When it comes to reducing food waste, your freezer is your best friend! Today we are talking about easy ways to Reduce Food Waste with your Freezer. One of the best ways to avoid dreaded food waste is by efficiently using your freezer! This kitchen appliance is much more than an ice making, meat storing,…
Currently Loving: Cookbook Edition
Whether you cook a lot or a little, having a trusty cookbook to rely on is essential! Today I’m sharing all of my trusty favorites in Currently Loving: Cookbook edition. I love a good cookbook as much as the next person but there is a big difference between flipping through a gorgeous cookbook and using…
Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
These Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins made with oatmeal, yogurt, and pumpkin are the #1 favorite muffin at my house. If you were to ask my toddler what her favorite muffin is, she’d say Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins hands down! I make a batch of these every single week without fail and every week she destroys…
Winter Date Nights Ideas (Plus Local Twin Cities Tips)
Wintertime has a different kind of beauty and charm that is fun to celebrate with your partner. Today let’s talk Winter Date Night Ideas! Winter time, especially in the midwest, is cold and LONG! But that is no excuse to slack on date night my friends! Especially you busy parents out there… date nights (away…
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Sometimes you just crave a super crunchy snack. And in efforts to make that a healthy snack too, my new favorite are these super Crispy Roasted Chickpeas! You guys, I got my toddler to actually try something new and enjoy chickpeas!!!!! WHAT? Mind blown right! It’s true. I’ve been working on overall table manners with…
Simple Eco-Friendly V-Day Treats for Her
Whether she says she wants to do gifts or not, a sweet Valentines day gesture is always appreciated. Here are some of our favorite Simple Eco-Friendly V-Day Treats for Her. Valentines Day spurs mixed feelings for me. I love the idea of spending time with a loved one or loved ones (shout out to Galentine’s…
Winter Mini Challenges At-Home
Winters can be long and it’s easy to get cabin fever, so this year I’m changing things up with a few Winter Mini Challenges At-Home. Our winter this year is both similar and different than those in the past. Similar because it’s cold out as usual. MN winters are notoriously long and cold. But different…
Cold Week Meal Plan (Jan wk 5)
It’s a long extra cold week so meals are all about cozy, comforting and fast! Cold Week Meal Plan (Dec week 3). Happy Sunday friends! Are you staying warm wherever you are? We are definitely trying to over here! Wool socks and sweaters all day long! Lots of tea, coffee and hot chocolate by the…
Whole Orange Cake
Citrus brings life and brightness to the coldest of days! Today I’m sharing a simple, bright, delicious Whole Orange Cake made with, you guessed it, a whole orange! We are in full hygge mode at our house right now. It’s finally starting to get really really cold, as in highs in the single digits. When…
Healthier Nachos Why NOT?!
Who doesn’t love nachos? Seriously, they are delicious. Today I’ll be eating nachos for dinner and wanted to share the healthy nacho recipes I love! Healthier Nachos why NOT?! Our dinner tonight? Nachos. Oh yea! Our dinner once a month, nachos! We have a thing for nachos. However, it’s no secret nachos (especially those at…