Earlier this month, my husband and I committed to doing a round of Whole 30 to improve our overall health. A couple of my main motivations were to clear up my skin and to curb my RAGING sweet tooth. We started a few days into January, and I thought I'd share a quick recap of how it's going week by week, as well as some things we've learned along the way. Plus, I'll share what we ate in hopes that it helps spark some meals to add to your weekly menu! First, what is Whole 30? You can check Read More
Recipe: Blackberry Bran Muffins with Oxo
Throughout the summer, Bryce has been helping me cook and bake in the kitchen. It's something we enjoy doing together, and it's great to see him learn as he counts, measures and follows directions. We've been making a batch of muffins every week or so, trying new recipes each time. They are perfect to have on hand for quick breakfasts or snacks. This past week, we made an extra special recipe for a wonderful cause with OXO, a brand we love. OXO has a Cookies for Kids' Cancer campaign, where OXO Read More
My Go To Weekday Lunches
Since I'm at home most days of the week, I try to keep staples on hand to keep my lunches simple and nutritious. It's key to helping me make smart choices, especially when some days are busy with errands, playdates, or just plain pregnancy exhaustion :-) I do a weekly shopping trip after planning our menu for the week ahead (which mainly centers around our dinners, and then stock up on breakfast, lunch & snack staples). While I like to switch up our dinner recipes and try out new ones to Read More
My Go To Smoothie Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadePrenatalDHA #CollectiveBias Being pregnant again has been a totally different ball game for me. It's such an exciting time, but being pregnant with a toddler this time around is a whole different ball game. For one thing, morning sickness has been much worse and has lasted much longer than when I was pregnant with Bryce. And when I was tired the first time around, I could Read More
How To Be a Dinner Hero…and a Giveaway!
You know those days when you are struggling with what to make for dinner? Yeah, me too. Finding something nutritious that the whole family will enjoy (even picky toddlers) isn't exactly easy. But I've found an awesome new line of products that are not only flavorful and convenient, but also healthy and ready in 30 minutes and makes you feel like a hero in the kitchen. Enter Revolution Foods. It was founded by two moms who wanted to change the way that kids eat in America, with a mission Read More
My New Go To for a Quick (Delicious!) Weeknight Dinner
This post was sponsored by Tai Pei as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Ever have those days that go by in a blur? Before you know it, dinner time is here and you haven’t the slightest idea what to make. Or ever recall those times when you need a meal that doesn’t take hours to make with tons of steps and prep? Sick of your typical, everyday meals that you keep in rotation and want to mix it up? Yep, I raised my hand Read More
Holiday Gift Idea // DIY Herb Compound Butter
Still looking for a gift for idea for your babysitter, neighbor or foodie friend? I’ve got you covered. I whipped up a batch of DIY Herb Compound Butter and let me tell you—it is GOOD stuff. Well, it is butter, so there’s that. But with the herbs and flavors in these two recipes, it definitely kicks it up a notch. I made two types: Garlic Herb and Pumpkin Spice. I’ve included the recipes below. We actually made these at a MOPS meeting a while back, so I don’t have the original source of the Read More
Recipe // Black Bean and Rice Salad with Minute Rice
This post is written by my on behalf of Minute® Rice, a brand I use regularly. The post features a festive holiday recipe and a fun recap of an event I got to attend. Check it out! During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I feel like I’m always baking and cooking all kinds of things for parties, get togethers and entertaining, and that’s on top of our regular family meals. Anyone else with me? One go-to ingredient I always keep on hand is Minute® Rice. This pantry staple is Read More
