This post was sponsored by Twinings of London in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Today we're talking about stuff like taking time for yourself, buying flowers for your table (I recently did this and it made me so happy), drinking tea...you know, things we need to do more often. Every once in a while it's nice to step away from cooking and baking and write about other things I enjoy in my life. Like tea. I really … [Read more...]
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
Stop right now! Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Bars are your new go-to breakfast! Ok. Glad we talked about that. But really though! These healthy oatmeal raisin breakfast bars are the perfect on the go breakfast. They take less than 30 minutes to make and last for several days in an airtight container. Grab them on your way out the door or in between getting kiddos ready for school. Whether your mornings are crazy busy or slow, these breakfast bars are the perfect easy and healthy breakfast … [Read more...]
Under the Sea Bento Box Lunch
Is this not the cutest lunchbox idea for your kids? I am obsessed with this adorable under the sea theme lunch! Of course, Produce For Kids, (my favorite brand to work with!) came up with this recipe. I am excited to talk about their annual Power Your Lunch Box Campaign in today's post, because I 100% believe in their mission and I ADORE there recipe ideas! I mean, really? A delicious peanut butter fruit wheat sandwich cut into a dolphin shape? And the cut out cucumber stars and the … [Read more...]
The Best Detox Salad
{Scroll down for recipe} The most gorgeous salad, ever! I am so in love with this Detox Salad. I can't take credit for the idea though...I was inspired by one of my local grocery stores that makes a similar salad in their deli department. Why make it at home if I can get it at the store you ask? Well...it's cheaper and I can control how long it lasts in my refrigerator. I find that deli salads are often soggy if they are not made super super fresh, like right before you purchase them. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
I love waking up to this. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is my new favorite breakfast. I like to start the new year off to a healthy start (like everyone else) by creating a few a healthy recipes for you and for me! This breakfast is by far one of my favorites to wake up to for two reasons. One being...I don't have to do anything and I can just pop it in the microwave to heat it up and two being, it's SO delicious while being healthy. Yes, this can be baked ahead and reheated...in fact I think … [Read more...]
Healthy Crunchy Chicken Salad
So...are you by chance looking for healthier recipes this week? Good, good! Because I have one for you. I am calling this recipe Healthy Crunchy Chicken Salad because, well, that's exactly what it is! It has a ton of delicious ingredients like green bell pepper, pecans, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and apple and it's all tossed with a light Greek yogurt/mayonnaise dressing with a dash of fresh lemon. Sounds pretty good, huh? That's because it is! I got this idea from my friend that's … [Read more...]
Healthy Turkey Chili
You can never have too many chili recipes. I truly believe that! Although I have my go-t0 chili recipe already on here which I totally adore, I figured I would change it up a bit and make it healthier. I know. I know. Not as much fun, but I'm telling you, it's VERY good and has more nutrition, less calories and less fat than the traditional recipe. What I love most about soup based recipes is that they are so versatile. In this case, I added a ton more stuff to the chili...fresh … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”
It's that time of the year when things need to be cold. I don't know about you, but around here, it's pretty darn hot. Like don't even want to go outside, hot. Kinda ew. So when it gets too hot around here, we make cold things!! Like this homemade Healthy Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream." "Ice Cream?" Yes, but without the cream! Today I'm bringing you this delicious recipe from Produce For Kids! You know how much I love working with them. They create recipes that are family and kid … [Read more...]
Caprese Chicken Salad
I know I know...everyone knows about caprese salad. But do you know about the balsamic dressing that goes with it??? Let's first chat about caprese salad - it's the best right? It never gets old and it's one of the more gorgeous salads out there. It's incredibly easy to make and has limited ingredients...I love when 4 ingredients come together and create a staple recipe that is undeniably good. Tomatoes are so pretty right now. I am not a huge tomato fan...I'm not popping them in my … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato Orzo Soup with Shrimp and Spinach
Hello delicious semi-homemade meal. I'm just going to put it out there. I did not make the soup portion of this recipe. It's totally store-bought and I wouldn't have it any other way. I have a toddler and a husband that is gone 12 hours a day. I need store-bought soup sometimes. Ya feel me? Ok good. I only say this because I recently had someone make a rude comment about using canned chicken and store-bought hot sauce for a recipe. I was all like DELETE. I am huge believer that if … [Read more...]
Healthy Yogurt Bowls
Good morning beautiful. What do you wake up to? Cereal, eggs, toast? I wake up to those sometimes, too, but when I wake up to a Healthy Yogurt Bowl, I always end up having a better day. Perhaps because it's BEAUTIFUL. I love putting together yogurt bowls in the morning. They require no cooking, just simply mixing fresh ingredients together. In this case, I went with avocado, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, chia seeds and some honey. A drizzle of honey does the body good. … [Read more...]
Mexican Zucchini Boats
Do you like boats? I like boats for the most part. I don't go on them often...I'm not like a "boat person," but I usually enjoy them. Vin on the other hand...not so much. The rocking, being out in the middle of the nowhere, the rocking and the rocking just doesn't do it for him. He does like one kind of boat though... The kind that is on dry land and at his kitchen table...these Mexican Zucchini Boats to be exact! Was that cheesy? Yeah...it was cheesy. Anyway, let's chat … [Read more...]