Travel
Ashley Castle
The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)

This summer afforded an epic opportunity to spend a week in the coffee region of Colombia thanks to the world’s best plantain chip brand, Artisan Tropic. Read on for a recap of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

The Great Colombian Adventure (Recap)
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a ...

Birth stories are so complex, permeating, nuanced. Jude’s surprise arrival in every possible way at the onset of a global pandemic has been the most nuanced experience of all.

Jude's Birth Story Part 2: Preterm birth in a Global Pandemic
Health
Ashley Castle
Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected ...

Pregnancy stories can be overwhelmingly joyous and simultaneously just overwhelming. This is my experience with a surprise pregnancy and the complexity of emotions that can be felt throughout.

Jude's Birth Story Part 1: An Unexpected Pregnancy
Recipes
Ashley Castle
Peach Pie Bars

There’s nothing quite like a slice of fresh peach pie: except for these peach pie BARS! All the flavors, super easy to make, with a dense, chewy snickerdoodle-like crust instead of the standard pie crust. These beauties really shine with fresh summery peaches, but can definitely be made with any fruit. Top with coconut whipped cream and prepare to be in dessert heaven!

Peach Pie Bars
Recipes
Ashley Castle
Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

One dough to rule them all, many shapes to make them, one dough to please them all and in the oven bake them. This dough is truly the golden child of the dough world. One dough, many options for pure cookie bliss, and as always, they’re gluten and dairy-free to boot.

Paleo Sugar Cookies (3 Ways)

Motivation

My Food Journey Part 1: The Early Years

My Food Journey Part 1: The Early Years

We all have stories and personal journeys surrounding our health and the foods we eat. I'm sharing mine in the hope that it will encourage and motivate you in your own journey. 

Privilege vs Duty: How a Change in Perspective Can Lead to Appreciation of the Mundane

Privilege vs Duty: How a Change in Perspective Can Lead to Appreciation of the Mundane

Jury duty, parking tickets, slow lines, traffic, paying bills...all things that are bothersome and inconvenient. Read on for more on how to find blessing and privilege in each of these tasks and more! 

When the Reward Outweighs the Risk: A Guide for Saying "I Can."

When the Reward Outweighs the Risk: A Guide for Saying "I Can."

What if we got out of our own heads, out of the "I could never do that" mentality, and into real life living? Read on to learn how to instead ask "What if I did?" 

Dietary Changes: The Stages of Grief and How To Stay Sane Through the Transition

Dietary Changes: The Stages of Grief and How To Stay Sane Through the Transition

Giving up certain foods we love is hard. And why would we ever even bother? Keep reading for more on the why and how. 

Getting Zen in the Kitchen: Nourishing Self-Care Where You'd Least Expect It

Getting Zen in the Kitchen: Nourishing Self-Care Where You'd Least Expect It

What if self-care and therapeutic reprieve could happen in the kitchen? Read on for the how and why!

Life's Holding Patterns

Life's Holding Patterns

Have you ever found yourself in a season of life where it seems as if you aren't going anywhere, yet you're burning fuel all the same? Read more for how to grow and learn from the holding patterns in life. 

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