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…
The BEST Crockpot Hot Chocolate with DIY Over-the-Mug Cookies!
So- is it chilly yet? It is here! ‘Tis the season for cold weather & warm drinks- which is why I’m sharing the ultimate hot chocolate recipe!It is ultra-creamy, SUPER rich, & the best hot chocolate recipe ever. Seriously. Plus…a bonus recipe! I have been seeing these adorable hanging mug cookies everywhere so I wanted…
Tangy Citrus Honey Sage Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
Happy beginnings of the holiday madness! While everyone is prepping HUGE birds…I’m posting something a bit different. Cornish hens are much smaller & a lot easier to prepare than you may think. Today I want to share a recipe that looks gourmet but is actually very simple to put together for an impressive meal. With some…
Rainbow Stained Glass Cookies for the Holidays with Recipe & Tutorial
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareTheHoliday #CollectiveBias It is officially the holidays around here! This one is especially exciting since we are finally living next to family again. This means it will be more than just a Christmas for two! When it comes…
Keeping Up with My Favorite Shows…No TV Needed!
Raise your hand if you love watching tv! Raise your other hand if you spend most of your time on the computer! If you’re anything like me you’ve got both arms up so you might as well wave them around. Just saying. Today we’re going to talk about my favorite obsession lately- “The Voice” on…
Make an Incredibly Easy & Healthy Family Meal FAST!
Need a quick family dinner? Then you’ve come to the right place! Today I wanted to share how to get a full (& actually pretty darn impressive) looking dinner on the table in about 20 minutes! & how to be sneaky…because sneakiness is key here! This setup is perfect for a family- even if they…
Luke’s Lobster Comes to Las Vegas!
Last week Ryan & I attended the pre-opening of a restaurant any lobster lovers will be obsessed with! Luke’s Lobster is brand new & located right on The Strip. You walk up, order, then have the option of standing tables, a few back tables, or eating your rolls in hand while taking in the city….
Near & Far Takes You on a Food & Travel Journey
I firmly believe books can transport us. Near & Far takes you to places & events we can only dream of- plus it inspires with tons of vegetarian recipes! I first saw this book on Amazon here & was so intrigued. & impressed- what editor would just give you 3 FREE RECIPES right here on…
DIY Honey Coconut Milk Bath Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #honeyforholidays #CollectiveBias It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year…but it can also be kind of stressful. I love visiting & having family visit but I also adhere to a strict “sanctuary” policy. Beth time is my…
The Time Chamber is the Book You Didn’t Know You Needed
Coloring books are everywhere these days, have you noticed? Some are cheaply made but affordable while others are incredibly intricate & printed on heavy paper. There are plenty floating out there just for adults now as well & the “trend” is picking up speed. I’m actually an artistic soul & tend to freehand but sometimes…
Quick Biscuit Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Creamer Icing
Did you know today is National Donut Day? Well I think that calls for a celebration! You may have caught my Halloween donuts with fangs here but today I went full-on fall tasty. Pumpkin spice. Because even though you see it everywhere…it still tastes so good! This recipe for icing also has a twist- keep…
Creamy Whipped Bleu Cheese Spread & Dip Recipe
There are two types of people in this world- those who appreciate the fabulous-ness of bleu cheese & those who just don’t. My husband just doesn’t get it & I could live off seriously… fragrant cheeses for quite awhile. So what is a girl to do? It isn’t like he forbids it but I also have to…
Give Thanks Beautifully this Veteran’s Day
When you fall in love with someone, you don’t always get to choose the details. Ryan is my match who happens to be in the military. I really struggle with both being a supportive military wife & having a “normal” home life like everyone else. Sometimes this life is really hard & we make a…
Fanged Green Monster Quick Donuts Recipe- Spooky & Fun!
Because who doesn’t love donuts right? Just in time for Halloween I’m bringing you the easiest way to wow your family & friends for breakfast. & believe me when I say this is one of the most dangerous recipes you’ll ever encounter… Once you find out how easy these donuts are to make yourself, things…
Pomegranate Apple Detox Water Recipe
I’ve been so into flavored waters lately- & I’ve been doing it myself! There are lots of sites that give you information about each fruit & the benefits. Today I want to share one of my favorite combos lately that helps to detox the body- & here we have my Pomegranate Apple Detox Water!
I’m Wild for Phoenix Claws & Jade Trees
Let me start with- Thank you Kian Lam Kho! I am a huge fan of Chinese cuisine but since I don’t exactly have the family traditions…I always feel like I’m making takeout instead of something more traditional. Do I love takeout? Well I am not going to lie- yes! But I know there’s a vast food…
The Summerlin Shake Shack Stole Our Hearts!
I’d never been to a Shake Shack before so when I was invited to the grand opening in Summerlin, NV (close to Las Vegas!), Ryan & I were pretty excited! We love a fancy meal but we’re probably burger lovers at heart. This was our first time in the new-ish Summerlin shopping area as well…
