I made two of these casseroles while preparing freezer meals for our busy days, but my family loved it so much there was nothing left to freeze. It’s that good. Comforting, flavorful, and easy to prep—all the things you need during the whirlwind of motherhood. Admittedly, spaghetti has never been my favorite meal but this juzhed […]

If you’re a busy mama looking for a quick, wholesome breakfast or snack that won’t break the bank—these gluten-free breakfast cookies are about to become your new best friend. Inspired by the soft-baked bars from Simple Mills (but way more affordable), these cookies are packed with clean ingredients and galactagogues for nursing mamas. Galactagogue is […]

Cozy Homemade Potato Soup: A Heartwarming Meal for New Moms The postpartum period is a time for nurturing—both for your baby and for yourself. When you’re running on little sleep and a lot of love, a warm bowl of homemade potato soup can be the ultimate comfort. It’s easy to make, gluten-free, and can easily […]

Homemade Gluten-Free Bulk Dry Pancake Mix: The Best Way to Make Pancakes from Scratch There’s nothing like the smell of freshly made pancakes wafting through the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. But if you follow a gluten-free diet, you know that finding a pancake mix that’s both delicious and easy to work with can […]

If you want to whip up a refreshing treat for your family, add this homemade strawberry lemonade slushy to your list! It’s a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and tangy goodness that will surely be a hit this summer. Start by combining fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice (or organic lemonade!), and a touch of […]

These 3 ingredient immune boosting popsicles are perfect for when your little ones are under the weather. In less than 4 hours, they are ready to eat with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.  The domino effect. That’s how it works in my house. With 5 little ones, it seems […]

These simple and easy homemade bagel bites are about to become a family favorite. Junk mail. That’s how it started. As soon as my kids were old enough to check the mail by themselves they became enamored with any and every flyer, pamphlet, and sales ad. So for today’s reading pleasure, my five-year-old snuggled up […]

This simple, vegetable soup is sure to be a favorite with your family this fall. It can be thrown together in 15 minutes and tastes even better leftover, what’s not to love? We’re heading into our busiest season over here at Casa de la Paul. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing so many babies all […]

A couple of years ago I got the notion to try forest schooling. So I bought a book, we pulled out the puffy coats grandma had gotten us last Christmas, and set out to explore the great outdoors.  Icy wind in our faces and frozen tears on my toddler’s cheeks, we were doing this thang. […]

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. -Albert Schweitzer I was about six weeks postpartum when my fire started to go out. We had been […]