2020 has been one for the books, but i'm not letting it stop me from hosting my annual Thanksgiving feast. In march I had no idea that I would need to make all sorts of ...

Tis the season for everything apples! It's Fall, the leaves and the weather are turning and everyone is apple picking and drinking cider. Although apple pie is my all-time favorite apple snack, these easy apple ...

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the hosts of the 5 Things off the Wall podcast. I tend to forget how much I enjoy chatting with my peers with no restrictions. Crystal, Derrick, ...

It's fall but there's always room for a big, bold colorful salad! This gorgeous, delicious recipe has lots of color and lots of flavor. Pomegranate seeds and mint somehow create the perfect combination for a ...

Fall is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. The weather is lovely for sleeping but also for  picnicking and the hearty comfort foods start appearing. Lastly, autumn marks the beginning of the ...

Halloween is this week. I've painted a pumpkin and consulted my nieces and nephews on the correct way to carve one creatively. I'm not a pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie lover so all that ...

  Learning something new makes every day exciting Truly the best part of this year has been dedicating the time I've always to, to learning something new. Self-teaching is apart of my New Years' resolutions each year, ...

Avocados are included in my quarantine staple list. At least once a week I indulge in avocado toast and a big green avocado-banana smoothie, but not on the same days. Don't be intimidated by the ...

Avoid Social Stimulating Immediately looking at your phone/ turning on the tv. Your email, messages, news, and social media can wait until you set your mind straight. Avoid Dwelling on Yesterday Thinking about yesterday's issues - It's a ...

Unbelievable FLAVOR. Minimal effort. I am always looking for interesting ways to replace high-calorie sauces and to add spice naturally. I decided to give pickling a try. Ginger is always on hand, I had a bunch ...

Quick and easy post or pre-workout snacks. I needed an easier way to get my protein in besides smoothies so I whipped up these delicious filling bites to grab and go. *Just one bite goes ...

Give Thanks This one is easy, the moment you wake up - give thanks for another day. Even easier than that, thank yourself for having the courage to face another day. Have a Little Peace The best way ...

  I bought a coconut and something amazing happened. I don't see coconuts on sale often, so when I do I make sure to grab at least one.  I had a forgotten coconut sitting on my counter ...

I like dessert after filling myself with fresh green things for dinner. After all these years I still crave sweets. On the occasion, I give in to a tbs of delicious but boring peanut butter ...