What better way to get to know each other and share a bit more about me than with 25 speed questions. It’s Friday, we are all ready for the weekend. Let’s do this – 25 Things You May Not Know About Me. Hi guys! Happy Friday! Hope you have enjoyed your week as much as I…
Roasted Asparagus lentil salad with tahini dressing
I often think of lentils as a big bowl of hot lentil soup to enjoy in the cold months. But this b is here to change things up! I would describe myself as a 90% vegetarian. What does that mean exactly? Basically I choose to eat vegetarian meals about 90% of the time. The other 10%…
Cranberry Coconut Protein Balls
With a toddler, a growing baby belly, a blog and countless other life things going on, healthy protein packed snacks are key. One of my spring time favs are these Cranberry Coconut Protein Balls. Lately time has been flying by. I mean we are one week away from April already!? What the heck?! Where did…
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake (Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free)
Simply pour, stir, cover and wait for the freshest, easiest and most delicious Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa (Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free). [Recipe Updated 3/26/19]- It has been a rough 5 days! Our sweet 3.5 yr old Poppy has been battling a stomach virus and now an ear infection. Then Beany got a nasty cold, and I…
Friyay Happenings – March
We are back in grey and gloomy Minnesota after a sunny vitamin D filled Florida trip. Time to get ready for spring!!!! While in Florida, I realized it is impossible to be unhappy or upset at all when it’s 75 degrees and sunny out. Sitting by the pool or in front of a turquoise ombre shaded ocean…
Easy Weeknight Frittata
When my fridge is bare and I don’t feel like going to the grocery store, a humble Easy Weeknight Frittata normally saves the day!!! Do you ever have days that are all consuming!? Where you are running from meeting to meeting or appointment to appointment and somehow you keep getting calls, texts or emails with…
13 Easy and Healthy Spring Recipes We Are Loving
Spring is here! This means it’s time to use spring produce in season! From breakfast to desserts, here are 13 Easy and Healthy Spring Recipes We Are Loving! Happy first day of SPRING! That’s right, March 20th is the first day of spring! Woohoo! Bring on the flowers, plants, chirping birds and warmer temperatures. In…
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Sometimes to make a meal special, a fun drink is in order. And with kids it needs to be sans alcohol. Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is a winner at our house! Drinks. Normally this word is exciting and the possibilities endless. Cocktails, beer, wine, bubbly… ahhhhh 🙌 BUUUUUTTT… I’m pregnant. Which means all of those adult drinks are…
Lemon Chicken and Barley Soup
With spring almost here, it’s time to add fresh garden flavors to your weekly menu. Lemon Chicken and Barley Soup is one of my favorite feel-good lunches or dinners. Since the weather is getting warmer a bit earlier (me being optimistic) than normal in the Midwest and colds are spreading like wildfire, a hearty body…
Irish Soda Bread Muffins
With St Patty’s Day quickly approaching, I feel it is my duty to share one of my favorite Irish recipes with you. Irish Soda Bread Muffins! The loveliest little Irish treats! I may not be Irish, like at all, but I hold a special place in my heart for Irish Soda Bread. While studying abroad in…