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I'm Alison, a homeschooling mom, lifestyle blogger, yoga instructor, and Long Beach native sharing our family's adventures in Southern California.

This blog has grown right alongside me over the years. What started as a place to share my adventures in fitness, food, and travel has evolved into a space where I document our family's everyday moments from homeschooling and motherhood to family-friendly adventures, local Southern California guides, travel inspiration, and the little things that make this season of life so special.

Whether you're looking for homeschool encouragement, pregnancy and motherhood tips, the best parks and family activities, or ideas for your next getaway, I hope you find something here that inspires you and makes life just a little easier.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm so happy you're here!

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ISHINE365 x Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Energy Bites

ISHINE365 x Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Energy Bites

If you've never made your own energy bites, then you're seriously missing out! Not only are they delicious, but super easy to make and the perfect snack to grab on the go! I was inspired by Gimme Some Oven's no-bake energy balls, and decided to make my own variation for fall. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chip
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix evenly. Let the mixture chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Once the 'dough' is ready, you can roll the mixture into balls of whatever size you'd like (I like mine about the size of a spoon scoop). Roll out the rest of the dough and store bites in the fridge until you are ready to eat.

Let me know of any variations you make on this recipe -- I'm already thinking about adding cranberries in my next batch...

Portland

Portland

SPOTLIGHT: Spiritual Gangster

SPOTLIGHT: Spiritual Gangster

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