Guess what...today is National Cookie Baking Day! Nothing says Christmas more than cookies! It is only fitting that I do a cookie post today, right?! Not fitting though, I am not a food blogger nor do I claim to be a great cook in the kitchen. So, you are not going to find a cookie recipe here but you are going to find a sweet story about sweets (you see what I did there). I LOVE cookies and baking. Even more than sugar, I love the nostalgia and memories I have from baking Christmas cookies. ...
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8 Things I Do Every Day to Stay Healthy
I get asked a lot how I stay in shape and what I do to live a healthy lifestyle. Honestly, I have to thank my parents for great genetics. But, I also have a passion for fitness, health, and wellness. I try to live by the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time I eat clean, healthy meals, and the other 20% of the time I indulge. I love wine, pizza, and sweets! I am only human. Over the years, while working in the fitness industry and living both a healthy and at one point, unhealthy lifestyle, I have seen ...
Holiday Recovery Detox
Anyone else indulge a bit too much the past few days? Ummm, guilty!! Thanksgiving feasts flowed into the weekend and the bad eating (and drinking) habits continued. Leftovers, sweets, and wine went on for days. And now I'm left feeling tired, sluggish, and bloated. This time of the year is really difficult to stay on track food wise. Between Thanksgiving and New Years, there are holiday parties, cookie swaps, family get togethers, and just plenty of reasons to over indulge in all the good stuff. ...
My Christmas Wishlist
I seriously can't believe the holidays are right around the corner! Every year they sneak up on us! I must confess, I started my holiday shopping last month! It's actually late for me this year. I usually start in September. My husband, on the other hand, does his holiday shopping the day before Christmas! Why?! Just why?! Just thinking about it gives me a full on anxiety attack...like sweating and out of breath! ugh! So, I wanted to help inspire your own wishlist and maybe for someone else this ...
Thanksgiving Tablescape | The Kids Table
I am a lover of tablescapes! I am so inspired by well put together, pinterest worthy tables. From formal to casual, I tend to love them all! Since there are so many Thanksgiving tablescapes to choose from, I thought it would be fun to style a kids table for Thanksgiving! And after styling it, I kinda want to sit at the kids table this year! This Thanksgiving we actually have more kids than adults...which is kind of scary. I decided to use my dining room table to design the tablescape because ...
Clean Eating Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Last night, we were in the mood for comfort food but without all the extra calories. I also needed to whip something up quick, so I decided to make my go to....a healthy, clean eating meatloaf! I used lean ground turkey and even added shredded carrots to the recipe. The carrots and zucchini keep the meatloaf extra moist and not dry. I kept the meal simple with sautéed spinach and sweet potatoes. We opted for no ketchup to keep it healthy, but you can always add ketchup to it....just like moms ...
