Need a little afternoon pick-me-up or something to boost your morning productivity? This Creamy Mocha Protein Smoothie is small and mighty, a powerhouse full of healthy fats and protein to keep you feeling fuller longer, with a little boost of caffeine to keep you going! Did you know that collagen is the most abundant type…
A week ago I had a thighplasty and posterior back lift to get rid of the remaining extra skin I had on my body after losing 125 pounds. Warning: This post contains graphic images! To read the first post in this series, click here! I’ve been off of heavy duty pain meds for over 24…
Protein powders come in many different types of formulations. Each has its own benefits and potential risks, so choosing the perfect protein powder can be a little overwhelming. Especially if you are trying to be more holistically minded in your food choices. Protein powders range in price just as they do in ingredients. Some are…
Black Friday is a much anticipated day where products everywhere are steeply discounted! The Black Friday 2019 Sale has arrived with great Black Friday deals on all kinds of kitchen gadgets, kitchen appliances, the latest tech gifts, and more! By now you know that I literally use Amazon (and Costco) for just about everything. What better…
This Strawberry Mango Mint Smoothie is a delicious every day drink that will leave you feeling happy and refreshed. I really enjoy a smoothie for breakfast. It’s easy to make, easy to clean up after, and easy to take on the go. Breakfast sets the tone of the day and I like to kick it…
This Purple Power Smoothie is a favorite around our house and it’s certainly not because it’s the most spectacular tasting smoothie we’ve ever had. No. It’s all about the color! It will have you wanting everything you eat to be purple. My six year old’s favorite color is purple and anything purple is “so fancy”. I…
My diet is simple. Just eat real food. There is no long, restrictive list of what you can or can’t eat. Find what works for your family and run with it! For us, we restrict dairy, refined sugar, and gluten because we have auto immune issues. Our issues don’t respond well to those food groups…
This Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is the only way to say hello to the best time of the year! It’s officially Pumpkin season. Most people say the first day of Fall is when Starbucks releases their much anticipated PSL. To be totally honest with all of you I’m not a big coffee drinker, the minority, I…
On Monday’s I like to sit the the table with a cup of tea and plan out what we’re going to eat for the week. The majority of my recipes are made in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. The Instant Pot really revolutionized dinner time in our home. I needed a tool to help me make…
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is ‘what do you buy at Costco?’ It’s no secret, I love Costco. The way that most women feel about Target is how I feel about Costco. Growing up the oldest of 7, buying in bulk was a necessity of life. I have amazing memories…
This yummy Kid Friendly Green Smoothie is a great way to sneak greens into your kiddos without the fight! If you follow me on Instagram you know I love smoothies! I try to do 1 smoothie a day. It helps get in those extra veggies without even thinking about it. When I first started making…
When my husband is home I tend to be less productive, that’s just a fact! He does a lot of hanging around and it makes me want to hang with him. The weekend signals that it’s time to relax and take a break from the go-go-go of the weekdays. I don’t do laundry, the kitchen…