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…
My 2013 Resolutions in Life, Love, & Work
A lot of posts have gone up about resolutions this year…& here are mine! My resolutions are a bit different because right now I am 100% focused on getting ready for IMATS 2013 & my trip home to my family & friends. I plan to put these into effect February 1st! My 2013 Resolutions in…
Books: The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz (Blue Bloods Series)
This is Book 4. With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss’s true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry; love is still in the air for the…
Giftable Kitchen Gadgets for Holiday 2012
When thinking about gifts for this holiday season, I thought it would be fun to touch on some of my favorite random kitchen gadgets of the past year. These are perfect for someone who loves to cook but has it all. These aren’t your average pans or coffee mugs! These are super useful tools that…
Tea & Coffee Tuesday: Orange County Sunshine Blend from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
So I thought I’d start a new feature called “Tea & Coffee Tuesday” since these are two things I absolutely love! I wanted to start out with a tea gifted to me from my bestie Sarah who used to work at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. I grew up in Orange County, California &…
Weekly Dinner Plan for November 19th-25th 2012
Can you believe Thnksgiving is this week? Now that I’ve got things more set up the way I like, I’ve gone ahead & decided to start posting regularly! I hope if you have stumbled upon this blog you’ll follow it & stick around! Monday: Chicken Pot Pie topped with Mashed potatoesTuesday: Leftovers from MondayWednesday: Orange…
Weekly Dinner Plan for September 17th-23rd 2012
So this week, I have a seriously well stocked freezer! We hit up Sam’s Club & did some much needed stocking up! I’m going to be getting back into my routine of cooking every night- something my husband is really excited about. I’m also going to start tracking my food again on Spark People….
Books: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Blue Bloods Series)
Schuyler Van Alen wants an explanation for the mysterious deaths of young Blue Bloods. Her search brings her to Venice, Italy, in the hopes of finding the one person who can help. Meanwhile, back in New York, preparations are feverishly underway for the famous Four Hundred Ball, an exclusive gala hosted by the city’s wealthy,…
Weekly Dinner Plan for September 3rd-9th 2012
Hope you guys had a great Labor Day Weekend!!! We splurged last week for our “First Date Anniversary” so I’m trying to work from our stock foods. We’re planning a huge (& pricey!) restock soon to get the pantry all set up. Then the fun can really start! I’ll be working on cleaning out the…
What I Loved About Pushing Daisies + Ven Family TV Diagram
Image from IMDB. Here’s the plot synopsis from IMDB which actually sums it up pretty well!:“Ned possesses the unique talent of being able to bring the dead to life merely by touching them. However, the person may remain alive only for one minute, or else someone else dies for them. A second touch will render…
Pinterest: T-Shirt Rug Made with a Hula Hoop!
When my hubby finally went through & picked out all the t-shirts he hadn’t worn in years I’m pretty sure I squealed. I love t-shirt crafts & there is a plethora of them out there, from jewelery to dog toys. I went with this cool rug that reminded me of some my grandma used to…
Books: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz (Blue Bloods Series)
Within New York City’s most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. They are the powerful and the wealthy—and in fact, they are not human. They are the Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires. Schuyler Van Alen has never fit in at Duchesne, her prestigious…
Weekly Dinner Plan for August 13th-19th 2012
Here’s the weekly meal plan! I’m trying to use up some meats I have on overstock in my freezer. I’m honestly not a big fan of pork but my husband loves it! He bought a ton of it & I am slowly working my way through it! This is kind of a test post to…
Pinterest Experiments: Layers of Color Cake for Valentine’s Day
I saw this pin on Pinterest & went wild. I love this cake recipe. I have made it many times but never frosted it. Its so light and beautifully fluffy! If you are interested in a box of cake mix & a can of soda being turned into a gorgeous cake, read on! So basically…
Pinterest Experiments: 2 Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Mousse
This 2 Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Mousse is pretty ridiculous. 2 ingredients? I didn’t even need milk or eggs! I bet you are wondering what they are and if you have them on hand…bet you do… All you need is chocolate & water. Yes you did read that right! I found this on Pinterest just by…
Pinterest Experiments: Pizza Stuffed Monkey Bread with Garlic & Herb Coating
I first discovered this magical dish on Pinterest, my foodie addiction. If you love to cook or just stare at food, do yourself a favor & follow me on Pinterest over on the left. Anyway, after I saw this I immediately thought of my husband. He has a sick obsession with pizza and pizza sauce…
Dale and Thomas Popcorn Valentine’s Day Sampler Box Review & Giveaway!
So if you have never tried Dale & Thomas Popcorn before, you are definitely missing out! To officially launch Cookinista, I have teamed up with this blossoming company to host a giveaway for you guys. If you are the lucky winner, you will receive everything reviewed here! The packaging is adorable. Instead of creating a…
