'Mom Fuel' Coffee Recipe

Here it is- my most requested recipe! I talk about this coffee drink errrryyyy day over on instagram and i’ve gotten so many requests to share the recipe! I’m pretty serious about my morning coffee drink and I have been drinking this for about a year, slowly perfecting the recipe! I use decaf coffee for myself (because, breastfeeding) and I make the coffee at night and stick it in the freezer so its cold and ready to use in the morning! I make enough at a time for two days so I always have some available. I buy this coffee from Amazon and I LOVE it! Such a good price-point for organic Swiss water method decaf coffee.

One of the main reasons why I love this coffee drink is because it contains protein and healthy fats! The hempseeds in it have a ton of protein and health omegas in them and so this drink will actually sustain you and won’t give you a caffeine crash. Also, the Maca in it is a powerful adaptogen for women that helps to balance hormones as well as give the body natural energy.

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! If you make it, take a pic and tag me so I can see!!

xx

My Top 10 Baby Essentials

When I was preparing to become a mama, I got SO many opinions on the baby products I needed, didn’t need, and MUST-HAVE. It honestly felt really overwhelming! I’m more on the minimalist side of things and I didn’t want to go overboard with baby gear. Looking back, there are definitely things I didn’t need to purchase before the baby was born and there are other things I wish I had purchased earlier! Here are my top 10 baby essentials. These are all things on my MUST-HAVE list! I use them all on a daily basis and don’t know what I would do without them! I hope this helps give you some insight on what you may need for your own motherhood journey! xx

1. Nose Friday & Spray - This is a MUST MUST MUST! We’ve used this everyday since Wynn Leigh was born. It is so convenient and easy to use.

2. Earth Mama Diaper Balm - The BEST diaper balm on the market. Our girl has never gotten a diaper rash because of this balm! At the first sign of redness, we use it and it’s never turned into a rash.

3. Gathre Mat - We have two of these, one for the house and one for the diaper bag and we love them! Its a super compact changing mat that is super easy to clean.

4. Wildbird Sling - My favorite baby carrier by far! It’s super easy to use, comfortable, and Wynnie loves it! We’ve tried other wraps and carriers and this is definitely my favorite.

5. Doona Carseat & Stroller- OK, so I WISH we bought this sooner! We love our Nuna carseat and uppababy stroller but the Doona is a must-have if you travel! It’s a stroller and carseat all in one and so it makes it literally seamless to travel with.

6. Electric Nail File- We made the mistake of using nail clippers on our newborn at two weeks old and my husband cut her skin off! it was traumatizing for all of us. Do me a favor and get yourself this electric nail file so you don’t make the same mistake we do.

7. Nano Bebe Bottles & Storage Bags- We love this brand for our bottles and milk storage bags. The bottles literally look like a boob- haha but they make it easy to transition from breast to bottle! The milk storage bags are super convenient as well and freeze flat.

8. Earth and Eden Diapers- These are the BEST diapers! I’m not kidding when I say i’ve tried every brand. These are by far the softest and most comfortable looking diapers and you can get them off AMAZON! double win.

9. Cloud Island Sleepers- The BEST infant sleepers! They are affordable, soft, and they zip from the bottom up! You can get them from Target and they are definitely our favorites out of all sleepers we’ve tried

10. Baby Bjorn Bouncer- I saved the best for last- WOW. I truly do not know how we would have survived without this the last three months! Our bouncer has gone everywhere with us: the beach, friends house, bible study, you name it. It’s the perfect thing to set your baby in during awake time while you are doing things around the house! I like a bouncer over a swing because its super portable. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this! Definitely worth the investment.

XO, Lo

Lo's 'Living Well' Gift-Guide!

Recently, i’ve been loving sharing current obsessions and things I am loving! I thought it would be fun to put together a holiday gift-guide with some of my FAVORITE things! This gift-guide has no theme other than it includes some of my tried and true must-haves, some new favorites, and some things on my personal Christmas list! I named it the ‘Living Well’ gift guide because these favorites are full of things that will add a little joy to your life (or the gal you are gifting too!) Grab a candle for your bff, some tea for your mama, and some new mascara for you! You MUST try this mascara. Trust me, you’ll thank me later!

1. Vital Proteins Collagen Hot Cocoa- YUM

2. Initial Necklace- I’ve been wearing mine every single day!

3. Cozy throw blanket- Eyeing this for my couch!

4. Cozy Sherpa- Hello, i’m never taking this off.

5. My FAVORITE Candle- I’m serious. I’ve repurchased this candle multiple times. It’s my home’s signature scent!

6. Cute Beanie- Can’t go wrong with a staple!

7. Apple Watch band- Loving this one!

8. Rythms of Renewal- I just purchased this book and can’t wait to dive in.

9. Dainty Necklace- I’ve been wearing this necklace on repeat- it goes with everything!

10. My Favorite Mascara- I’m telling ya- this will be your new favorite too!

11. African Basket- I LOVE this basket! I have two of them and use them for everything! I love that they are made by artisans in Africa too.

12. Chai Tea- The BEST chai tea, hands down.

13. Matcha Collagen- Love making this in the mornings!

Happy Shopping! Let me know what you get!

xo, Lo

Lo's Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This is another tried and true perfected recipe! I’ve been trying to make the best gluten-free banana bread that is simple, moist, and the perfect texture! I’ve finally found it. The best part about this recipe is it is SO EASY to make! Simply put all of the ingredients into a blender, mix it up, and add to a bread pan! I hope you love this recipe- let me know if you make it!

Ingredients:

2 cups oats

1/4 cup tapioca flour 

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 large overripe bananas (or 3 small bananas)

2 eggs

1/4 cup maple syrup 

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

-Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a blender and blend until smooth

-Put mixture into bread pan and then pour chocolate chips on top

-Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Enjoy! xx

Lo's Gluten-free Lactation Cookies

Okay. YUM. I’ve been scouring the Internet for the best Lactation cookies around and i’ve taken all the difference recipes i’ve seen and finally perfected my own recipe. These taste like fall in a cookie. You would never believe that there is no butter or processed sugar in these! They are basically the superfood of cookies. Totally guilt-free! I hope you love them as much as I do! and don’t worry if you aren’t pregnant or breast-feeding, these cookies are DELICIOUS even if you just want a health-full cookie option!

Lo’s Lactation Cookies:

Ingredients:

2 Cups Oat Flour (Or blend up oats to make flour)

1/2 Cup Tapioca Flour

1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar

1/4 Cup Maple Syrup

1/4 Cup Flax meal

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt

1 Cup Whole Rolled Oats

2 eggs

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil

2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions:

-Mix all dry ingredients together

-Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl

-Mix dry and wet ingredients together and combine in a mixer

-Add chocolate chips last

-Bake at 350 Degrees for 9 minutes!

Enjoy! xx