This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you're married to a football fanatic like I am, you have February 3rd marked off on the calendar for the Big Game. While I'm not glued to the game, I will say I look forward to the snacking regardless of which team plays. Whether you're tagging along just cause or cheering in full swag I love to make food for everyone to enjoy. This year I really wanted to go the extra mile and make something out of ... [ Read More ]
Low-Calorie Bang Bang Cauliflower
Whenever I see the word "Bang Bang" on a menu, my mouth immediately starts to salivate. There's something so enticing about a sweet and spicy creamy sauce paired with something crispy and fried. Then, I remember that I'm never going to lost that 10lbs if I keep eating like that! Most of the time, I end up getting it anyways, but truthfully, I never feel good afterwards. One of my favorite things to do is create healthier versions of my favorite less-healthy dishes (have you tried my egg ... [ Read More ]
5 (MORE) Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
Traveling with a toddler can be really stressful, but with a little planning and the right tips and tricks, it can actually be really fun. A few weeks ago, I was on a 4 hour plane ride with Elia (her 6th flight of that month) and I realized, I finally figured it out! I decided to put together this blog post and I couldn't believe how well received it was! Helping you guys makes me the happiest ever! After I posted this, so many of you flooded my inbox with other incredible ... [ Read More ]
5 Dinner Recipes for just $50!
It’s no surprise that Peapod has become a staple in our house. Between the incredible quality and the convenience, using Peapod for all your grocery needs is a win-win for everyone. Especially this mama’s sanity. I was challenged to create a weeks worth of meals for just $50 (an average of $10 per meal)! Browsing through Peapod, I couldn’t believe how inexpensive and easy it was to find ingredients to truly put these recipes over the top. On top of it, I was able to include an ingredient from ... [ Read More ]
‘Tis the Season Skillet cookie
We're in the middle of all things holiday, so when I found Hudsonville Limited Edition Peppermint Stick ice cream in the freezer section, I knew I had to have it. If you haven't heard of them, Hudsonville is a Midwest Crafted Creamery that has been churning out delicious ice cream in Michigan since 1926. I try to shop locally to the Midwest as much as I can and with ice cream recipes that have been wowing customers for 90 years, what's not to love? I wanted to use Hudsonville's ... [ Read More ]
ASK ERICA: Anonymous Q&A
Happy Monday! I have been thinking that it would be SO much fun to do a Q&A where I let you all ask me burning questions, but do so anonymously. I was sure there are lots of things you've always wanted to know but were either too scared to ask or didn't want to give away anything about yourself in the process. I get it! So, I decided to put up a form on my story and here are the questions I got. Some of them are...CRAZY! Here we goo... Do you have another job besides your insta? ... [ Read More ]
My Bedroom Makeover with North & Madison
If you've been following along (or know anything about me), you know my bedroom is my happy place. 90 percent of my business is run out of this room, so you can bet I put some serious time into picking a mattress, sleeping pillows, sheets, and duvet insert. But honestly, that's where my effort on my room was left. I think these before pictures of my room makes that pretty dang clear. Being in this industry, I would find myself admiring the bedroom shoots of other bloggers. ... [ Read More ]
Thanksgiving Inspired Toasts
This year, I hosted my first Thanksgiving! With Dan and I being in different states than our families, we have always traveled to one of them to celebrate. This year, we decided to start a tradition of our own and gather around our dining table right here in Chicago. I wasn't worried about the meal itself (I live to cook), but I've been trying to think of what to do with all these leftovers. I thought it could be fun to "get ahead of the game" and use some of the Thanksgiving meal as part of ... [ Read More ]
Review: FIND Experiences by World Of Hyatt
My husband and I love a good date night. Sadly, since having our daughter two years ago, it's been much more difficult to find the time to make them happen. I really make sure to prioritize our relationship and am constantly on the hunt for cool things we can do as a couple or even as a part of a double date or small group! When I discovered the FIND experiences, by World of Hyatt, I was thrilled. FIND is a collection of curated experiences to help you discover new parts of the world and of ... [ Read More ]
5 Things You Need To Keep Mom and Baby Healthy This Season
Winter can sometimes be the prettiest of wonderlands, but with that season change, your risk of getting sick rises. There is nothing wonderful about that. Now that Elia is older, she's in classes and more active, so her exposure to germs is definitely more than ever before. Most parents know, if baby brings home something the whole house gets it. As a working mom, there is no such thing as downtime! With that said, I have become the queen of preventative measures and luckily for me, so far ... [ Read More ]
