Check out some of my most recent posts, including easy real food recipes, tips on getting your family involved in cooking, and tips on meal preparation. Be sure to check back often!
Why I Got My Breast Implants Removed
I never thought that I’d be “one of those” who wanted implants. To be honest, I was happy with my size – pre-kids, that is. Annnd then there were pregnancies and of course breastfeeding. I nursed my first two girls for 15 months each, and after doing so, my breasts...
Gluten Free Pancake Recipe + Breakfast Board Ideas
I love making boards. Charcuterie boards, finger food platters, you name it. They're perfect for simplicity and ease, using up what you have on hand, and giving everyone a choice. Sometimes it's easy to go with what you have, and other times it's fun to have a...
How to Use a Bullet Journal For Weight Loss
My eldest daughter turned 16 in February. I took her and four of her friends to the mountains for the weekend to celebrate, and this is where I first learned about a bullet journal. Jaiden, my daughter, had asked for one for her birthday. I had never heard of...
Healthy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
I've enjoyed this recipe for so long now that I had to share it with you: Healthy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. The thing is, my kids are pretty good about eating greens and salads. I don't generally need to coax them to eat their veggies....
Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe (Raw and Grain-free!)
I used to eat cookie dough out of the container. You know, like the big one that you get from Costco - eggs and all. I literally got a phone call one day when it was in my fridge and the redcording on the other end said "raw cookie dough contains eggs and can cause...
Finger Food Platter Ideas (+ How to Make Them)
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I'm a huge fan of finger food platters. So today I'm going to share all about them - why I love making and serving them, what to put on finger food platters, and a number of tips on how to arrange foods for this...
Healthy Lemon Cookie Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free + Vegan)
This has been a colder than normal winter for us here in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I'm longing for Spring! I came across a lemon recipe and suddenly had inspiration. I wanted a grain-free lemon cookie. Lemon, light colors and flavors - it was just what I...
Instant Pot Black Beans: Eat Healthy and Save Money!
I love how there is always a positive side to things. Like right now how we are going through a pandemic and people are hoarding food. At first I was frustrated that I couldn't get my normal items from my food shopping list. But new scenarios push you to try new...
