I think it’s fairly obvious that fall has arrived, no? For those out there who are running after the sun, unpack those bags destin for Bora Bora, throw your little sun-kissed arms in the air, and surrender yourselves, and that also means those itty bitty shorts you’ve been sporting. Embrace the cold nights, the cozy knits,… Keep Reading
EASY HOMEMADE {toddler approved} POPSICLES
The other afternoon Sofia and I were craving a day of crafts, baking, or anything that got out hands dirty, mouths smiling, and tummys happy. It’s not until we stept outside did I realize staying in where there was ac was not only the best idea but safest option too. Off to the dollar store… Keep Reading
Weight Loss Update :: Day 29
My mama always said “the proof is in the puddin“. And by proof she must’have meant the pictures, before and after pictures. Right mama!? Holy Hannah! Three cheers for me and my lack of baby-tummy! Where the heck did that go? Down nearly 18 lbs in 29 days feels mightly nice, looks nice too ‘eh?… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF Pasta Alfredo
Would you believe my husband is Italian and we rarely eat pasta in this house. Honestly. Not because we don’t both love it, I mean who doesn’t love pasta, other than those who are celiac, or play celiac, or who are following the Wheat Belly lifestyle, or those who choose their bikini over their cover-up…. Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF: Snack Mix
We’re back at it people, it’s 2014 and we have tackled yet another bake-off. Once again I have taken one for the team with a Snack Mix that will not only put you in a coma I am sure of it, but it will be the perfect mix to make for this upcoming Sunday football… Keep Reading
Family: new morning breakfast routine
Some of you may have heard, Sofia and I have restructured our mornings. Not like you maybe thinking, nothing detrimental to our sleep routine or anything, I’m talking morning eats. Sofia is the definition of picky eater, the apple doesn’t fall far — hooray for her inheriting my worst traits — and damn you what… Keep Reading
RECIPES: Banana Raisin Muffins for baby
I feel as thought I’m always on the hunt for the perfect muffin recipe. What’s perfect you say? Well, it should be somewhat healthy since it’s a morning dish in our house, it should look delicious — dessert like, and finally able to make in small batches as we don’t eat them fast #pickyeatermomproblems Guess… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF: Traditional Cheeseball
We’re at it again my friends. The bake-off continues this month, however this time we went from something sweet and decadent {last month was Paula Deen’s Apple Strudel}, to something creamy and savory. A traditional cheeseball; and can you believe this was my very first time ever having made or even tasted one. Pretty sure… Keep Reading
Holiday Gift Guide for the Foodie
1. you never know when the queen is going to pop by; at least you’ll have popcorn // Price: $5 // Purchase here 2. waiting for popsicles to freeze is so last year // Price: $50 // Purchase here 3. giving the gift of time, stressfree meals, and a savings on their shopping bills // Price: $8… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF: Paula Deen’s Apple Strudel
So….. my friends Hillary, Jen and I just love to bake and we thought it’d be fun to see what happens when we all took one recipe and approached it in three different ways. You see Hillary, she likes to play with ingredients, trying to find healthy’ish alternatives to a rather standard ingredients. Jen on… Keep Reading