My original recipe posted on The Essential Classroom in 2013, contained eggs and a lot of oat flour!  I since have evolved in my understanding of how certain ingredients, such as eggs, can affect our health and well-being, so I’ve updated the recipe….and let me tell you, it is super delicious!  I replaced the eggs with applesauce, swapped out a...

This delicious “skinny cabbage soup” is Vegan, Gluten Free, non-GMO, soy free, and corn free.  It is a wonderful soup to eat before, during, and after a period of detox. I use all organic ingredients and do my best to buy fresh produce from my local organic farmer.  This recipe serves 4 – 6.  My favorite thing about this soup...

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup This savory roasted butternut squash soup makes 2 large soup bowl servings, and will yield 4 smaller soup bowl servings.  This recipe is Vegan, Gluten Free, Corn & Soy free, non-GMO, and easy to create. Serve immediately upon creation. This recipe requires a simmer or non-stick skillet, and a Vitamix or similar style high speed blender....

Artistic knowledge develops through artistic play as we analyze and evaluate experiences based on our interactions with surrounding environments. In order to build creativity through play, one must constantly engage in artistic play, embracing a wide variety of materials, tools, ideas, and design explorations. Artistic creation is a process, artistic growth is a process, and yes, creativity can be developed...

The opportunity to give thoughtful and unique gifts to others, presents itself all year long.  I have put together a list of affordable gifts that are meaningful, supportive of health & well-being, and key contributors to happiness, creativity, relaxation, and overall wellness, for people and pets of all ages. Whether you are in need of these gifts now or in...