The month of December brings so much festivity! And let's be honest... don't we look forward to the amazing food that comes with it too? Holiday parties, entertaining, cookie exchanges, gifts for the neighbors, a gift gift for the hostess, even a mixed tray for dessert for Christmas dinner. ...
Soooooo…. what do you do for a living?
And you Jen? Do you work? Ahhhhh I can feel it coming from a mile away. That dreaded question that every stay at home mom fears, usually asked in a social situation while standing next to her husband - the worker. Over the past 15 years I have been asked that question more times than I could ever ...
The Acai Effect… is it for real or just another health fad?
You see them popping up everywhere - people are talking about them and they're on all the healthy menus these days, but.... do you really know what's in a Acai bowl? (FYI -it's pronounced "ah-sigh-ee"- just so you sound like a pro when ordering). Well first, Acai berries are a anti-oxidant fruit ...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
People always ask for this recipe whenever they try these cookies! My Mom made them for us growing up and even though my kids say, "No offense Mom... but Nanas are better", I think this recipe is pretty fail proof AND definitely pretty amazing! Enjoy! What you need: 2 sticks ( 1 cup) unsalted ...
My Husband and I Never Argue…
“Never?' I said (my facial expression surely changing to one of bewilderment, shock and awe) “Nope. Never. We’re best friends.” It was in that moment that I : a) knew we would never be close friends and b) was thankful for the friends I currently had in my life. It’s not that I wasn't happy ...
Comfort Food – Why you should make it and what you can make…
We hear the term all the time - Comfort Food. It makes us happy when we are feeling sad, relieves the pressure when we are feeling overwhelmed, fills a void when something in us is depleted. I remember growing up, watching when someone would get sick, have surgery, pass away - people would just ...
I’m Just Gonna Sweat It Off…
I'm already sweating writing this. Why? because I know this is a sensitive subject for many - for me it is! I hear the same story all the time, "I never had to worry about my weight until I got married, had kids, hit 30, hit menopause", hit life! Right? Isn't it really lifes obstacles that ...
The BEST ever Apple Crisp!!!
Something about Fall - Thanksgiving and then onto Christmas makes me crave this dessert! It has been on our table since the time I was little as a favorite way to finish a meal. One of the other reasons I enjoy making this so much is that even though I know the recipe by heart, I still put out the ...
Aging gracefully in a society that shows little grace to those who age
In 2015, the anti-aging skin care market generated over 2 Billion dollars in sales in the U.S alone. Does anyone know when it became so offensive to society to age? Why is it that men are considered to be more distinguished looking while women just turn into trolls? More importantly, why do WE as ...