Staying Connected Right Now (& Saving for Military Family Month)
This post is sponsored by OMMediaGroup & Verizon #BrandPartner #VerizonSalutes One of the things we looked into during quarantine? Our budget. We were spending a lot of time at home, a lot of money on things we weren’t utilizing, & we had a lot of weird, floating free time to use up. So yeah- suddenly our…
10 Ways to Cook at Home More this Year!
This post was made possible by Perdue Farms but all opinions, ideas, & imagery is my own. Thanks for supporting your online creators so we can continue bringing useful, fulfilling content! Did you make resolutions this year? I didn’t…not technically. But I did take the time to reflect on some changes that I think would…
Leopard Midi Dress, Belt Bag, & Faux Leather Moto Jacket with Glam Curvy Styling
There’s something about a long dress that feels glam but sometimes covering up looks sloppy on me. If you’re an hourglass like me, you might also be cringing at all the straight-cut dresses right now that end up looking more like a sack. So what am I loving right now? This grey leopard dress that…
Recipes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese ( Kid Friendly! )
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here! I have a confession: I grew up eating a lot of TV dinners. Growing up it was usually a lot of late nights between dance & cheer so it was usually about grabbing something quick. TV dinners definitely made that easier! After…
Recipes: Baked “Fried” Cornflaked Fish + Tacos!
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here! I grew up in southern California where seafood is fabulous. When I got married we hit a bit of a fish wall. The only way Ryan tends to like fish is in sushi rolls or fried. Not always the healthiest options. Fish…
Recipes: Easy Ginger Beef with Green Beans & Baby Corn Stir Fry
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here! Love broccoli beef from takeout restaurants? So do we! I opted to put green beans with this dish because we had some fresh but this would easily work with an Asian veggie mix or even broccoli for the classic combo. This is…
Recipes: Fresh Homemade Pasta with Roasted Broccoli & Lemon Garlic Shrimp
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here! I’ve never made fresh pasta but with my ignited excitement for cooking…I knew it was time! I made fresh pasta for the first time & the hubby was quite impressed! I’ve had fresh pasta before so I knew it was light, somewhat…
Recipes: Marinated Steaks, Lemon Butter Green Beans, & Edamame Feta Salad + New Grill!
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here! When we were out shopping we spotted a great deal on steak. This happened to be chuck steak so it definitely needed a marinade to help tenderize. I paired it with lightly grilled green beans & a salad for a healthy dinner….
28 Days of Eating at Home Intro for June + Recipe List
So to kick off my new 28 Days of series (check out the intro post here!) I’m challenging not just myself but also my husband. For June we will be eating at home…for an entire month! Seriously, it is crazy. We eat out so much & spend so much money that this has actually become…
New Series to Launch: 28 Days of…!
I’ve been working really hard coming up with ideas for this blog which honestly isn’t the problem. It is TIME! However I love this blog & what I can do with it creatively so much that it is time to give it the time it deserves. So to kickstart this blog with something exciting I…
Gifts: Date Night Jar (Eliminates the “Where Should We Go?” Issue!)
So I thought I’d show you my little date night gift I gave my hubby on Valentine’s Day. We constantly have the same argument on date nights…”Where do we go? I don’t know, where do you wanna go? I don’t care! Just pick somewhere! I DON”T CARE!” Does anyone else have this happen? It is…
Pinterest: Easy Sesame Honey Crock Pot Chicken Recipe
So I found this fabulous little recipe on Pinterest (thus being part of the Pinterest series!) & had to try it! The original recipe is from Chef in Training & I urge you to check out their other recipes! Some fab stuff there! I kind of flubbed this a bit by doubling the sauce but…
The “I’m Secretly Skinny!” Easy Ranch Dip (for everything from veggies to chips!)
I feel like ranch dip is such a California thing. We eat it with nearly everything & I get odd looks every time I dip my fries into it. If you’re a ranch lover who wants a healthy alternative that still tastes like ranch…you’re in luck! Key ingredients? Oh, there’s only 2! Ranch mix &…
Personal: Trying to Combat Depression During Winter
So lately I’ve felt like I was in a life rut. Everything feels a bit blah & dull & that is how I know depression is beginning to creep in. If you’ve ever suffered from depression, the beginning is the worst for me. You can feel it coming but, unlike what most people think, you…
Weekly Dinner Plan for February 25th-3rd 2013
Follow my blog with BloglovinSo this week I’m really trying to focus on getting organized. Planning out my blogging schedule, work schedule, health, dogs, housework….everything. I do so much better when I’m actively working within a routine so hopefully this helps to get me on track! For those that don’t know, I only plan 5…
Weekly Dinner Plan for February 11th-17th 2013
One of those days! I feel like I didn’t have a weekend…where the heck did it go? Either way, it is Monday so I’m a day late posting our meal plan. Here are the 5 meals I have planned for this week. Yes, there are 7 days in a week but I consider them floater…
Tea & Coffee Tuesday: Lipton Green Tea Superfruit White Mangosteen & Peach
Happy Tuesday! It is my first week back from a much needed vacation so it is time to get back into the swing of things. When picking out my beverage for Tea & Coffee Tuesday I definitely wanted to pick something more accessible than my Orange County Blend from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. The…
Candles: Cranberry Pear Bellini from Bath & Body Works
Hi guys! So today I wanted to talk about my newest candle love that I picked up from Bath & Body Works a few weeks ago. This is Cranberry Pear Bellini & it smells fresh & fruity! From Bath & Body Works: Cheers the holidays with a bright blend of sparkling cranberry, sweet pear nectar…
Furrday: The Story of Zeus (Lots of Photos!)
So I’ve decided to make every Friday Furrday where I will include a photo, story, pet review, or something else animal related on the blog. I really hope you guys enjoy that idea because I love our pets & animals in general! Today I’m going to be sharing some photos & backstory on Zeus, our…
