I'm a bit of a crunchy momma. I'm definitely not a full blown crunchy momma but when it comes to stocking my medicine cabinet,...
Cooking is one of my favorite activities to do with my children.
People often seem surprised to know that my five-year-old can flip his...
Lately I've been contemplating how I feed my family. I work hard to stock my kitchen with healthy snacks. Soda is a rare treat, baked goods...
I can hear your groans from here. “UGH… Self-care, such a buzzword, who has time for that?”
I spent many years groaning the same way...
I have been in the fashion and beauty business since 1977. During that time, I have developed many opinions about stylish living. People have...
My journey to motherhood started off with all the hope and promise that every woman wishes for. After moving to Seattle in 2007, my...
Here at BVTMB we love local businesses and local products. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to be about supporting as many...
Recently, I’ve “discovered” the vibrant renaissance of fermented foods and the playful process of experimenting with my own ferments. For centuries, fermentation played a...
We know that it can be easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to feeding ourselves and our families. When you...
Vomit is the worst.
The only thing worse that a child throwing up every two hours all night long is the ridiculous and inane advice...
We are approaching that time of year again. The new year where everyone resolves to get fit, drop those extra pounds and set some...
When I think of getting a shot, having blood drawn, or even going to the dentist, my heart begins to race. My palms sweat....
Ticks.
The mere mention of the word, “ticks” makes me cringe.
In general, I am pretty squeamish. I don’t like spiders or snakes or frogs. (How...
Send yourself some love...because life is too damn short to worry about your cellulite!
My relationship with my thighs has always been rocky.
Even when my...

















