After two years of growing Mama Has Her Mindful, when I tell people I blog, I’m still often met with an awkward pause while the person wraps their head around …
Chelsea K. Baxter
Chelsea K. Baxter
Hiya! I’m Chelsea, co-captain to a family of 5, newbie vegan mama, and pursuer of the present moment. I’m on a mission to stay mindful and help other busy, overwhelmed parents welcome mindfulness into their hearts so they too can slow life down and delight in the day-to-day. I’m also passionate about sharing what it really looks like when an average, meat and dairy eating family gives up the bacon and cheese and switches to a plant-based diet.
It’s summer in Southern California. So it’s hot. And it’s even hotter when you have to cook a warm meal in a warm kitchen. Which is sort of how this …
One month! It’s been one month since I started this whole-food, plant-based challenge. Was it practical for a busy mom? How did the food taste? And, perhaps the question most …
Was week three of our whole-food, plant-based diet a failure? It depends on how you view the challenge. Were we able to stick to a WFPB diet? Nope. But wasn’t …
You know when you try a new habit, and you’re super gung-ho to start? And then, like a week in, reality hits that this is gonna be an adjustment? Well, …
I’m a busy mom. On-the-go processed snacks and re-heated meals make life at this stage more manageable, right? Sure. Are they as healthy as fresh, whole foods though? Um. Unfortunately, …
You know when you say you’re going to do something, and then never get to it? And that goes on and on for like… a month? While that may also …
So you’ve heard the buzz about eating plant-based. You’ve seen the latest plant-based menu item at your favorite restaurant. And, you’ve seen the commercials for the newest meat substitute. But …
What makes a funny marriage quote good? When both spouses can laugh without hurting the other’s feelings. Seriously though. How many quotes have you heard that are at one spouse’s …
What’s so special about this year? If you can’t think of something right away, pause. Reflect on what this year may hold for you that last year didn’t and next …