Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, There was a time when black bean brownies were very much trending, and I tried several recipes but never felt like they were just right. Some were way too sweet, like frosting, while others were raw in the middle, so I've been working on my own recipe, and I think I've got it. Enjoy these Vegan Black Bean Brownies with little guilt. They are flourless, so very much gluten-free, and a nice treat for even the...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, Have you ever made chia seed pudding and it turned out either too liquidy or too clumpy? Yeah...me too.🙄 Chia seed pudding ratios vary, and it can make all of the difference in the thickness and creaminess of your pudding. I’ve experimented with a variety of milks and ratios, and I finally found the perfect chia seed pudding ratio. Through trial and error, I discovered the ideal ratio to achieve a smooth and...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, For many of us, the holiday season can be a double-edged sword. It is a wonderful time to reunite with family and friends but it can also be a stressful time filled with lots of emotion. In this post, I show you 5 simple ways to lift your spirits - nothing complicated - quick and easy. Use these simple techniques to connect, and remember the love of Christmas this holiday season. I hope you find it helpful, and I...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, This is one of my family's favorite cookie recipes - especially for the holidays. Vegan Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies - although you can easily use any kind of jam you'd like, or even chocolate, or peanut butter - yum! These cookies have a rich, buttery, shortbread taste and texture. Dollop a touch of jam in the center of these beauties and oh my - Oh. So. Addicting. To those in the States, I wish you a very Happy...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, It seems reports come out every year about how caregiving is hard on your health. Things like depression, physical and emotional strain, caregivers managing their own chronic conditions, and more. I say this not to scare you but to remind you, again, of just how important it is to take care of your own health. It doesn't have to be a 2-hour chunk of time daily but it does need to be something you think about and...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, We are living in a loneliness epidemic with approximately one in two adults experiencing loneliness - and this statistic was before the 2020 covid pandemic. The exponential growth of technology has been a blessing and a curse. It is broadening communities while at the same time distracting us from being within society and deeply connecting with others. Caregivers, despite spending their days caring for others, can...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, Did you know that in the United States, back injuries are the second leading occupational injury? Among healthcare workers, nurses have the highest rate of back pain at 40-50%, and this is for trained healthcare professionals. In this article I share with you essential tips and prevention strategies to help caregivers reduce the risk of back injury. As a nurse and a caregiver for Doug who is managing Parkinson's...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, and Inspiring Resilience The Weekly Dispatch Hi Reader, If you're looking for a super easy and delicious vegan cookie recipe for the upcoming holidays, this one is it! This vegan gingersnap cookie recipe uses only one bowl and it will take you less than 30 minutes to make. Even if you are not a huge gingersnap cookie lover, I think you'll like these. They are made with less molasses and a touch of maple syrup to smooth out that strong ginger molasses flavor...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, and Inspiring Resilience The Weekly Dispatch Hi Reader, Watching farmers harvesting cranberries on Cape Cod was something I had never experienced before moving here. The first time I saw it, Doug and I were driving, I saw farmers working in the vibrant red bogs alongside the road and excitedly told Doug to pull over. Once safely parked, I just sat in mesmerized silence watching the rhythm between farmers and bog, the rich colors and landscape, all embodying...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read