In my book, not everything needs to be homemade. Sometimes you can simplify your life by buying foods from the store and making them special. Besides delicious recipes, I'll also be including easy meals that I make at home, because most of us can't make a Thanksgiving feast every ... Read More about Whole Grain Protein Pancakes
Be kind
This has been one of my favorite quotes since the second I heard it. This quote helps me to be more patient with those that I am around because you never know what people are going through. Most people have a reason they act the way they do. When someone is rude to me, I try to be more sympathetic ... Read More about Be kind
Stuffed Mushrooms
I use this OXO Good Grips Chopper all the time when cooking to chop anything I need to chop! Onions, garlic, nuts, you name it. I think part ... Read More about Stuffed Mushrooms
Funny Quote Friday
Be honest. You thought that when it was my birthday, didn't you? When I first saw this saying I died laughing. Should I make funny quote Friday a thing? Seriously, though, this birthday was perfect! We went to Carrabba's with my in-laws on Birthday Eve and I had my all-time favorite ... Read More about Funny Quote Friday
Strawberry Milkshake Protein Shake
I am so confused today. I don't understand why people aren't giving me balloons and tiaras, taking me to lunch and dinner and telling me how great how I am like they did yesterday. In all seriousness, my heart is about to burst from all of the love that I felt yesterday from friends and family. ... Read More about Strawberry Milkshake Protein Shake
My New Favorite Protein Powder
I have been drinking protein powder in the mornings for a few years now. Ever since I heard a doctor say that protein was really good for people's brains, I have tried to increase my dose and man, can I tell you it works. I am SO MUCH SMARTER! Now ... Read More about My New Favorite Protein Powder
Healthy Honey Whole Wheat Banana Bread
There are few things more delicious to me than banana bread. My mom would make it growing up and store it in the fridge, and I would love coming home from school and slicing a piece for a snack. I recently did a no sugar, no white flour, no processed sweeteners bet for a month with my father-in-law ... Read More about Healthy Honey Whole Wheat Banana Bread