Author: Crystal Gordon Tate

Dealing with Toddler Tantrums, the Gentle Way

Dealing with Toddler Tantrums, the Gentle Way

In this post I will walk you through why toddlers have tantrums as well as my top tips for preventing them. I also share what I do to help my child regulate his emotions when he’s in the midst of the tantrums that inevitably happen.

Turkey Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (AIP Approved!)

Turkey Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (AIP Approved!)

Breakfast. Bagels, cereal, muffins, danish, donuts, toaster pastries, cinnamon rolls…I think we can all agree that these traditional breakfast foods in the Standard American Diet (SAD) are truly sad indeed. So you want to eat healthier aaand…you have no idea where to start nor do 

How to Avoid Overindulgence and Holiday Weight Gain

How to Avoid Overindulgence and Holiday Weight Gain

Do you know how many people tell me they can’t start or continue their weight loss journey because of the holidays😒 That, my friend, is a lie you tell yourself to feel better about OVERindulging. I’m all for indulging in holiday goodies. Trust that I’ll 

10 Things I Have Learned (or confirmed) During My First Pregnancy

10 Things I Have Learned (or confirmed) During My First Pregnancy

1. I LOOOOOVE being pregnant. No, this pregnancy has not been “perfect.” I’m not even sure what that means when people assume that’s what I’m saying when I say I love being pregnant. As I type this I feel a nap coming on, my feet 

Baked Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips

Baked Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips

Super yummy zucchini chips are easy to make and a guilt-free way to enjoy a satisfying salty, crunchy snack!

Low Carb Spinach Tortillas

Low Carb Spinach Tortillas

Tacos. Who doesn’t love tacos??? Hard shell, soft shell, fillings only limited by imagination. What’s not to love? Unless you’re on a special eating plan like gluten free, paleo, low carb, keto, etc and you can’t have any type of traditional tortilla or taco shell. 

What is Grace?

What is Grace?

Is grace an opportunity for sin or not?

20 Ways to Spring Clean Every Area of Your Life

20 Ways to Spring Clean Every Area of Your Life

I can’t speak for you, but winter is the slow season for me and yet, somehow, it always seems to breeze by and I feel like I didn’t take full advantage of it. I look up and the sun is shining later in the day, 

I Believe In Love

I Believe In Love

I believe that true love is where friendship, respect and passion meet. I believe that young love is effortless and mature love requires work. I believe that the work involved in making relationships work should be enjoyable, if for no other reason than you’re happy 

Vegan Butternut Squash Bisque

Vegan Butternut Squash Bisque

Whether you’re on a plant-based diet or just looking for a nice bowl of warm deliciousness that you don’t have to feel the least bit guilty about, you’re welcome! This soup is super easy to make and doesn’t take long to make. Once all of