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The squirrels are outsmarting us; or, how to avoid the animal apocalypse without ever leaving Amazon.

(And by Amazon, I mean the website – not the rainforest.) So…while we all sit here worrying about the apes discovering fire and firearms and science and politics (because I KNOW that’s what you’re doing in-between being a genius and refreshing this blog), something happened. Bad news, people: the squirrels are growing in mental fortitude. [...]

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Nashville Weekend (the city, not the show)

Update: just found this post from Grass Fed Girl all about awesome Nashville food spots! I got to hang out in Nashville for a few days recently, which was the best thing that ever happened to me for several reasons: Everyone is so ridiculously nice, I almost think they may also be picking my pocket. [...]

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If you’re not good at something, cheat! (Gelatin edition)

FACT: I am a kitchen disaster. PROOF: I chop vegetables, open plastic bags, and cut boxes open with steak knives. I have never once NOT set off my smoke alarm while making dinner. I’m pretty sure my husband likes deployment food more than home cooking. (But you’d never know it, sweetie-pie-mush-face that he is.) Yesterday, [...]

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How hunter-gatherers play…and why we should play that way too.

This video basically taught me how to be a parent…and the good news is, this is pretty much how I parent my Paleo Pooch. (Wink.) Don’t let the length of the video intimidate you. It’s a must-see/listen. Play it while you do something else, like apply henna to your hair or do handstand push-ups. (Guess [...]

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