By the time you read this Monday morning, I will be in Arizona. I flew down to help my mom organize/pack/simplify my grandmother's house. I couldn't stand the idea of her doing it alone. So I hopped on a plane and here I am.  I'm so glad to be a support to my mother...to be an extra set of hands...and to just be with her, even if it is just discussing which 20 markers out of 432 we should keep.  As for traveling, it wasn't such a big deal before I had a child. Now I know more is at stake. ... Read more » about To my sweet baby girl

After the blizzard we had on May 1st, I thought Spring would never come!! I know "we need the moisture" but seriously, couldn't this said moisture have come during WINTER?!??!! Well, I'm pleased to announce that Spring has officially sprung here in Colorado...and with it have come mild evening temps, hummingbirds galore, budding flowers, and a renewed desire to do home-improvement projects. Am I the only one?  Consequently, I have started about 3 simultaneous projects, none of which I've finished. ... Read more » about Home Improvement Projects + {Bruschetta Quinoa Sliders}

Let's just get this out there right off the bat: I am overwhelmed. I recently cut back on blogging... and honestly, since doing so, I don't even know where to start or what story (or part thereof) that I want to tell.  It was the right choice for me. It is better for my family...for now. We have been dealing with a lot. Babycakes' behavior has been noticeably better and we have enjoyed sweeter moments together, as she's had to compete less for my attention.  And we've had more time to focus on others. And send handwritten notes. ... Read more » about Overwhelmed + {Mexican Quinoa Cornbread}

I know it's been awhile...too long in fact, since I posted a new recipe or blogpost. I talked about cutting back because I needed to focus more on my darling daughter, loving husband, and own health -- and even set out parameters for how I was going to do that, including only posting on Mondays. But last Monday came and went with no post as I endured the worst sickness I've had in literally years. ... Read more » about {Chicken Parmesan Swirl Bread}

I had seen this video making its way around social media, but didn't take the time to sit down and watch it until this morning. I knew it would be good. It sure sounded impactful. But I didn't expect to get teary...I just didn't. But then I needed a tissue!  What a positive message -- that we are our worst critics and others see us for our true beauty.  Please take a moment to watch the video below and make a promise to be less harsh with yourself. ... Read more » about More Beautiful than You Think - Dove

I received such a sweet comment from a new reader recently: "Hello there! I came across Nosh and Nourish through Pinterest (someone pinned your amazing butternut squash mac and cheese, yum!) and now that I've navigated through your website, I wanted to say that you are amazing, inspirational and beautiful on the inside and out! I'm looking forward to keeping up with your adventures. <3" which makes what I'm about to say even harder:  It is time for me to cut back significantly for a season. I love blogging so much!! ... Read more » about Cutting Back + {Black Bean Quinoa Sliders}

A is for Apple. B is for Beets. C is for Carrots. D is for... We have been teaching Babycakes the alphabet (with veggies and fruit), her numbers (she can count to about 13 right now...though she likes to skip 3), and three dimensional shapes (like sphere, ovoid, cube, etc). But, outside of what we "teach" her, her mind is constantly figuring out new things, discovering how things work, and wondering WHY things happen.  She says the cutest, funniest, and most thoughtful things almost daily. I really should write them all down and then publish a book! ... Read more » about B is for Beets + {Chili Roasted Beet Chips}

You've heard of milk mustaches, but have you ever heard of juice mustaches?! Get ready for some serious cuteness in this post...but before that, can I just say how silly it was that we had a snow day today? No school. No work (or very little anyway). Ohhhhhhh, and NO SNOW! LOL. This 20+ inch storm came through and gave us about 1/20th of an inch.  But, I'll take it. It just meant more playing with Babycakes, more puzzle-making, more juice creations, more tea parties, more messes, and more fun :) ... Read more » about The Perfect Mustache + {Pink Power Juice}

It all started when my father-in-law innocently said to Babycakes at bedtime: "Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite."  WHAT? There's bugs in my bed? How big are they? Will they hurt me? How do we get rid of them?  What color are they?  Which spurred into a discussion about the "olden days" and why that saying came to be...and how in the olden days there were no washing machines, no cars, no TVs, no Dora <she gasped>, no ice, no grocery stores, etc.  Things were simpler. Kids played with dirt and sticks outside. ... Read more » about Simple Pleasures + {Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes}

Similar to my strong dislike of spreadable marshmallow goo, growing up I never liked yogurt either. Ewww. It was always too sweet, too watery, or too fake-tasting for me.  So I didn't eat it for almost 30 years!!  But then I discovered greek yogurt: thick, creamy, less sweet, AND packed with protein. And I was hooked!! Of course I like eating it straight from the container (a la spoon).  But, I also started baking/cooking with it -- and found ... Read more » about 10 Awesome Greek Yogurt Dessert Recipes