What do you want out of a sugar cookie? Soft? Crispy? A handful of ingredients? Minimal baking time so you can eat them as immediately as possible? 😅 This vegan …
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.
You’re nervous. Thanksgiving seemed easier when you weren’t plant-based. Handling minor family squabbles isn’t nearly as challenging as asking to replace decades-old recipes. You’re worried. What if your loved ones …
When was the last time you worked with someone to achieve a goal? Maybe it was on the field for the championship. Or a presentation at work. Or a group …
When you go to your parents’ house for dinner, there’s some things you always expect to see on the table. For my family, it’s steamed artichokes and dip. It’s placed …
“How many kids do you have?” They ask. Five, I think to myself. “Three,” I say. Because four years later, I still feel the loss of my two pregnancies. And …
Do you use music to reduce anxiety and stress? And how does it make you feel afterward? Calmer? More relaxed? Yay! Me too! What kind of music do you choose? …
You know that feeling when you’re in a downward-facing dog yoga pose and your toddler decides to park his entire car collection on your yoga mat, under the “bridge”? Or …
Have you ever tried barbecuing plant-based burgers? If not, let me save you the time: It’s pretty disappointing. Frozen patties crumble through the grill as soon as they thaw. Homemade, …
How do you know you’re feeling anxious? Is it the heavy weight on your chest making it hard to take a deep breath? Maybe it’s the increased irritability with everyone …
Whether you’re sending your kids back to school in the classroom, via distance learning or at home, one thing is certain: You still have to feed them lunch! But you’re …