Healthy Fig Bars (Gluten-Free) are full of flavor and nutrition! Soft and deliciously chewy in every bite! Hello, friends! I'm so excited to repost this recipe today! While the pictures and the recipe aren't new, I did create a how-to video, and I also updated the how-to photos to make it clearer. I first posted […]
What's up, friends? Man, this week, FLEW by! I have a recipe I updated that I didn't quite get to publishing that I'm planning to publish later this afternoon, so check back in! It's a great weekend recipe! Last weekend we got family photos taken, and the sneak previews are to die for! This weekend […]
In light of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I thought I would take the time to write a post focusing on nutrition and lifestyle practices that can reduce the risk of breast cancer. In all my years of blogging, this is something I've never written on, despite my extensive writings about hormone balance […]
These homemade baked corndogs are healthy and delicious, plus a lot of fun to make! Wrap them individually and freeze them for later! Today's recipe is near and dear to my heart. It was originally posted in January 2014, just a few months after I got married and within six months of starting the blog. […]
Hi, friends! Another week bites the dust! Sorry I couldn't pop in for Friday Favorites last week. By the time I could get to it was past noon on Saturday. I figured that's 3 pm Eastern, and nobody will want to read it by then! I had a preschool cold that took me literally three […]
Juicy sweet slow cooker caramelized onions require no hovering over the stove, make your house smell divine, and are freezer friendly! Y'all. I've been making these juicy sweet caramelized onions in the slow cooker for YEARS now. I remember originally researching how to make caramelized onions and stumbling upon this method. After reviewing many painstaking […]
Chimichurri Shrimp is full of vibrant flavors paired with succulent, juicy shrimp and easy to make in less than 20 minutes! Hello, hello friends! I'm finally coming back from the preschool germ abyss. I have gone on two walks this week, so that's good. It's a start to coming back to life anyways. And I […]
These 25 healthy snacks are the perfect way to score on game day for everyone! Hello friends! I'm back among the living for now. Man, that preschool cold really took me out. I haven't worked out or walked very much, just surviving over here! Hoping to get back in the swing of things this week! […]
Guess what? (Sorry, this is a repeat if you watched my stories on IG.) We have ANOTHER leak, this time in the garage. We literally moved into this new house and immediately replaced the 37-year-old roof to avoid leaks. Last time, the leak was because the roofing company forgot to put some piece near […]
Healthy beef and broccoli recipe that is made in just one pan in under 20 minutes! This is a weekly staple that must be on your rotation! Hello friends! This post is OLD! It's from September 2017, pre-kids. The old post talked mainly about Nala getting a GI bug at the dog park. Real appetizing, […]
These 8 Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage recipes are packed with flavor and the perfect way to incorporate a healthy alternative into your meals! Hi friends! Most of you know that one of my favorite grocery stores of all time is Trader Joe's. There are many items I love from Trader Joe's, but their all-natural chicken […]
Hello friends! How was your "short" week? Short weeks always make me feel a little chaotic and frantic. Everything sneaks up on me, not in a good way, but they are also fun because the weekend is here before you know it! Does anyone have ideas for keeping a toddler entertained during swim lessons? KK […]
These easy juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside air fryer chicken breasts (no breading) are the perfect quick dinner, ready in less than 20 minutes! My goal with this recipe? A get dinner on the table fast that tastes delicious but doesn't require a lot of fuss to make. I've made marinated […]
The best warm hearty banana oatmeal muffins are made with wholesome pantry staples in only ONE bowl for easy clean-up! Y'all know that I LOVE banana anything! However, my oldest son and my husband are less than enthusiastic unless it has chocolate chips in them. Luckily, my youngest is pretty much next-level obsessed with anything […]
These juicy greek chicken burgers are stuffed with feta, spinach, red onion, and herbs for a mouthwatering combination that's ready in less than 20 minutes! I feel like so many blog posts start with, my kids LOVED this recipe and ate it all up. Well, guess what? My kids hated this recipe, and BOTH of […]
A go-to easy to make in the blender healthy waffle recipe that's delicious, light, fluffy, crisp, and freezer friendly! I've been making these waffles on repeat! They are SO easy to whip up in the blender, and the first batch is ready in under 15 minutes! My kids gobble them up (for every meal if […]
Last week we had KK's 15-month well visit, and I thought I pop in with an update. I never did a 15-month update for KJ, but I wished I had. So here is a quick snippet of what 15 months looks like for KK. Constant motion. But, no, really. KK took a few steps while […]
Hi, friends! Today we finish up KJ's second week back to school and my first week back to teaching! (Random picture from this morning.) I'm teaching three classes this semester, two online, and one is a hybrid where we meet weekly. It's funny because before, I would have been stressed out by the drive (It's […]
A creamy homemade tzatziki sauce recipe with a bright and tangy flavor brings out the best in any Mediterranean meal. Made in less than five minutes! Hi, friends! A couple of weekends ago, my aunt got a HUGE thing of dill for $3 at the Farmer's Market in Flagstaff. She filled a quart-size sandwich bag of […]
This blueberry-baked oatmeal recipe is a hearty, lightly sweetened baked oats version that is bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite. Good morning friends! I was craving blueberry baked oatmeal last week, so I decided to make a version of my vegan blueberry oatmeal bake in a smaller pan. This version is slightly different because […]
