When I first got married, I thought it was my duty to slave away in the kitchen on the holidays. I was deeply offended at the idea of purchasing a store-bought holiday meal. Nope. No way. In fact, I wasn’t taking shortcuts on any part of it. Even though I barely knew how to cook. […]
Easy 4 Minute Instant Pot Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon
It’s been cold in Florida this week! We woke up to ICE ON THE CAR. We Floridians freak out when stuff like this happens and Facebook gets filled with photos of our wintery wonderland. Cold mornings are perfect for oatmeal. We like our oatmeal on the stove, not the microwave. Made with milk, not water. […]
3 Healthy Summer Habits to Start TODAY + Mojito Green Juice Recipe
Summer is a busy time for most of us! We’re (hopefully) booked with outdoor activities, travel, BBQs and the beach! Eating on the go can be tricky, but there are solutions – it’s as easy as embracing three simple, healthy summer habits. This summer, don’t let healthy habits take a backseat and instead follow these […]
Tessemae’s All Natural Honey Balsamic Corn and Avocado Salad
I was sent some of Tessemae’s All Natural salad dressings to try and I’m excited to tell you about it. Because this stuff is GOOD. Three brothers (Greg, Brian and Matt Vetter) launched Tessemae’s All Natural at their local Annapolis, Maryland Whole Foods in 2009. They use the simple recipe created by their mom and […]
Best healthy snacks to order from Amazon right now!
Wondering what the best healthy snacks are? Here’s my list! Click the links, add them to your Amazon cart and have them shipped right to your door! (These are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission off sales.) I’ve been trying to make healthier food choices. Going to the store to stock up on […]
How I eat more veggies and indulge in ‘me’ time
Eat more veggies. Take time to myself. Move my body. Get more sleep. Self care. I’ve had a really rough year physically and emotionally, but I’m working on taking better care of myself. My perfect “Me” day My favorite way to spend “me time” is hitting a whole bunch of thrift shops. Alone. No one […]
Green Smoothie King Veggie Avocado Pineapple Review + Giveaway
I’ve been craving a green smoothie. That sounds so strange. Craving. A GREEN smoothie. The idea of blending veggies would have seemed crazy to me a few years ago. Now I crave it. But… My dishwasher is broken so I haven’t been using my blender very much because I never feel like I get all […]
Instant Pot soup: Mexican chicken posole recipe
Instant Pot soup is so easy to whip up in my magical favorite appliance. Toss broth and whatever ingredients you have on hand in the pot, hit the soup button and you’ll be sipping warm, savory, comfort food within the hour. Posole is my daughter’s favorite soup. She lived in the Texas foster care system […]
NSNG Grocery List: Getting started with no sugar no grain
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here! Ready to go NSNG (no sugar no grain)? Here’s a list of helpful items to get you started! Starting with this amazing recipe for ham, broccoli and pimento cheese egg bake. Pantry Olive oil Coconut oil Coffee Vinegar Spices Beans 85% or greater dark chocolate Nuts Nut butters/peanut butter […]
Low Carb Pizza “Cookies”: Yes, for real.
If I say “low carb pizza” do you think I’m a crazy lady that believes in fairies and unicorns? Well…you might be right about the crazy…and the fairies and unicorns. BUT I’ve also figured out a way to get in my favorite part of pizza – the gooey cheese and yummy toppings – without the […]
