Can you think back to what age you discovered makeup? I don’t just mean the blue eyeshadow you put on your Barbie, but when you understood the routine of it all? Did you think it was just another part of growing up and being a woman or were you confused by the face paint? We all have a memory of the moment that world intrigued us, or so I thought. Motherly Advice I come from a family where makeup was never a part of the morning routine, so that moment never really happened for me. I don’t ... [ Read More ]
Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
Hi! I’m Sadie Hill, (@sadiehill on instagram) and I’m a 20- something food blogger living in Chicago! I’m super excited to be a part of the #Ericrew! You might remember my last post... 4 simple "no bake" bites.. super healthy and delicious! Although this next recipe is super delicious, its not super healthy (unless you consider tons of cheese and even more carbs healthy) :)! However, this bread is a fun splurge, super easy to make and usually doesn't last for more than 5 minutes when I make ... [ Read More ]
10 Tips to Staying Veggie Friendly When You Dine Out
It's hard to maintain your diet when you go out, especially if you're trying to be more plant-based. Pasta instead of a salad? Yes, please. Burger over a quinoa bowl? You don't even have to ask. The temptations are endless! People often believe that vegetables won't be enough to fill you up and therefore choose something heavier like meat or a cheesy pasta, which is not ideal when eating out on a diet or trying to be veggie friendly. I've been fighting this uphill battle for ... [ Read More ]
Homemade ‘Sous Vide’ Egg Bites – Without The Fancy Sous Vide
If you haven’t heard, the newest Starbucks obsession is their sous vide egg bites. I was introduced to these bites of heaven by a coworker who insisted I try a bite them and I was instantly hooked. I had never had egg whites taste so flavorful! So the next several mornings I made a trip to Starbucks for the same sous vide egg bites, but at around $5 a pop, I couldn’t help but think they were a little pricey for something I could easily recreate at home. Now some of you may be asking ... [ Read More ]
3 Fashionable Pieces You Need This Winter
Winter has hit a new low this season in Chicago, making it really difficult to get dressed every day! Staying warm AND chic during the winter was a fashion challenge I used to face. I’ll admit it; it’s difficult to pull off a good look when the wind chills are -15°F. Not to mention, Mother Nature has become the new snow queen “Elsa” with the Bomb Cyclone and the constant temperature dropping. In the previous years, I would sacrifice my warmth for fashion. Those were my teenage years; I know ... [ Read More ]