I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the combination of sweet and savory. On a whim, I whipped up these delicious bars that are sweet and savory, are gluten free and have NO added sugar!! No artificial sweetener and no flour, you guys. Healthy, yummy, and easy on your tummy! Sundays to me are all about relaxing, going… Continue reading Strawberry and Basil Tarts with Lemon Zest
I think I’ve tried to start writing this post at least three times now. Life has been overwhelming lately– B has been out of town for over a week now and having to run the household , take care of the dog, wrap up my clients at my old job and prep for my… Continue reading The Responsibility of Happiness
I have “couponed” for a while off and on, and every time I return to it I kick myself for ever getting off track. The money I save is undeniable, and I typically only buy things that we would be purchasing anyway. Many of the couponers on TV are depicted buying tons and tons of unhealthy, high… Continue reading Healthy Couponing 101
Guys! I’m back! The past few weeks have been super crazy. I accepted a new position very unexpectedly, and that celebration brought along a slew of paperwork, tears, laughs, second guesses, paperwork, slight panic attacks, and, oh yeah, even more paperwork. Needless to say, my fledgling blog has fallen by the way side. But, I’m committed.. and when… Continue reading Warm Cannellini and Arugula Salad with Lemon, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
What do you do when you’re three days before payday, just walking in the door from a 10 hour work day and an hour long workout and there’s very little in the fridge? In this house, you make tacos! Tacos are so versatile and fun, relatively inexpensive and can be ready in a flash. Tonight… Continue reading Stretching-a-buck Weeknight Meal: Healthy Turkey Tacos with Beans and Arugula
Superfoods are nutrient packed, disease fighting, body energizing foods that are great for you, and believe it or not, can actually taste great, too. I typically like to meal prep on Sundays, but Monday happened to be President’s Day so I was already off work have AND it also snowed, which always makes me want to cook and/or bake.… Continue reading A busy-bees guide to meal prepping (with Superfoods!)
So, I’ve been a bit reluctant to share about this. There are very few people in my life that know the whole story, but I woke up today feeling like I needed to discuss it, so here goes nothing. In April of ’14, I moved in with B about an hour away from where I grew… Continue reading The “C” word.
Recently, I have been so hungry after I work out. Like, famished. Combine that hunger with a usually stressful and always long work day and watching me, you’d think I hadn’t eaten in weeks. I get home and I NEED to eat ALL of the things immediately. Fortunately, I’m pretty disciplined and am able to avoid fast food on the… Continue reading Kale, White Bean & Chicken Sausage Soup
Taking on a parenting role at 25 is something I never anticipated. Although B and I aren’t yet married, and the kids are not with us full time, I take my role in their lives very seriously, and they’re constantly at the forefront of my mind and decision making. When I met B, M was… Continue reading Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
I have trouble sleeping. It’s been a problem on and off for a few years. I’ve taken prescription medicine, I’ve tried over the counter stuff, aromatherapy, various teas, yoga before bed, reading, writing, watching tv. Nothing seems to do the trick. Typically, I get up and move to the couch, maybe get a drink of… Continue reading Obstacles
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