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This past weekend my sister threw me the most relaxing and intimate dinner to celebrate our second little one! It was everything I could have ever imagined! And can I just say...not "baby shower-ish" at all! There were no gifts, no baby shower games... Just one killer speech, and a…

Happy New Year! Like most of you I am trying to kick off the new year by eating healthy and taking good care of myself and my family! Making a good soup is always a win. And I'm super into freezing everything nowadays! It makes meals so easy for my…

Zucchini bread has become very popular in our home. I made this during a random late night craving for something indulgent and it has now become quite the staple! Ryan loves carbs, like most toddlers, and I'm always so happy to hide some veggies in to her diet. There are…

I have a new home obsession and thought I would share it with you guys today! It has been awhile since I did any "home" postings...not sure why! My home is always a work in progress. I am always doing some kind of DIY or redecorating. Gone are the old…

I can feel the change of the season biting at my heels! Fall is on it's way and I am sooo ready. As much as I love these sunny and warm Summer days, I am craving the crisp morning air, the cozy fashions of Fall and the hearty comforting foods!…

I have a major love affair with tangerines and mandarin oranges...always have! I scooped up a huge bag of them at the farmer's market this past weekend and have been looking for different ways to use them ever since. We juiced quite a few of them! But then I remembered…

I am always looking for fun and creative ways to mix up the treats I give my daughter! She is cookie obsessed and sometimes we can go a bit overboard. Then I discovered Mrs. Thinster's cookies. OMG. They were a game changer. They are little crispy bite sized cookies that…

I don't know about you, but I crave the combination of ginger/ponzu/carrot/sesame on a regular basis! I love the citrus flavor paired with the nutty goodness of sesame and warmth of honey. So today I'm adding lots of color and crunch to my usual kale salad... Start by ribbing the…

Most of you already kinda know my philosophy about food...keep it balanced! I try to balance out the occasional naughty indulgences by eating healthy most of the time. Notice I said try. This is a philosophy I really do believe in though. In fact, I think you actually over indulge…

Now that Ryan is two, I am always looking for healthy snacks that have a fun twist to them! She loves bright colors and sugary things- like cookies and ice cream! Obviously I can't give the girl cookies and ice cream at every whim!! However, I can give her an…