After lots of holiday events, dinners and parties, I need a little break from heavy food. My solution is this nutritious satisfying Post Holiday Kale Coconut Smoothie. [Recipe Updated 11/11/2018] It’s been a long 2 weeks of travel, pastries, and flying. It’s been fun, but my body is craving greens and calm. Looking forward to…
Butternut Squash and onion galette
A major chill is in the air and there are holiday parties happening left and right. There is no better dish to share than a striking Butternut Squash and Onion Galette. There is something rather thrilling and a little nerve racking about going to a party or get—together with people you don’t know. Am I…
Last Minute Gift Guide for Men (under $30 & Amazon Prime eligible)
The last Minute Gift Guide for Men (under $30) is finally here! Whether it’s for your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, there is something for everyone! ‘Twas the week before Christmas and there are many gifts left to get. Some for your husband, dad, grandpa or brother… but don’t fret! A gift guide for all those…
Ginger Molasses Cookies
At our house, there is one holiday cookie to top them all. We make them every year and yep they are still the best – Ginger Molasses Cookies! I just got back from one of my favorite holiday traditions that I inherited when marrying the hubs – Friends Cookie Party. To say I lucked out,…
Chocolate Crinkles
One of my favorite things about Christmas? Cookies everywhere, all the time, cookies! And one cookie that deserves merit this year are Chocolate Crinkles. Anytime I eat a Chocolate Crinkles, I think of my first Christmas working as a tennis Pro. Most of you know I have been playing tennis pretty much my whole life….
Currently Loving – 2016 Toddler Gift Guide
What do you get the busy little toddlers in your life for Christmas? Check out our 2016 Toddler Gift Guide. Are you in full holiday cookie baking, eggnog drinking, and gift shopping mode yet?! I am! And today I am currently loving Toddler Gifts ideas. If you live with a toddler or know one, chances are…
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Celebrating life along the way is one of my favorite things to do. And what better way to celebrate than with a festive Cranberry Upside Down Cake. I am a big fan of celebrations. Not the huge elaborate or expensive kind, but more the simple family style ones. Growing up it was just my mom,…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam is a very literal city and it means dam of the river Amstel. A city entwined with canals, flooded with bicycles and filled with friendly people, it is one of my favorite European cities! Did you know Amsterdam has more bikes than people? They have houses that are 4 ft. wide! There is a…
Healthy Turkey Tortilla Soup – Thanksgiving Leftovers
Still got delicious Thanksgiving turkey in your fridge? I hope so because it’s time to make the best healthy Turkey Tortilla Soup ever ever ever! Now that the Thanksgiving craziness has subsided, time to use up those leftovers! Even though we weren’t able to eat turkey on Thanksgiving day due to the stupid mean Enterovirus, I…
Friyay Happenings – November
Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you had a lovely day filled love, family, friends and food. I love Thanksgiving. I know we should be thankful every day of the year but I love that this is a holiday about being with your loved ones. Not about presents or buying stuff. Just good people…