Season's Greetings! Maybe you have noticed that you haven't heard from me in a while... I wish I could say it was because I was celebrating the holidays, on vacation or some other fun activity but it's not. My uncle, whom I loved dearly, passed away. We (my husband, daughters and I) went back to the cold, snowy, icy Northeast for the funeral & shiva at my aunt's house in Rhode … [Read more...]
Abby’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Happy Almost-December! Are you looking for healthy gifts for friends or family that will show them you care about them AND their health, well-being, the environment and more? You're in luck! Here's my pick of gifts for everyone on your list, from foodies to kiddos to techies, that you can feel EXTRA good about giving! :) I also wanted to share some great tips to keep in mind this holiday … [Read more...]
A Peter Rabbit 1st Birthday Celebration!
It's so hard to believe an entire year has passed by, and my youngest daughter is ONE! Even thought it's been 12 whole months, I have a hard time remembering what it was like with just the 3 of us now. She's such an integral and special part of the family. She's smart, charming, LOVES books and will bring you which one she wants you to read! She loves snuggling and puts her head down to snuggle … [Read more...]
“All it takes for evil to triumph…” Here’s what YOU can do right now!
[Scroll to the end for links!] Like so many of you, I've really been having a hard time lately. So much so that I've been left feeling paralyzed. I'm not getting anything done, couldn't sleep last night and have had nightmares. I'm Jewish but honestly, I think given my personality and compassionate and sensitive Pisces side (or you know... being human), I think I'd feel this way no matter my … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Eat Healthy While on Vacation
This past spring I traveled to Hawaii with my family. It was our first vacation as a family of 4! I'm often asked how I manage my diet and lifestyle choices while traveling. The answer is: it's easier than you think! You might be heading on a summer vacation soon too or planning a fall trip, so I thought I'd share my top 5 tips for eating plant based while on vacation and away. With a little … [Read more...]
Facebook LIVE: 3 Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle!
I just did my first Facebook Live! Want to catch the replay, and see my 3 Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle? It's available only until Friday! Please come, introduce yourself and feel free to ask me questions. And... enter yourself to win a FREE copy of my sugar ebook! Hope you enjoy! xo … [Read more...]
Vegan Street Fair 2017
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was at the Natural Foods Expo in Anaheim, CA. Well, I STILL have more to share about that but got behind because I threw my back out! So... please stay tuned for more on that and thanks for your patience! This past weekend, I was at the Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood, CA with the family. It was a gorgeous sunny and very yummy day! Before I get too behind … [Read more...]
My (2nd) Birth Story
Disclaimer: As far as birth stories go, I don’t personally think this is graphic AT ALL. However, if you don’t want to hear how my doula gushed over my gorgeous placenta in detail then you might want to skip it but that’s one small paragraph. Likewise, I don’t think the candid photos of the birth are graphic either, BUT I’m in active labor and giving birth so ya know… not the prettiest of photos, … [Read more...]
