Want to wow your guests with a complete meal made entirely on the grill? It can be done. Everything from salad to dessert can be grilled. We made burgers and dogs the other night and I thought it would be the perfect time to to make a spicy shrimp appetizer, Poppin' Shrimp. Since I'm the only person in the family who enjoys extra spicy food, I decided to make some with and some without the jalapeño peppers. Hands down, my favorites were the ones with the jalapeño. To cut down on calories, ... read more
Lemon-Panko Broccoli
This is a favorite side dish in our house, and I've also been known to enjoy it as a main meal. I first discovered it on weight watchers when I first went on the program before becoming pregnant with Emma. I love it when the rest of the family starts loving my healthy points-conscious recipes! Kevin requests this a lot and after taking a short break I've started making it again. I've made a few slight changes to the original version mainly to save on some time and effort. The recipe is ... read more
Summer Style Finds
Spring felt like winter for a while and now that it's finally warmed up, all we can think about is summer! I feel like by the time I think to do my summer summer shopping, the fall stuff is already out. So this year I want to get a head start on our shopping. We're loving all of the comfy-cute items we've discovered this month! / Have you discovered any great style finds for Summer lately? ... read more
Enchilada Casserole
We have Mexican food for dinner at least once per week, sometimes more. Some recipes are more intensive than others but my favorites are the one dish meals. When we want low carb, I go for the Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers or Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Rice Bowls. I love making enchiladas but I found a far better and easier way to make them with this enchilada casserole. I based it loosely on my Mexican Lasagna that is also very delicious. For this recipe I decided to use corn tortillas because ... read more
Entenmann’s Little Bites® Mother’s May Giveaway ($25 Visa Gift Card + Coupons)
After an unprecedented year spent balancing both work life and home life, Mom deserves more than just one day of recognition. That’s why Entenmann’s Little Bites® Snacks is celebrating Mom – and the return of Little Bites® Vanilla muffins – all month long this May with the Entenmann’s Little Bites® Mother’s May Giveaway! From May 1 to May 31, moms across the country will have the chance to win exciting prizes daily and a grand prize of $1,000! That's enough to make mom's day! I ... read more
How to Spoil Mom This Mother’s Day
What a long hard year it's been since last Mother's Day. Moms sacrifice so much on the daily and deserve to spoiled regularly and not only for one single day out of 365. She especially deserves to be spoiled rotten this year and of course we have some ideas if you would like to go above and beyond to make her day special. As always, the very best gifts are always the handmade ones and the kind gestures (don't let her lift a finger). We hope all of the moms out there feel the love with whatever ... read more
Pink Grapefruit-Walnut Detox Smoothie
If you follow me on instagram or if you know me in real life, you know that I drink a lot of smoothies. They're a great way to make sure I get all of my daily fruits and veggies in, and they're also quick and delicious. But I've gotten into a bit of a smoothie rut. I tend to make the same combo over and over: greens, carrots, strawberries and banana. It's getting old. I noticed everyone else in my house suddenly losing interest in my smoothies as well, so I guess I wasn't the only one feeling ... read more
Burlap Seashell Wreath
Post contains my affiliate links. Originally published April 22, 2015. My house is full of craft supplies and half-finished projects. Case in point, a roll of burlap I purchased during an after Christmas sale for 90% off. I knew I wanted to do something with it, I just didn't know what at the time. While shopping for craft supplies I remembered the burlap and used my trusty phone to access the internet to search for ideas. I don't know how I survived without a smart phone in the past. It ... read more
Personalized Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day from CanvasDiscount.com
Mother's Day is right around the corner and personalized gifts are the best ideas for moms and grandmoms. Wouldn't you agree? I recently ordered a two personalized items from CanvasDiscount.com, which offers not only canvas prints but custom blankets, pillows, mugs, masks, and much more! I find personalized gifts, particularly ones incorporating photo memories to be more meaningful than something mass-produced that you can purchase off a store shelf. Those gifts can be great too, but to ... read more
Non-Candy Easter Gifts
It's hard to believe that Easter is only a few days away. Tomorrow is April 1st and it hardly feels like it. Last year we had 'Easter Light' but this year we are going all in. It's going to be nice to celebrate a holiday like normal again. Over the past year, we've taken steps to get healthier as a family. So naturally, I am focusing on some non-candy gift ideas, though we are also going to enjoy a little candy, too! Do you give gifts on Easter? Which is your favorite? ... read more
