I think my crowning achievement on this blog has been the Herbies of the Week series, which I look forward to every Thursday!

This series started three years ago (back in 2011) and I'm always in awe, inspired, and touched, when I think about all the different people and their amazing stories, that have been shared here every week.

I've decided to start reaching out to our past Herbies of the Week to see where they are today, a year …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Mia!

Coming from a family of tall, lean genes, Mia never really had to worry about her weight or what she ate. And if she did gain, she would simply try the latest fad diet to shed the extra pounds.

Finally, after years of gaining and losing (including the 40lbs from her first pregnancy), Mia decided to go vegetarian and focus on eating healthier rather than a number on the scale.

It wasn't …

It's the last meal plan of February and we're going out with a healthy bang!

End the month plant strong with all new recipes like Cereal Sundae (NEW!, indi.), Breakfast Quinoa Bowl (NEW!, fam.), Sweet & Spicy Hummus (NEW!), Southwest Stew (NEW!), and Lentil & Rice Loaf (NEW!).

You'll also find oldies, but goodies like the Breakfast Banana Split (both plans), Lentil Chili (both plans), Kale-Powered Pasta (both plans), BBQ Tofu Nuggets (family), and much …

After last week's topic on measuring conversions, today's Teaching Tuesday is dedicated to wet and dry measurements.

In just a few minutes you'll learn the difference between wet and dry ingredients, which measuring cup to use, and how to measure properly.

Dry Ingredients

When measuring dry ingredients, you want to use individual measuring cups (like the silver ones in the picture above) or measuring spoons to ensure an accurate reading. My "baker" friends weigh their flour, which is even …

As I mentioned last month, I'm writing three books on minimalism this year.

My second book, Minimalist Monday: Decluttering Your Life! Letting Go of Emotional Baggage, Toxic Relationships, and Social Chaos to Build Your Ideal, Zen Life! has officially arrived! (You can order it in all electronic forms (PDF, Kindle, Nook, etc) here.)

My goal with this book is to show you there's SO much more to minimalism than just a decluttered home. Sure, it's where my …