Outdoor entertaining is something we find ourselves doing a lot over the Spring and Summer months. So much so I would consider us “the” party house; and I mean that in the least frat-house sort of way. We love being that house that everyone ends up gravitating too, it nice to know other are that… Keep Reading
Weight Loss Update :: Day 36
Seeing is believing they say, and if you can’t see it let me explain. It’s my time to easily snap, to cry over spilt milk, and to over analyze every situation. You guessed it, I’M BLOATED! …good things comes to those who sweat. This past weekend as some of you know I was on a… Keep Reading
Weight Loss Update :: Day 29
My mama always said “the proof is in the puddin“. And by proof she must’have meant the pictures, before and after pictures. Right mama!? Holy Hannah! Three cheers for me and my lack of baby-tummy! Where the heck did that go? Down nearly 18 lbs in 29 days feels mightly nice, looks nice too ‘eh?… Keep Reading
RECIPE :: EMPOWERING TEA WITH A TWIST
You know what empowers me? My family, because at the end of the day all that I have strived to do has been for them. And you know what gives me the strength to tackle the daily “to do” lists? Tea; tea allows me to stay calm, collect my thoughts in silence and best of… Keep Reading
New directions in health; in life
I food fight often; meaning I fight with myself on what I know is best and what I know isn’t but love so much. Some people call is an unhealthy relationship with food, I like to call is a passion for food. I mean this honestly, I love food, I appreciate food, some like to… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF: Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Who doesn’t like a fluffy, rich, golden pancake bright and early? Stuff it with your favorite fruit, lather it in liquid sugar and jump right in; these things are what have me jumping out of bed at the ungodly hour Sofia thinks the morning is. As I know all you came here was for the… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF: Rice Krispie Easter Eggs
Rice Krispie treats are somewhat nostalgic for me. Reminds me of my childhood and oh how totally awesome my mum was for always making the coolest Rice Krispie balls. My mum didn’t make the traditional squares, oh no, not my mum, she was the pioneer of pinterest, she didn’t need inspiration to make the next treat-trend, she… Keep Reading
RECIPE Pineapple Mint Spring Bubbly + GIVEAWAY
Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than with a bubbly concoction hosting some of my favorite things that remind me of the warmer days ahead; pineapple, mint and bubbles, lots and lots of bubbles. Lucky for me I’m one of SodaStreams newest ambassadors and because of it I have one that sits… Keep Reading
RECIPE: homemade graham crackers
This statement is really quite bold, better than store bought, but I stand behind it whole-heartedly. These little sweet golden gems are better than any graham crackers that money can conveniently buy; just ask Sofia! Snagged the recipe after seeing it on ‘the first year cooking and creating‘, seriously Beth is a genius in the kitchen,… Keep Reading
BAKE-OFF Pasta Alfredo
Would you believe my husband is Italian and we rarely eat pasta in this house. Honestly. Not because we don’t both love it, I mean who doesn’t love pasta, other than those who are celiac, or play celiac, or who are following the Wheat Belly lifestyle, or those who choose their bikini over their cover-up…. Keep Reading