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 ]
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bowls
It's officially fall and I couldn't be more excited to bring on those pumpkin spice flavors! "Bowls" of all types make me so happy because I loves to customize my meal and mix and match lots of yummy flavors. I've been pushing myself to eat a heartier breakfast and Irish oats have been a huge help with that. They're quick, delicious and VERY satiating (aka I don't find myself reaching for a snack only an hour later.) These oats coupled with the fall weather had me inspired to put together a ... [ Read More ]
5 Foods That Your Toddler Will Eat (and you will feel good about)
Somehow, my little tiny baby is now almost halfway into her twos. Now that she's completely off formula and nearly done with milk, it's important for me to make sure she's getting complete nutrition. She's so picky, that for a while, I found myself giving her whatever she wanted JUST so she would eat. It wasn't too long until the mom guilt started to set in and I knew I needed to research some ways to get her to get the nutrition she needs. After chatting with my circle of mom friends (and a ... [ Read More ]
Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs with Olives
I am a sucker for a one skillet meal. Anything that requires less time spent washing dishes is a major win to me. This quick and easy skillet roasted chicken thigh recipe is one of my new favorites, especially because it's super healthy but doesn't taste like you're sacrificing anything. Leave the feta cheese off and this dish is 100% Whole 30 compliant! YAY. The recipe turned out beautiful and the flavors blended together amazingly. What You'll Need: 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 1 ... [ Read More ]
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (ONLY 2 INGREDIENT DOUGH)
I've been obsessed with the two ingredient bagels, and after months of enjoying them I decided to see if I could switch them up. I love a cinnamon raisin bagel but the calories always deterred me from ordering them. I decided to try them this way and all I can say is, "What took me so long??" They came out amazing. The perfect cinnamon flavor! </br> With deliciously low calories bagels like these you can top them with almost anything and not feel guilty. I like a little ... [ Read More ]
