A lifestyle blog
We don't eat dairy in our house very often. But when we do, its on a pizza 🙂 When we first did a round of Whole 30, pizza was obviously out of our dinner rotation. Which is sad because I was just starting to be on a first name basis with everyone at our local [...]
This dish just screams fall to me! The squash, the apples, the herbs. Made me want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a glass of wine, which is exactly what I did right after eating this 🙂 For the presentation that you get with a stuffed squash, the prep and hands-on [...]
We officially have a crawling baby! Which means, my life is about to get a little more hectic. As of yesterday, Landon is on the move and ever since then he does not want to be confined in any way, not in the bouncer, not in the playpen. Just wants to be able to move [...]
Well, today the baby got himself from lying on his tummy up into sitting position for the first time. I love each new skill he develops but this one has mama in a panic! Crawling is just around the corner which means I'll be spending this week baby proofing!! And...it also means there will be [...]
Well, another year older. Not sure about wiser 🙂 One thing is for sure, this birthday felt different. In the past, I haven't really wanted to celebrate my birthday, do anything special or draw any sort of attention to it. I wouldn't say that I dislike birthdays, just haven't wanted to make much out of [...]
I was really feeling that 70°F weather yesterday! And now...back to rain. I can't wait for more consistently sunny weather. I have so many projects I want to do outside, particularly, finally finishing the back deck. However, that requires paint, so I need to wait for a stretch of at least a few dry days. [...]
Ok mamas...I now have a baby who is suddenly sleeping 10-11 hours at night only waking up once, maybe twice AND taking 1 1/2 to 2 hour naps!!!! I have made a couple changes recently, most notably to his feedings. But I'm wondering, is this normal that there is a shift around 5 months and [...]
I mean...I don't really feel like I need to say much about these. The name kind of says all you need to know...Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Bars! We DEVOURED these! Just looking at the photo and remembering how delicious they were is making me want to whip up another batch. They were so easy too, [...]
I started painting my kitchen cabinets about 7 months ago, right when we got home from Hawaii. Also, around the time we found out I was pregnant. The problem, I went to continue painting after finding out a baby was on the way and was of course concerned with the chemicals I was using. I [...]
I was actually about to blog something different but saw photos of this frittata and realized I never shared it! Crisis averted 🙂 I made this as part of Easter dinner and it was delicious. Makes a great side dish or appetizer for a spring dinner party. On another note, my friend, J Soltman Photography, and [...]
This last weekend we celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday by throwing her a surprise party. It was so much fun to get all the family together for an evening of food, drinks and fun! I've never managed to actually pull off a surprise, to keep it a secret and all, but I'd say this was successful. [...]
It has been almost a month since my last post and I have missed you all SO MUCH!!!! Why is it when you get off track with your normal routine, it seems like such an undertaking to get everything back on track? The last 2 months have been...insane (does that sound too dramatic?). Yes, insane. [...]
I'm on day 4 of being sick in bed...I am NOT good at being sick like this. I am bored out of my mind and want so badly to get up and leave the house but am such a mess and exhausted that all I can do is lie in bed. So ready for this [...]
I feel like, as a blogger, I'm supposed to be fairly tech savvy. This is 1000% NOT the case right now. I got a new laptop last week, and I've been battling with it non-stop. I guess I'm battling more with figuring out how to use Windows 6 than the computer itself. Either way, its [...]
We're about halfway through the Thanksgiving feast posts! Still to come...green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey & pie! All the best parts! These biscuits take things up a notch, not just a plain dinner roll with butter, the sage and cheddar taste great together and it makes your house smell so yummy when they [...]
Mac & Cheese was never part of our Thanksgiving meals growing up, but last year, my brother-in-law made it part of our meal and, I mean, it pretty much made the meal. This recipe incorporates truffle oil and a crispy topping, and makes beautiful dish for your holiday table. The flavor is subtle, which is [...]
I'm sitting here planning my calendar for the month of November...yes...November. #1 - I can't believe it is that close to Starbucks breaking out the red cups and holiday music playing in stores. #2 - I have some REALLY GREAT stuff planned for the month of November!!! I almost can't wait to share it with [...]
This lasagna has seriously taken over as a staple in my house. We don't do pastas too often because we try to stay away from starchy carbs (and because we are too lazy to workout) but I decided to give this a try and substituted gluten-free lasagna rice noodles instead of regular lasagna noodles (not [...]
Well! What a week, full of ups and downs! I accepted a new job that I am so excited about! Don't you worry, I have every intention of keeping this blog going but was feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of essentially working a full-time job while still keeping this "part-time hobby" going. I've [...]
I LOVE BLT's, I mean LOVE them! So when I saw this recipe for BLT Pizza on the cover of last months Cooking Light I had to try it out. And it was delicious! The key is the mayonnaise based white sauce rather than the usual red pizza sauce. BLT Pizza 1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into [...]