I don't have any children of my own, unless you count my kittens... but I keep seeing all these awesome lunch ideas that people are coming up with! Sometimes I even wish I could go back in time and go to school again... just so I could have a cool bento box lunch or food that looks like animals! … [Read more...]
Surviving Crazy – Tips on getting through the CRAZY days
Ever notice how things seem to pile up at once until you feel like your brain is about to explode?? Yep, that's been my life the past 10 days. While I'm no expert on managing stress, I've had to learn how to get through some of the crazy days the hard way! Today I am sharing with you 6 tips on … [Read more...]
Quilting Retreat and Works in Progress
If you follow me on instagram or facebook, you may have noticed that I was talking about Quilts A LOT for 4 days over the weekend. Thats because I was gone to a quilting retreat :D Hosted at the lovely Sunset Retreat, just 20 minutes from home, I got to bust through some projects, make new friends … [Read more...]
8 Fun & Creative Summer Ideas
After an eventful and exhausting weekend, I'm down with one heck of a flare up! The plan for today to is to relax, watch New Girl on Netflix and get my body back under control! I'll tell you all about it later, but in the mean time, the lovely Vanessa is here taking over my blog for the … [Read more...]
Cheddar-Scallion Popovers
I can't remember if I've mentioned this before, but my hubby is a bit of a picky eater, so cooking is a little bit of challenge. Of course his pickiness is complicated by the fact that I am trying (and sort of succeeding) to lose weight. I recently bought a new Weight Watchers cookbook and its been … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Recently my sister sent me a picture of a dessert she had made for Sunday dinner. It looked so good, that I demanded more pics and the recipe so that I could share it with my readers! Now that its summer time, I'm eating TONS of fresh berries! They are hard to beat when it comes to summery foods... … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Trifle #whatsyourtopping
So I've had an idea for a delicious recipe in my head for a while. There is something so homey to me about the idea of combining maple and bacon. Probably because I'm from the north. This combination of flavors with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon almost tastes like … [Read more...]
32 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipes!
In my foodie world, there are few things that are more comforting and familiar than the delicious combo of peanut butter and chocolate. Since I've re-kick-started my diet, I'm trying hard not to give into cravings. And as I write this there is a great, big, scary storm outside with the potential for … [Read more...]
Summery Lemonade Recipes
Despite the current weather (What the hecketh Texas???), it's almost summer time! And I've got sweet summery treats on my mind :) There are few things to me that scream SUMMER more than a lemonade pie or pink lemonade cupcake! A little tart and a whole lot of sweet... a little like me? *wink* I've … [Read more...]
Avocado and Pistachio Protein Shake Recipe
I've been playing around with protein shake recipes lately. I've had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the shaklee protein shake mix... I love the results, but kinda hate the texture. I've finally found a recipe that takes care of my textural issues! Woot Woot! Introducing my new favorite … [Read more...]
27 Strawberry Recipes
There are few things in the world I love more than fresh strawberries. I have fantastic memories of family strawberry picking, stuffing myself full while still trying to fill a basket. One for the basket 2 for me ;) Well its spring now, and I've got strawberry fever! I've put together a round up of … [Read more...]
Simply Sweet: Low Calorie Strawberry Dessert and a Picnic with Myself
Some times I crave something simple, sweet and easy. This Simply Sweet Strawberry Dessert is kinds of hard to beat. At 120 calories its diet friendly too! Now I can't exactly call this a recipe, since I didn't do anything but layer the already made ingredients, but who cares when it … [Read more...]
