Compensation was provided by LÄRABAR. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of LÄRABAR. It’s a new year and for some people, that means a fresh start, a chance to reevaluate priorities, an opportunity to do things better than in the previous year. One thing I…
Cranberry Almond Spice Cookies + Ninja Coffee Bar® System Giveaway
This post was created in partnership with Ninja Coffee Bar® System. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own. You’re either a coffee person or you’re not. I am 100% without a doubt a coffee lover. I totally look forward to those first few sips in…
10 Amazing Blackberry Cocktails
Boy it’s hot and humid here in Louisiana. Every day I count my blessings for this air conditioned house! After coming off of a long vacation, it’s been an especially exhausting week. We’ve been registering the kids for their activities, doing heaps of laundry and trying to get organized again for the new school year (and…
Pork Chops with Apple, Fennel and Thyme
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of KitchenAid. All opinions and text are mine. Apples are such a versatile fruit that can easily be the star of any dish, from dessert (hello apple pie!), to snacks or in salads and savory dishes. The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor…
Hazelnuts: Nutrition Benefits and Recipes
Hi friends! It’s nut week I guess. Monday I talked about my love for almonds. You can check out the delicious delicious Double Chocolate Almond Muffins I made here. I thought I would add a featured food series to my blog where I highlight the nutrition benefits of a particular food and share some ways…
Pin It Party {Pinterest}
Hey friends! We are doing another Pin It Party where we list 5 posts from our blog that we’d love to see on Pinterest. Lindsay from the Lean Green Bean is our host! I think it’s safe to say that most bloggers get a good chunk of traffic from Pinterest and if you are like…
Friday Favorites
Hi friends, It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Favorites! You know I love sharing new food products that I am obsessed with, fun clothing items I’ve found and favorite photos. Let’s not waste any time! Favorite food staple/product We eat this Maya Kaimal curry probably every other week. It’s a Costco find…
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto & Garlic Yogurt Dressing
A hearty vegetable sandwich goes down as one of my top favorite sandwiches ever. There is so much you can do with the flavors in terms of seasoning, fresh herbs, dressing, etc. This one has grilled eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and red onion and fresh tomato, basil and arugula. Then the amazing yogurt dressing paired…
Kid-Friendly Fried Rice
Get your kids in the kitchen by making this simple kid-friendly fried rice. Using leftover rice makes it even quicker! Looking for a simple recipe that your kids can help you make? This Kid-friendly fried rice is your answer! I have very fond memories of eating plain white rice with butter as a child. However,…
A Birthday/Holiday Gift Guide and Pregnancy Update
In one of my last posts sponsored by Pfizer, I was talking about Aging Gracefully and doing what I can now to “get old “well; it was quite a fitting topic to consider right before my 30-something birthday that I celebrated on Wednesday! Since life is quite crazy right now for me, being a (temporary)…
