A Salad Lovers Dream! PIZZA!!

That's right, a pizza that even the biggest salad lover will enjoy!  To top it off, it's super easy to make and the kids will love it, even though it has a leafy green vegetables on top...lol.  My twins called it the "Incredible Hulk" pizza! Pregnant and nursing mama's will really enjoy this pizza knowing that they are getting all of their necessary nutrients in one place.

I came up with this recipe one day while cleaning out my refrigerator.  Ha!  I find that most of my recipes come to me while in the midst of this chore.  Maybe I should clean it out more often so that I can get my cookbook together!

Ok, so the recipe is as follows:

• 1 pre-packaged whole wheat pizza crust, 12 inch
• 1 bunch of kale, roughly chopped and massaged with olive oil until wilted (about 5-7 minutes)
• 3 oz package of moistened sun dried tomato halves
• 1/2 cup vidalia onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh tomato puree (1 large tomato should do), season with salt and pepper
• 2 tsp olive oil

*All of these ingredients can be found at your local organic or farmers market*


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place pizza crust on a non-stick baking sheet and rub with 1 tsp olive oil.  Spoon tomato puree over the crust leaving a 1 inch brim around the outer edges.  Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese, followed by the kale.  Now take your sun dried tomato halves and onions and place on top of the kale.  Finish with the feta and parmesan cheeses and drizzle of remaining olive oil.  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.  Cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Breastfeeding During Your Baby's 1st Weeks of Life....

You've seen women do it and heard much about it but the perplexing question in your mind is, how do I do this and do it effectively?  Breast is best, and while it's been a time tested and honored way of nourishing your baby, modern times have definitely blurred the art of breastfeeding with the constant images of formula, bottles, pacifiers and the like.

3 keys to a successful breastfeeding experience are:

• A willingness to learn
• Education on breastfeeding and it's benefits
• Support in your decision to breastfeed

Getting off to a great start begins shortly after the birth of your baby and continues for the first few weeks of his/her life.  Once you make it through what I affectionately call the "New Ninnie" stage (4-6 weeks postpartum), it's easy breezy from there! 

Here are some pointers on how to be the success you wish to be in breastfeeding your precious bundle of joy...

How To Breastfeed During The First Weeks of Your Baby's Life

HELP!!!....I Have A New Baby!

Your husband/partner has returned to work, the grandparents have left you to be a mom to your new baby, your neighbors are no longer bringing over those aromatic baskets filled with delicious home cooked goodies and your best girlfriend has just started a new job.  You look down to the little being in your arms, who's suckling from your breast and you want to scream...HELP, CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME WHAT I AM TO DO WITH THIS LITTLE PERSON?!!  No worries.  Did you know that there is a birthing professional out there that does exactly that?  She is called a Postpartum Doula and she is here to save the day!

Here is a step by step guide on how to find a Postpartum Doula in your area and the many benefits to having one...
How to Select a Postpartum Doula: A 5 Step Guide

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