I don't know about you, but come winter I basically live in boots. Not only do they keep my feet toasty warm, but they keep water and snow out and they look great with jeans and leggings. I have one pair in particular that I am almost never without. I adore them and because I wear them so often they have gotten a bit of a "distressed" look to them. And to be honest, I like that look, but … [Read more...]
Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
February 4, 2015 Leave a Comment
Sometimes you just need to break out a nostalgic favorite treat and pig out. And every now and then you need to take that treat and turn it up to 11, bringing it to a whole new level of awesome. That is what I did last week when I decided to make some rice krispie treats. While pulling the ingredients out of the pantry my eye was drawn to a package of Oreos that was hiding behind the … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Almond Lip Scrub
February 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
As winter seems to continue to drag on, my skin and lips continue to dry out. And it's not just me, my house is full of little people who seem to have a really hard time not licking their lips and drying them further. But my breaking point came when my oldest daughter's lips started to bleed because they were so chapped. I was kind of at a loss since she refuses to use chap sticks that aren't a … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes
January 30, 2015 Leave a Comment
I feel as though I should preface this outrageously delicious buffalo chicken twice baked potato recipe by admitting that I am basically addicted to Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce. I mean, I might as well just drink it straight from the bottle with the way that I douse my food in it. In my mind, everything is better with wing sauce. So of course I decided to throw some in with my twice baked … [Read more...]
Affordable and High Quality Chalk Paint Options and my Sideboard Makeover
January 28, 2015 1 Comment
I've mentioned before that I tend to be lazy when it comes to painting furniture, and that could not be more accurate. However, I am always drawn to older pieces, ones that have character and flaws. I love detail and knowing that there is probably a great story behind the scratches and nicks. So what is a lazy girl to do? Strip, sand, prime, paint? Um no...who has time for that?! Enter chalk … [Read more...]
Love Float, a sweet treat to share with your Valentine
January 26, 2015 4 Comments
If I am honest, Valentine's Day has never been one of my favorite holidays. There is so much pressure to have a "special someone" and that has trickled down to even young children who worry if they don't get enough cards from their classmates or those dreaded roses that are delivered in high school (am I the only one who still remembers never getting one?!). In our house, we still mark the day, … [Read more...]
Rethink the Plank with 5 Plank Variations to Try Today
January 23, 2015 5 Comments
I mentioned the other day that I have been working out with a personal trainer lately when I shared the infused water recipe. And I may have let you in on the fact that she is tough. The kind of tough that sometimes leaves me feeling like I can't lift my arms or move my legs in order to walk to my car. While we are smack in the middle of a hard workout, I am generally secretly hoping for a … [Read more...]
A Little Paint Changes Everything – The Story of my Upcycled, Hand me Down Painted Bookcase
January 21, 2015 5 Comments
Do you remember the time of door to door salesmen? The kind who peddled vacuums and sets of encyclopedias? Years and years ago my dad was approached by one such salesman. He was selling Louis L'Amour leather covered hard bound books that the buyer would be able to purchase monthly, kind of like a book of the month club. My dad loves Louis L'Amour, so he jumped at the chance to own the entire … [Read more...]
THE Best Bean Dip
January 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
Last week I shared with you how I made a football shaped bread bowl to snack on while watching the big game and now I want to let you in on the yummy dip that I filled it with. This is probably the best bean dip that I have tasted. True story; I ate it until I made myself feel sick to my stomach. Then I warned my daughter not to do the same...she did. It was too good to stop. So be … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cinnamon Melts
January 16, 2015 1 Comment
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. I received a stipend to facilitate my purchase for my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.Why is it that no matter how early I wake up mornings in a house full of kids are so hectic that I feel like I have lost three quarters of my mind by the time I … [Read more...]
Game Day Football Bread Bowl
January 14, 2015 1 Comment
Well, I think that it is safe to say that it is no surprise that I am a super fan of football. I love it a silly amount and have chatted about it multiple times. Remember my three bean hearty chili and my fantasy football party? Or how about the beer candied bacon or the cheese stuffed beer pretzels? Yeah, lets not discuss how poorly my 49ers played this season. This girl just can't talk … [Read more...]
Flavor Infused Water
January 13, 2015 1 Comment
Every year around this time there seems to be a wonderful resurgence of people working out and hitting the gym hard. I too have fallen in to that category and have been having my body crushed multiple times a week by my girlfriend / trainer. She is hardcore and she absolutely does not let me slack at all. And let me tell you...there are days when I leave her house and I barely have the strength … [Read more...]
