This “tastes like homemade” turkey pot pie is for everyone who wants the taste and quality of fresh food with the convenience and quickness of frozen food. I have loved pot pies for a very long time. They’re the perfect blend of soft, flaky carbs and a juicy filling. They remind me of childhood, of… [Read More]
Summer’s Best Cookbooks
It is ridiculous how happy warm weather makes me. Everything seems to call for a celebration when the sun is shining and blue skies are on the horizon. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with food. Summertime is a time of parties, celebrations, impromptu get-togethers, lazy pool days, late-night BBQs, and so much more…. [Read More]
What to do on your next vacation to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Earlier this spring Josh and I took a vacation to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located on California’s Monterey Peninsula, Carmel-by-the-Sea (or Carmel for short), is a quaint little town where the buildings look like they’re out of storybooks, the houses don’t have numbers, and residents have to walk to the post office to get their mail every day…. [Read More]
Happy Mother’s Day + Cold Stone Giveaway!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I hope you are enjoying a well-deserved day of pampering, relaxation, and love. Mother’s Day has always been an interesting holiday for me as my mom died when I was two months old. My dad didn’t get remarried until I was 17 so growing up I was… [Read More]
The Best Part of Waking Up…
Does that line immediately make anyone else think of the 90’s Folgers commercials? You know which ones I’m talking about. Man I love the 90’s. When I was first introduced to Folgers through these commercials they seemed tried and true, but nothing fancy. Coffee has changed a lot since then, and so has Folgers. While still… [Read More]
What’s in my NOW shopping bag
Last year I was very fortunate to be invited to attend the Fitfluential NOW event at NOW’s headquarters in Chicago. It was an amazing event that introduced me to a company that truly cares about producing quality, affordable products that are designed to promote health, wellness, and joy in all aspects of a person’s life. Ever… [Read More]
Friday Five
Happy Friday! I have off today and celebrated by sleeping in until 9am. It was wonderful. 😀 Here’s what else I’m loving this week: 1. A long week called for celebrating the early weekend with guac, queso, and margs with a girlfriend. Erin and I went to Omaha’s new taco spot, R Taco, and it was so freaking… [Read More]
A New Snack I’m Loving Lately
Lately I’ve been looking for snacks that are low calorie, high protein, and low sugar. Browsing the grocery store I love to discover new products and find new things to try. When Josh and I recently went shopping at Walmart we picked up Yoplait’s Greek 100 Calorie yogurt cups. I wasn’t in the market for… [Read More]
Three Cheers for Kale
As I’ve mentioned on here before, my full-time job is as a digital marketer. I love what I do and truly feel that my blog teaches me ways to be a better marketer and that my marketing job teaches me ways to be a better blogger all the time. Marketing is my passion, so whether… [Read More]
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow and Peanut Brittle Recipe
If you’re looking for a tasty treat for a sweet Valentine’s Day gift, you’re going to want to make this chocolate covered marshmallow and peanut brittle recipe. It’s quick to make, you get to get messy with chocolate, and the end result is absolutely delicious. What more can you ask for with sweets? Everything is better when covered in… [Read More]
Weekend Snapshots
Happy Monday! This weekend was such a fun one. I’m sad it’s over, but I’m looking forward to a productive and busy week. Here’s what I was up to this weekend. Make sure to link up to your weekend snapshots at the bottom of this post! Friday started off with a double date night at my… [Read More]