Wet Weekend + Finally Made It Happen
We are officially in that kind of gross and sloppy weather situation that follows a fun, big snow – it’s now just wet and patchy and a bit icy out there. Before the snow started melting, Matt, Riese,...
View ArticleComforting Winter Dinner Ideas
These comforting winter dinner ideas will warm you right up! From chilis to casseroles, these recipes are all healthy, cozy, and delicious. I’ve included a wide variety of cooking methods, including...
View ArticleChristmas Week 2020
Hi friends – I hope you are staying healthy and that you have had a nice holiday week, whatever it has looked like this year for you! Here’s my little family on Christmas Day – and don’t worry, I’m...
View ArticleSetting Intentions for a Healthy New Year
Thank you to Blue Apron for sponsoring this post. It’s almost the new year, and the new year often brings renewed commitment to healthy, more mindful living. This year more than any other I know we...
View Article15 Most Popular Posts of 2020
It’s 2021!!!! Woo! To celebrate the start of the new year, I wanted to share a little previous year in review with my most popular posts from 2020! This post includes only my blog posts that were...
View ArticleNew Year, Same Everything Else
Welp, we made it, friends – it’s 2021! I hope you enjoyed the little look down 2020 memory lane via my most popular blog posts from 2020 blog post! Even though closing the door on 2020 and starting...
View ArticleInstant Pot Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot vegetable soup is super easy, savory, and flexible. It’s cozy and healthy at the same time – a fabulous combination. And because it’s made in an Instant Pot, it’s a quick meal you can...
View Article14 Easy Quinoa Recipes You’ll Love
Stock up on some quinoa, and you’ll be ready to make these easy quinoa recipes in no time! I’m a huge fan of quinoa. It’s healthy, filling, and so versatile. It’s got a long shelf life, so it can hang...
View ArticleSunrise-ing
Hi friends – it has been quite a week since we spoke last Monday, huh? Like most everyone I spent the second half of last week glued to the news watching with horror the chaos that was unfolding a mere...
View ArticleCrunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This broccoli cauliflower salad is crunchy, super nutritious, and packed with flavor! It’s a crave-worthy salad that’s easy to prep ahead, too. It has a wonderful texture thanks to the raw veggies and...
View ArticlePeanut Sauce Stir Fry with Shrimp
This creamy peanut sauce stir fry features plump shrimp, crunchy peanuts, tasty veggies, and optional brown rice noodles for a super easy, healthy dinner! You can easily mix and match proteins or...
View ArticleBumpin’ Along
Hello my friends! How are you? I’m just bumpin’ along over here… almost 22 weeks now! I feel like the weeks are going more quickly than they were during my first pregnancy (probably because I’m way...
View ArticleHealthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This healthy beef and broccoli stir fry features a homemade ginger soy sauce for a delicious, easy meal! This dish is simple to prep, and you only need one skillet to make it. A sprinkle of sesame...
View ArticleHopeful
Cheers to having a new President, and our first female Vice President! It feels really good to have a rational and empathetic leader for our country again. As Biden said during his inauguration speech:...
View ArticleCook, Wash Dishes, Repeat
Does anyone else feel like all they do lately is wash dishes? With 3 of us eating all of our meals at home, it feels like the kitchen is always a mess no matter what, even if we order food in! Please...
View Article23 Week Pregnancy Update (Baby #2)
I’m 23 weeks pregnant today! Time is flying and also crawling, you know? I haven’t posted any pregnancy updates at all recently (the only one so far was my pregnancy announcement/first trimester recap...
View ArticleSavory Deliciousness
Hello there! Gosh, time feels like it is flying – the days feel slow sometimes (especially by the late afternoon when I’m tired and Riese is bored), but the weeks feel like they are going so quickly....
View ArticleSnowed In
Hi friends! It’s snowy and icy over here – more slushy/icy/wet than fun fluffy snow, unfortunately, but Matt, Riese and I did get out to explore a bit yesterday when the snow was nicer! Before the snow...
View ArticleGarlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Introducing your new favorite weeknight meal: garlic sheet pan chicken and veggies! Packed with flavor from fresh herbs and garlic, you’ll want to make this one pan dish over and over. It’s easy,...
View ArticleWhat Time Should You Stop Eating?
What time should you stop eating? If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve asked yourself this question before. You may have heard that eating after 7 or 8 pm will immediately make you gain...
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