Valentine’s day is just a couple of weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, a little sparkle can go a long way. Last week, I popped into my favorite jewelry store, Michael Hill Jewelers, to take a peek at some of it's new collections and classic pieces so that I can be informed when I drop those (not so subtle) hints to my hubby. Honestly, it unleashed a monster inside of me. Avert your eyes if you don’t want to give or get the perfect jewelry for Valentine’s Day! Otherwise...get ready to ... [ Read More ]
Instagram vs. Reality
Let's face it. The "insta" from the word Instagram simply doesn't mean the same thing anymore. Once a platform to share special moments (in the moment), Instagram is now a place to come and view over-edited, false realities that frankly, make a lot of people feel bad about themselves. And guess what... I don't think it's going to change. This isn't your typical, "we all need to be more real with our posts" rant. I've tried that and it doesn't work. People are going to do what they're ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips you NEED to succeed with a Low Carb Lifestyle
I hate the word diet. I hate everything about it. It feels restrictive, it feels frustrating and I just don't like the idea of being so rigid. Truth be told, my weight was never a struggle for me until I had a baby. And yes, I know how blessed I am to be able to say that. As many of you know, after you have a baby your body changes and I have been struggling to lose the last bit. One diet I have been hearing about nonstop, from friends, the news, and even the IG world has been the Keto diet. ... [ Read More ]
Kid Friendly Recipe: Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Every winter, I find myself craving more comfort foods and the desire to make more crock pot meals. Something about eating a meal that's been slow cooked all day gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Since Elia is eating more food now (and constantly trying to help out with the cooking), I wanted to create a recipe that was easy for her to participate in AND covered in cheese so I know she'll eat it. That's how I came up with this cheesy tater tot casserole. With the recipe in mind, all I ... [ Read More ]
How a Spoon Sleep Mattress Saved my Marriage
Let me set the stage for you... It's 1am the night before Thanksgiving. My family and I have been traveling to Boston all day and dealing with flight delays. We finally arrive at my in-laws, spent an hour calming down our 1-year old to get her to go to sleep. We crawl into the full-sized, guest bed and immediately, I have my husbands elbow digging into my side. "Can you move over?", I say. "I'm hanging off the bed already!", he says. "Well then at least stop moving around so much!" I ... [ Read More ]
How TO: Get your Baby off a Bottle!
As Moms, we're always searching for the right answer. We are constantly looking for the dos and don’ts and putting pressure on milestones that are supposed to be happening. We're receiving lots of advice, sometimes solicited and other times not welcome. All that in mind, I’ve come to terms with one key thing. There are no rules. Everyone has their own way of parenting and every child has their own way of developing. During Elia's 12 month doctor appointment, I was told it was time for her ... [ Read More ]
Keto Pizza – Less Than 3 Net Carbs Per Slice!
True fact: I am a TOTAL carb lover and there is nothing I love more than pizza. Since my waistline doesn't love carbs as much as I do, I've had to find some workarounds to satisfy my cravings while being as conscious as possible. After a few failed attempts, I finally perfected a keto pizza recipe that has less than 3 carbs per slice! My original inspiration came from the Fat Head Pizza recipe, but personally, I found that the recipe just wasn't right (and frankly a little difficult to ... [ Read More ]
5 Lessons I’ve Learned in 2017
2017 has been a wild year for me. I saw my baby turn into a toddler, hired my first full-time employee and dealt with the trials and tribulations of my 2nd year of marriage. Needless to say, I learned a lot. A long time ago, my Dad told me that there are never mistakes in life, as long as you learned a lesson from it. With that said, here are 5 mistakes I made this year and what I was able to learn from them... It's okay to be wrong. You don't know everything, you only know what you know. I ... [ Read More ]
2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Just like that, Christmas is days away. In the past, I've only done gift guides for foodies, but much like my life has changed, so have my gift ideas! I shopped, searched and came up with some AWESOME gift ideas for a few important people in your life. We have gifts for mom, the foodie (duh), the fashionista, the leading man, and of course the little ones! Shop away! For the Mom in Your Life Japonica Pedestal Candle set by Voluspa ($50): A collectible candle set with four ... [ Read More ]
A Day in My Life
Every so often, one of my followers asks me what a typical day for me looks like. Since my career is a little out of the ordinary, I know it can be a little confusing. I thought it would be fun to lift the curtain and show you all what I do on a daily basis. I've partnered with Uber and Shop Your Way to show you what a day in my life looks like. I'm also letting you in on a way that I can earn points to buy really cool things just buy doing what I'm already doing! Read on to learn ... [ Read More ]
