When you and your neighbors have been rotating being sick & spent most of January as an unintentional dry-month because of it, it’s time for a little creative mixology to the rescue. What do you do when you feel like you’re on the borderline of needing a health cleanse & a cocktail after a long week?! …

I was low on groceries and scrounging through my fridge and cupboards for something healthy, and was on a coconut sugar + cinnamon kick after my healthy french toast recipe yesterday, so came up with these. and holy s&^% so glad I did. New. Fav. Snack. Make these for yourself, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your …

There’s nothing better on weekends than sleeping in {I  mean, I’m a mom to a toddler who is my alarm, but my mom is here visiting, so seeing the clock say 8 rather than 7 was a massive treat this morning…thanks, Grandma!} and waking up to something warm + yummy in your cup. I went …

I love Sundays because they mean the local Leucadia Farmer’s Market is happening, and I can stock my fridge with farm-to-table items galore. I love farmer’s markets because I enjoy shopping small + local, organic, and supporting local farmers and family-run businesses. Plus, the stands are always reasonably priced, and can save you a ton on groceries {especially …

Happy Monday! Today I’ve vowed that it’s a new month full of new doors and new perspective. The last few months for me I feel like I’ve been pouring all my heart, soul, and energy into others, and it’s time I’ve started putting some of that effort back into myself. The days seem too short and …

Every once and awhile I love tuna salad. It’s something I don’t crave often, but when I do, I usually like it pretty basic. But moving into my new, adorable home a few blocks from the beach, I’ve been having so much fun trying new recipes and feeling 10x more inspired than usual. With that, …

Pink ladies, grannies, McIntosh, OH MY! So many choices, so little time 😉 Apples and fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. Except I’m not a PB&J fan (blame it on the sweet and salty), so apples and peanut butter go together like wine and cheese. I love this snack because the prep takes …

Fridays = weekend-eve and what better way to celebrate than pancakes?! I love my healthy flap jacks, and cook them at least 1-2x/week because it’s fun for me to spend the morning in the kitchen with Tanner. I just posted a triple chocolate GF protein pancake recipe recently, and this one is similar, but slightly …

My [clean] milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard, and they’re like it’s better than ____’s, Damn right, it’s better than hers,  I can teach you,  and I won’t charge… I’m a late-night snacker since Tanner hasn’t been going to bed until nearly 9pm. He used to be in bed by 7, which meant I …

OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS!!!!! I went to a BBQ tonight and my mind.was.blown….my tastebuds were dancing…and my waistline was thanking me. Seriously, WHERE HAS THIS IDEA BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!?! I have to start by thanking my friend, Justine,  her husband, and their sweet baby boy for having Tanner & I over tonight and …