Meal Plan #17? Yes…back in the early days of this blog I was an organized mama and was pretty careful with what we ate. Then life happened and I sort of fell off the proverbial healthy eating wagon. This summer has been terrible, and instead of budgeting, we eat out all the time and are Read Post
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
We don’t take baking lightly in my house. Everything I make is from scratch, and I am a stickler for getting it right. I’ve never been a fan of chocolate chip cookies, but they are my husband’s favorite. And when our cat passed away a few months ago a wonderful friend brought us these cookies Read Post
The Best Guacamole Recipe Ever
Before pregnancy number two I had never eaten an avocado, or even knew what they looked like. But for some reason I craved guacamole with Emylia, and ate it plentifully through those 36 weeks. There was something about the creamy cool texture juxtaposed on those salty yet crispy corn chips. No it wasn’t entirely healthy, Read Post
10 Easy Easter Desserts
Baking is more than a hobby for me, it’s something that totally calms and relaxes me. Plus it’s so much fun making something that’s filled with love for my family! It kind of surprised me that Easter snuck up and is right around the corner…so I thought I’d share some last minute and easy Easter desserts Read Post
DIY Rosette Cake
Disclaimer: I am not a professional baker or masquerading as a wanna be food blogger – just thought I’d share what I learned! Oh, and this post contains affiliate links, so if you buy something I may get an itty bitty commission. When Lila asked for a cake covered in roses for her birthday this year I Read Post
Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Buttercream Recipe
Have you ever heard of Reese’s spreads? I hadn’t until Influenster sent me some to try. And though neither my husband nor I are big chocolate fans, we starting eating spoonfuls of it! Our daughters even preferred it to dessert, and paired it with apple slices! As the jar was nearing empty this week I thought, Read Post
Easy Valentine’s Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Looking for a simple way to surprise your family, friends or coworkers on Valentine’s Day? Why not make them a super easy heart shaped cinnamon roll? I made them last year and my kids went gaga over the Valentine’s Day special breakfast. It doesn’t hurt that they are topped with candy. No it’s not paleo, but sometimes Read Post
Homemade Valentine’s Playdough
Looking for an easy after school activity for your kids? Why not whip up some homemade playdough? It smells sooooo much nicer than the store bought variety, and feels silky smooth in your hands. I first tried my hand at making this last year for our daughter’s Frozen birthday party, and it was a hit. Read Post
Chocolate Berry Bliss Smoothie
Disclaimer: I received complimentary products in exchange for this review. However I’ve used Vega One for years and would have written this anyways! Vega One Smoothies have been a part of my diet for the last two years. I love that they’re plant based, that they are dairy and soy free, and that they are low in Read Post
Decadent Champagne Cupcakes
When it’s New Year’s Eve that means just one thing; baking with booze! While the rest of the world is ringing in the New Year with a champagne toast, I’ll be eating these decadent champagne cupcakes. Who doesn’t love a little bubbly right? If you’re going to indulge, why not go all out? It the last cheat Read Post
One New Food – Homemade Chicken Soup
Disclosure: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links to help with the production of this website. Thanks for your support! It is getting cool-er in South Florida (ahem, sorry northerners), and when the temps dip below 75 degrees you know what that means….soup! I am a huge fan of nourishing broths and my favorite, butternut Read Post
One New Food – Paleo Zucchini Muffins
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to amazon. I guess it’s true, when you first begin a grain free diet, muffins are a girls best friend. This week was tough, the first few days of the detox were literally head spinning, but now that I’m through it, I can’t believe how much energy I have. Read Post