One girl's guide to a healthy, loving, & tasty life.
Gifting is one of my favorite things- but it can be tough! Everyone has different interests & lifestyles, you know? Plus, we live pretty far from most of our friends & family because #militarylife so things I can ship directly to them is a bonus! One less trip to the post office? Yes please! Keep reading for tons of ideas for the women (& men, not discriminating!) in your life!…
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 when my brain is overworked I love to color within the lines. It gives me a reason to think more about colors & actually relax more than sketching. The Time Chamber by Daria Song is the most beautiful book I’ve ever had the honor of coloring in. I love everything about this little “fairy tale” (more on that in a minute!) & the fact that it doubles as an actual book you can read your children has me head over heels. Keep reading to check it out!…
Let me start with- I’m not pregnant. What I am is a foodie with some pregnant friends so I had to do some research…& found myself very overwhelmed. …
I don’t bake very often during the warmer months- it is just too hot here. The news just informed me our triple digit heat is supposed to finally come to an end so I’m going to be in the autumn spirit! Food52 is one of my favorite sites for food ever so when they released some new cookbooks I was excited to check them out! Baking by Food52 is my first choice since I’ve been missing it- keep reading to see what I think!…
I’ve been on a cookbook kick. Lately on the weekends I’ve been forcing myself to take a little bit of me-time & maybe have a cup of tea with a great read. Recently I got the check out the brand new Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook which is packed with tons of tips, recipes, & ideas for living a healthy life. This is their followup to the first book, Trim Healthy Mama. Keep reading to see what I thought!…
Ever pick up a book then go “oh… this definitely wasn’t what I thought it was going to be!” Well I’m guilty of that quite a lot lately- I’ve been hasty with my book choices. I thought this book was going to be kind of a Man vs. Food cookbook since that is what I know him from. I was wrong! Was that a bad thing? Keep reading to find out!…
Books I’ve been reading lately are seriously long- the title for this one on Amazon is Everyday Detox: 100 Easy Recipes to Remove Toxins, Promote Gut Health, and Lose Weight Naturally. That’s crazy, right? But…you probably aren’t here to listen to my “titles are too long” rant that I’ve been spouting lately. You’re probably reading to find out more about Everyday Detox by Megan Gilmore– so let me dive into it!
A healthy guide to detoxing naturally, all year round–no dieting, juice fasting, or calorie counting required–to lose weight, improve digestion, sleep better, and feel great, featuring 100 properly combined recipes for every meal of the day.
Most diets and cleanses have all-or-nothing rules that encourage unhealthy cycles of intense restriction followed by inevitable bingeing. In this healthy guide to detoxing naturally, nutritionist and blogger Megan Gilmore shares 100 delicious, properly combined recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied and well nourished while promoting weight loss and improving digestion and sleep.
So am I on a detoxing kick? Actually no- but I do find these recipes to be wonderful. Lately there have been so many labels slapped in front of “healthy” that I’ve had a hard time choosing subjects. Think more about what kind of recipes would be behind the topics instead. For me detox tends to mean “real food” with fresh ingredients. I’m a big fan of that! This particular book has all of that & more including recipes kids would actually enjoy. These recipes are all about balance & digestion so you’ll see that theme throughout at well. & don’t think it only means fruits & veggies either! You’ll find recipes for Banana Coconut Muffins to Skillet Fish Tacos & even Peppermint Fudge Bars inside! If you are vegan she also gives tips to lead you that way as well! All in all- a fantastic combination!
Have you checked out detox books? Any recipes you’d like a more healthy version of? What are your favorite cookbooks lately?
If you’ve seen my cookbook review of Bowl + Spoon or My New Roots then you know I’m seriously into healthy eating & research. My newest grain-related cookbook is Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck & it is a real find. If healthy eating & balanced meals are on your mind then keep reading to find out more!…
Yogurt is easily one of the most repurchased items in our refrigerator. This helpful cookbook Yogurt: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner is by Janet Fletcher. This niche is a deeper look at an everyday ingredient. Greek yogurt is pretty versatile & I use it to replace other ingredients & add something more to others. Keep reading to see if this cookbook is a good fit for you!…
If you’re looking to fill your body & mind with real, beautiful food then hopefully you’ve checked out Sarah Britton’s new cookbook My New Roots. She is a holistic nutritionist, writer, and photographer behind the popular healthy foods blog MyNewRoots.org, winner of a 2014 Saveur “Best Food Blog” award. Sarah has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Whole Living and has spoken at TedTalks. Basically shes a #girlboss. If you love gorgeous, healthy food then you’ll want to keep reading!…
Let me start with- I’m definitely not vegan. Or vegetarian. Or even always very healthy. I then married a Texan who is seriously into all things with a face. terrible way of putting it, I know, but seriously true. So why am I even talking about Street Vegan by Adam Sobel? Because I am really into creative food & vegan recipes definitely have that going for them! Keep reading to find out if this is what I was looking for!
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Baking isn’t necessarily my strong-suit. While I actually love baking & am pretty good at it, I just don’t do it very often! Since we live so far from family & it is just the two of us, cakes & pastry work just don’t come out of the kitchen as often. So when they DO… so special! & I like to really make it fun & unique. The Sweetapolita Bakebook is helping me get there- keep reading to find out why!
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I’ve been trying to healthify my life but also make “better” junk food. When looking for some new inspiration I came across Milk Bar Life by Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar. I was drawn in by the promise of simple, nostolgic recipes & this book definitely has some mixed in there. Keep reading to check it out!…
Cookbooks are absolutely one of my favorite me-time splurges. I find them inspiring & actually helpful in really getting my creative juices going. Food52: Genius Recipes is a brilliant new cookbook that recently hit the shelves this month. Check out why spectators & chefs alike will be totally engrossed!…
If there was one book I was most excited about being released so far this year…it would have to be this one! I’ve been watching Cassey Ho on youtube & blog for years on her channel Blogilates.com & honestly am inspired. Cassey Ho’s Hot Body Year-Round: The POP Pilates Plan to Get Slim, Eat Clean, and Live Happy Through Every Season is the full title & it actually released on my 26th birthday, April 7th, 2015. Normally I don’t remember book release dates but this year was kind of a turning point for me. While normal people (I use that phrase oh-so-loosely) tend to stress when they turn 30, 35, 40, 45, etc. it is a running joke that my mom & I tend to stress more at 31, 36, 41, 46, etc. So this was perfect timing for an inspirational book about healthy living!…
The No More Excuses Diet: 3 Days to Bust Any Excuse, 3 Weeks to Easy New Eating Habits, 3 Months to Total Transformation by Maria Kang is a seriously long title but an effective way of thinking! So why should you pick up a copy of your own? Do you really need another self-help book? The easy answer is yes- keep reading to find out why!
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