I've always been on a quest to find a healthy snack for my whole family. Something nutritious without tons of sugar and clean ingredients. And of course, it has to taste good. I've tried several, and either the taste was off, it was too high in sugar or had poor nutritional info, or just didn't get the stamp of approval from the kiddos.Luckily, a few months ago, I came across a new bar that kicked all the others to the curb: Zing Bars.Zing Bars combine two essential elements of all the best Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of August 15-21
I've got a fresh week of dinner meal ideas lined up, along with my fitness plans for you! Workout wise, I am working through some knee issues. I've had some sharp pain on the side of my right knee here and there lately, almost like a pinched nerve. Last Thursday, I had cut a 20 min Peloton run short, then it was fine on Friday. I decided to try the 10k race I had on the calendar on Saturday, and had to stop at mile 2 (it was an out and back) because my knee started hurting again. It was the Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of July 8, 2019
I'm trying something new on the blog: Over on Instagram, I asked if you'd be interested in seeing a weekly blog post about my workout and meal plan...and I heard back that you wanted it. So here it is! Personally, I love reading other bloggers' plans for the week...it gives me motivation and ideas for my own menu and fitness. And I figure if I share my plans, it will keep me accountable too. I typically plan my menus to start on Wednesdays, which is also when I grocery shop. It's also Read More
Favorite Toddler Product Roundup and a Giveaway
Last week, I shared some of my favorite baby products and now I have a post dedicated to some of my favorite toddler products and brands I've come to known and love. Check it out, and enter to win the giveaway below! Personalized PJs (shop here) You can't have enough pajamas for a toddler, especially as you enter potty training zone. This 100% cotton set is oh so cute, and you can't beat a pair of personalized ones where you can pick the font, saying and color. Silicone cups and bags (shop Read More
Summertime Eats
Summertime is full of good eats, if you ask me. From fresh produce to sweet treats to cool drinks, there’s certainly an abundance of tasty stuff over here! Here’s what I’ve been enjoying lately: 1) Three cheers for fresh produce from our backyard. Well, our neighbor’s to be exact. No green thumb here. Between that, my parent’s garden and farmer’s markets, we are stocked up! 2) Speaking of fresh produce, I used zucchini to make chocolate chip zucchini bread with walnuts. I had a lot, so Read More
For the Mamas: 3 Tips for a Fit & Healthy Summer
Summer time can be a challenge when it comes to fitting in time for fitness. From play dates to family trips to parties & BBQs- it’s tempting to find excuses for a hiatus from your health- especially when it comes to fitness and food. So today I'm sharing a few of the things I do to keep my health a priority! 1) Make exercise a priority. My workouts are a time just for me to reconnect with who I am. It's my stress relief, my time to recharge and it truly centers me each day, so I try Read More
My Favorite Items to Buy At Costco
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HostingHacks #CollectiveBias I am a huge fan of stocking up on products that we use in our house on the daily. This is especially true for me these days as a new mom, knowing how quickly we go through certain items! And with the upcoming holidays coming that include out-of-town guests or impromptu well wishers (or even with our nanny/grandparent child care arrangement for Bryce), I Read More
Pioneer Woman Must Have Kitchen Essentials
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE watching The Pioneer Woman. Especially on Saturday mornings when the new episodes air with a hot cup of coffee. Pure bliss! I’ve tried a number of her recipes (like these, among many others) and haven’t come across one that wasn’t downright delectable. (Part of me wants to take the “Julie & Julia” concept and make it my mission to make every single one of Ree Drummond’s recipes and blog about it….never say never! It’d be a fun challenge!) After Read More
