus...

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Honey & Citrus Salt Scrubs

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by The National Honey Board. Oh honey. It's sweet. It's golden. It's a natural gift thanks to its marvelous versatility and seemingly endless list of benefits....

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Stuffed Everything Pretzels

Do you know what I miss most about growing up in the Northeast? I miss the bread. The bagels, the hard rolls, the pretzels! It's just not the same anywhere else. Actually, I take that back - at least...

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Book Update: Anchors Away!

At long last my book has arrived. At this very moment copies of The Natural Beauty Solution are shipping out to all corners of the globe. Today I shipped books to Australia, Spain, Belgium, and the UK!...

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Workshops and Classes Coming Up Soon!

I have two very different classes going on Saturday, August 8th in Austin, Texas. In the morning I'll be leading a free workshop on DIY natural beauty at Whole Foods Domain. Later that day I'll be at...

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Black Eyed Pea & Mango Salad (Mango Texas Caviar)

I had never really heard of black eyed peas until I moved to Texas. I guess my childhood in the northeast left my bean horizons sadly unexplored. I'll have to lodge a complaint with my parents for...

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Making Busy Boards for Inquisitive Kids

CC has always been an inquisitive child, but lately his curiosity has really taken off. He inspects everything with such scrutiny. When he discovers anything resembling a switch, button, or dial he...

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Mama Diary: On Loss

This is a heavy one, folks. I debated whether or not to share this story - my story of loss, but after finding comfort in the words of other bloggers I felt that I should try. For those of you who...

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Fur Real Pet Moments with Rachael Ray Nutrish

I have this friend who goes through couches at an alarming rate. Not only does she have a keen appreciation for a good looking sofa, she also has a soft spot for naughty rescue dogs. The two things put...

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Blog Tour and Book Events!

Do you know what the very best part of blogging is? Is it the free samples? The psuedo-fame that comes with mediocre success? The passive-aggressive satisfaction of delivering news to your spouse via...

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Baby Mama Bars: The Ultimate Postpartum & Lactation Cookie Recipe (& BIG NEWS...

After I had CC I was blessed to be surrounded by friends and family bearing delicious baked goods. If you've never gone through it, let me tell you, birth is utterly exhausting. It wipes you out - and...

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Honey Chamomile Toner

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by The National Honey BoardI love toner. I love the look of it, the feel of it, and most of all, the ritual of it. Soaking a little cotton pad with a magical...

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Mama Diary: Cell Phone Policy

Before CC was born I had lot of ideas about how things were going to be. For one thing, he was NOT going to go around man-handling my cell phone. My brilliant plan to stop this from happening was just...

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Okonomiyaki Veggie Waffles

This is what happens when husband and wife start competing over the waffle iron.My dear hubby has been on a waffle kick lately - stuffing everything imaginable into the sizzling jaws of his new...

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The Natural Beauty Solution Blog Tour: Recap and Winner

Who's got two thumbs and is feeling the love so hard right now?This girl.The Natural Beauty Solution Blog Tour is just wrapping up so I thought it might be fun to take a moment to thank all the...

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies & an Austin Bakes Update

Would you believe me if I told you these were fifty thousand dollar cookies? It's OK. I probably wouldn't believe me either, but stay with me here. You haven't heard the whole story yet.It all started...

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This Weekend in Austin: Besan Facial Bar and Fresh Herb Facials

I hope that if you are in Austin this weekend you can make it out to one or both of these fun (and free) events. I will be out there spreading the natural beauty goodness and it would be wonderful to...

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Kitchen Quickie: How to Make Pumpkin Puree

Roasting and pureeing your own pumpkin is an easy, but essential step in making any delicious or nutritious pumpkin-flavored recipe. It even freezes well, so savvy pumpkin lovers can keep an eye out...

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