Happy St. Patricks Day in just two days!!  Miss Dru from Polkadot Poplars has brought an idea for the little Leprechauns in your life… DIY Leprechaun Hats filled with hidden treats for them to discover on St. Patties Day! I’ll turn ya on over to Dru… Enjoy!   Hello Everyone! St. Patrick’s Day is just …

Whoot-whoot!! Fit Friday is here!! I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole is sharing Morning Workout Tips and I’ve got a healthy recipe to help jump start your day!  A Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, …

Coconut White Chocolate Streusel Bars are thee BEST dessert bar in the whole world! This recipe is a spin off of my Gram’s Chocolate Chip Squares recipe that I’ve loved all of my life!  Oh my.  Heavenly. I love this recipe for several reasons- first I love my grandma and miss her dearly so when …

Divorced Eggs are a traditional Mexican breakfast with over easy eggs and salsa done two ways plus some highlights from my recent trip to Cancun, Mexico! One of my best friends, Emily and I recently had a get-away girls trip to Cancun, Mexico!  Maybe it’s because we’re both been divorced but we just loved these …

Our Mint Oreo Krispie Treats are a simple and festive to make for St. Patricks Day!  Our rice krispies are the right combination of oreo mint chocolate with a drizzle of chocolate topping the marshmallow rice krispies treat base. Rice Krispie Treats are always a welcome addition in our family–we love them! Today’s oreo krispie …

Yahoo!!!  Friday is here 🙂 I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole and I are both bringing our Healthy Smoothie Tips for to enjoy… a Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Green Smoothie …

So happy to have Miss Julie visiting from Confessions of a Cooking Diva and she’s brought a savory slow cooker recipe to share… Slow Cooker Chicken Noodles Soup is a miracle in a bowl. Hello Again! I’m here today to bring you my miracle pill, Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. It has been a long couple of …

Blueberry Coconut Loaf with Toasted Coconut Frosting is exactly that decadent fresh blueberry with sweet notes of coconut loaf you’ve been craving! To say that this little loaf was a knock-it-out-of-the-ball-park hit with my friends and family would be an understatement!  Wowzers.  It’s just plain amazing!!  Fresh Blueberries with the shredded coconut and then add Amoretti’s …

Roasted Butternut Squash with Gorgonzola Cheese is a beautiful adventure for your tastebuds! Do you know the renowned Francis Mallman?  He is an amazing chef from Argentina who is an expert when it come to cooking over, under, around an open fire!   It’s truly mesmerizing to watch him work… he is part of the …

Yahoo!!!  Friday is here 🙂 I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole has awesome Kettlebells Training Tips … a Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Pregnancy Fitness Tips… These days I love Fridays! …

Our Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls come together in no time for the perfect brunch recipe! Today’s Cinnamon Sugar Rolls are so easy to make, no rising dough required and you still come away with the cinnamon roll taste and texture! My favorite meal to enjoy at home or at a restaurant is brunch so I …

Miss Christina from Food Apparel is visiting with us today and my mouth is watering over her recipe! Mini Bell Pepper and Quinoa Casserole is a savory dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. Love stuffed bell peppers but want to make them faster? This Bell Pepper and Quinoa Casserole gives you all the flavor …

Cherry Vanilla Bean Turnovers are packed with cherry-liciousness plus they have a little secret too! YUMmmmm.  Cherry Vanilla Bean Turnovers are an amazing cherry explosion- all wrapped up in lovely, flaky pastry shell.  AND the surprise inside? Well, I hate to ruin surprises, but there just happens to be a dollop of cream cheese in …

*this is a sponsored post by Truvia® and the opinions expressed are genuine and my own Truvia® Sunrise Smoothie with zero-calorie Truvia® packets is a healthy, keep-you-full, quick breakfast! This smoothie has it all… oats, chia seeds, clementine oranges, fresh lime juice, and sweetened two packets of Truvia® for a healthy start to your day! Everything’s sweeter …

I woke up early this morning with the song ‘Tell Your Heart to Beat Again’ playing over and over in my head. Honestly, I’m writing at this moment because I feel like there’s someone out there, someone that needs to hear my experience… Heartache takes many forms. For some it is the loss of a …

I excited to tell y’all that I’m being featured over on Tapfluence today! The life of a Blogger can be beautiful and overwhelming, occasionally, it feels like nearly all in the same moment!  Blogging is just like everything else has it’s pro’s and con’s, up’s and down’s, good parts and not so good parts. Shine; …

Chicken Sausage with Red Sauce and Penne Pasta Recipe is healthy savory Italian whole grain pasta dish! I love Italian cooking… every. single. part. of it! I’ve found I can enjoy all the fabulous flavors but in healthier way by using whole grains, chicken sausage instead of pork, a homemade tomato sauce, and olive oil. …

*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SeaPak. The opinions and text are all mine. Butterfly Shrimp, Hasselback Potatoes, and Almond Green Beans makes for a simple-to-make delicious dinner! Dinnertime can be a little bit hectic sometimes… it seems like life keeps us busy and running- here and there all through …

I love having Miss Dru from Polka Dot Poplars come to visit! She’s brought the most adorable project to share. DIY Blanket Ladder is sure to make your home more cozy! I’ll turn it over to her… Hello Everyone! Lately I’ve been noticing that many are using blanket ladders in their home decor. They are a …

Today’s Avocado, Hummus, & Feta Grilled Cheese Recipe is a Mediterranean savory adventure. It’ll be your new favorite humus grilled cheese sandwich! We love feta grilled cheese or any hummus and cheese sandwich for that matter. Simple ingredients–whole wheat bread, avocado, hummus, and feta cheese sandwich. You’re on your way to the best grilled cheese …

I’m so excited to share this ‘Dinner for Two’ collection of recipes today!  I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with Overstock.com Farmers Market  – click to get all the recipes and check out the Overstock post.  (I’ll post each recipe separately next week)   Dinner for Two is a delicious collection of …

Our Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats Recipe will be your families NEW favorite fruity pebble rice crispy treats microwave style! Just the right combination of gooey and crunch! Fruity pebbles crispy treats are my son Jakes favorite easy-to-make treat. A few simple ingredients–fruity pebble cereal, rice krispie cereal, mini marshmallows, and butter. Why we love Funfetti …

Welcome! Fit Friday is here… I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays!  This week Nichole has awesome tips for a new twist on your workout routine… a healthy recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole=  a healthy, happy, balanced life!   Nichole’s Fitness Tips… …

I’m so happy to have Miss Julie here from Confessions of a Cooking Diva to share a savory recipe with us~ Spaghetti Carbonara and it looks AH-mazing!!!  Enjoy… Spaghetti Carbonara is a rich and decadent pasta dish that will leave everyone swooning at the kitchen table.   Hello! I’m back with a great recipe, Spaghetti Carbonara. …