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I love the new year…Well, sort of. Let me explain. I love the opportunity during the new year to reflect on what I want to create. I dislike the “pressure” of the “New Year’s Resolution.” It feels so forced. And if you know me, you know I dislike feeling forced to do...
Holiday Gift GuideI get many in my community who ask about my favorite products, not just in the kitchen but also when it comes to clean air, water, snacks, treats, and even self-care products. When we are looking to nourish our families in the healthiest ways...
Mother’s Day is coming up and I wanted to share a new guide I created just for moms! I know how much of our everyday energy, care, love, attention, focus, and thought goes into supporting others. Whether it is our immediate family, our extended family, our friends,...
As a parent, there is a lot to juggle. Getting everyone fed, to school, picked up, driven around, fed again, and to sleep… And even more to do if your child has special needs…. To finally have a few moments to ourselves. It’s possible we didn’t have any time for...
Today's my birthday! As I reflect on my 48 years on this planet, I want to share what’s in my heart. I’m so grateful for all of my autism parents. My life is so significantly enriched with you in it. You are brave. You are real. You are aware and open-minded. You are...
Now that summer has arrived, I'd like to share some tips for traveling on a special diet. Traveling with children can be challenging enough. If you or your child is on a special diet, the idea of taking a trip can make any...
New Year's sleep resolution… Are you in? The best thing about this “resolution” is that you don’t have to do ANYTHING! …Just sleep. While Nourishing Hope is about healthy food and nutrition that nourishes our children (and...
A free gift for you on Mother’s Day! People often ask me HOW I gained so much knowledge about food, nutrition, and specialized diets for autism (and beyond). Sure, I have analyzed hundreds of published studies, collaborated with...
Not only do we love sauerkraut in our family, but we make “love sauerkraut.” What do I mean? Are you familiar with Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work, Messages from Water? He has done experiments where he writes a word on a bottle of water...