Everything changes when you have a kid. I braced myself for the body changes, the house changes, and the relationship changes, but I've also fancied myself a good multi-tasker and kind of figured that balancing social life with motherhood would just mean bringing Elia with me or finding a sitter. Oh how wrong I was. When you have a child, all your priorities shift and what you enjoy doing changes. Now in days, I find myself in the kitchen more cooking for my family or sprawled out on the ... [ Read More ]
Sticky Mandarin Orange Meatballs
I love takeout Chinese food. My hips unfortunately do not. Because of this, I'm always trying to recreate my favorite naughty, to-go foods at home for a less guilt and less gut. One of my favorites to make at home is orange chicken. I can use all the freshest ingredients and avoid overly processed nonsense without sacrificing any of the flavor. it always turns out delicious. Since I love my homemade orange sauce so much, I decided to throw it over some meatballs and the result was even ... [ Read More ]
Incredible Edible Egg X Incredibles Party!!!
Elia will be two in just over a month and I can't even put into words how much she's grown and changed. She's really become her own little person, it's CRAZY! With all the milestones and changes however, one thing and remained pretty consistent and that is her love of eggs. It was one of her first words (I was clearly chop liver) and still something she eats every single day. Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse! One large egg has 6 grams of protein and nine essential amino acids. Eggs are ... [ Read More ]
Vegan Quinoa And Kale Salad With Fresh Herbs
*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Mirum. All opinions are 100% my own.* I'm a busy mom. Meaning, I rarely have a minute to shower much less get a healthy meal on the table. All I dream of are quick, healthy, inexpensive dinners I can whip up for my family. Target has become one of my staples for groceries because their prices are amazing and I happen to have one with-in walking distance to my house! Target Cartwheel should be on everyone's radar. It gives me access to ... [ Read More ]
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Father's Day is one of the most important holidays for me. Growing up, my Dad was everything to me (and still is to this day). He inspires me every single day to work hard, stay humble and think critically about whatever situation I face in life. While it's impossible to ever show him how much I truly care, Father's Day has always been the easiest way for me to demonstrate my appreciation for all he does. The difficult part is, now that Elia has come along, I have to play double duty and ... [ Read More ]
Kid-Friendly Sushi Sandwiches
Keeping things fresh and unique in the kitchen is tough enough. Since adding in a picky 2-year old to the mix, things have become even more complicated! Every day, I rack my brain trying to think of new and innovative ways to get Elia to try new foods and help her explore different flavors and textures. I've partnered with Brownberry Bread to make the most adorable "sushi sandwiches" and my daughter thought it was the coolest thing ever. I even let her try and use chopsticks to help with her ... [ Read More ]
Why I Am Celebrating My Mom Tribe this Mother’s Day
I can’t believe it, but my second Mother’s Day is right around the corner! I’m not sure where the time went, but these days just keep on flying by. As I sit and reflect on my last two years as a Mother, I can’t help but think about how much my Mom friends, my “Mom Tribe” if you will, has helped me get through it all. I’ve always been an open-book about my struggles with motherhood, but I’m not sure I would have actually gotten through it all (while keeping my sanity) without my Mom Tribe. ... [ Read More ]
McDonald’s is Now Serving 100% Fresh Beef Quarter-Pound Burgers!
Recently, I was sitting down with a few of my friends and we were discussing the food trends we've been seeing lately. It was a group consensus that we see consumers really wanting more fresh options. To my surprise, shortly after this conversation, I was approached by McDonald's to come in and try their new 100% fresh beef quarter-pound burgers! When I arrived at their new, modern Wrigleyville location, I was greeted by a team from the McDonald's corporate office. Their enthusiasm and ... [ Read More ]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide- Tech Edition
I can't believe Mother's Day is just a few days away! As a new Mom myself, I find myself gravitating towards technology gifts and away from the traditional candles & slippers. While they are always appreciated, this modern mama is craving the latest and greatest. Here are the 5 gifts on my wish list for this year: Armitron Watch Armitron Watch ($25-$110): Armitron has been around since 1965 and for good reason. They pioneered many of the first affordable digital wrist watches and ... [ Read More ]
Shop Your Way x Gas Buddy Has Arrived!
*This is a paid sponsorship with the SYW/GasBuddy, but all opinions are my own. You know I love a deal. Whenever I can find a promo code, redeem a coupon, etc. I do. (Plus I like to share them with you!) A couple months ago, I was introduced to a program called Shop Your Way. The Shop Your Way program is free to sign up and you receive CASHBACK in points from purchases you make. Those CASHBACK points can be redeemed at a variety of retailers, so needless to say I have become obsessed. Last ... [ Read More ]
