Back before we had kids, my husband and I would frequently leave work and head to a local happy hour on Fridays. It was a fun way to decompress, and we were always on a budget at that time. So we feasted on half price […]
September is here! The temperatures have dipped down into the 80s (a major cool off for us in Central California!). I also bought a couple cute pumpkins this week and the thought of wearing jeans and sweatshirts doesn’t make me want to cringe. With all […]
As a mom, dinnertime can be quite chaotic. It seems like everyone is wound up from the day and the energy is flowing. When they are forced to sit and eat whatever I have served them, attitudes can fly. My kids are actually pretty good […]
The Story I know, I know. Now that fall is “officially” here, people want to see pumpkin everything in recipes. I am just as big of a fan of pumpkin as anyone else, but I think it’s important to highlight another amazing produce that is […]
A while ago, my sister and her husband were asking me questions about macro counting. One of the things I like to do when people are looking for help is to see what they are eating already. She sent me over a description of some […]
Now that Labor Day has passed, many people begin to start thinking about fall. I can’t blame them! I happen to love everything about fall. The cooler temperatures, pumpkin flavored everything, and cozy vibes totally have my heart. There is a problem for me, however. […]
The Story I remember back when we were first married, one of our favorite things to serve when we hosted people was appetizers and drinks. It was fairly easy to prepare, and everybody loves appetizers! They help hold you over until the main meal, or […]
You have probably heard it before, but meal prep is crucial to having success in macro counting. What meal prep actually looks like can vary greatly between people and lifestyles. Some people like to prep all of their meals on Sunday. Some like to “wing […]
The Story I had plans this weekend to remake my two ingredient dough cinnamon rolls. After all, cinnamon rolls are such a great weekend breakfast, and they are one of my son’s favorites. But then as I was driving home I had a great idea. […]
This post contains an affiliate link. If you purchase an item from the link below, I receive a small commission. I know summer is coming to a close, but I couldn’t resist sharing one of our favorite summer recipes, grilled corn! After all, summer temperatures […]
