food and drink

**this post is sponsored by Mac-Kenzie Childs** Remember how I informed you that this is my year to C•E•L•E•B•R•A•T•E all the things?!?! Well, I know many of our VDay plans are looking a lot different this year than ever before but with that comes the opportunity to get out the fancy dishes, make something spectacular […]

How on earth will my kids eat ANYTHING with pumpkin, yet when I say the word vegetables they cringe??? Caroline could eat an entire pumpkin pie at one sitting [no I am not exaggerating] so in our kitchen, it’s officially PUMPKIN season… we’ve been whipping up pumpkin bread and cookies and also found a new […]

Mimi has been making this summertime sweetness for YEARS and now she has got my girls addicted to this pina coloada cake as well… who knew  two oh-so-picky eaters would love ANYTHING and EVERYTHING coconut?!?!?! Scroll down for the step by step recipe! Hey, I won’t complain one single bit, especially when it involves sweets […]

If there is one thing Mimi knows, it’s how to execute low carb staples, like her low carb broccoli salad recipe, that are totally easy and taste GREAT! as her and my dad have been on a low carb lifestyle for years! Obviously by now you guys are most likely familiar with my FWTFL lifestyle […]

Ready for the easiest appetizer that is totally Pinterest-worthy?? This baked brie recipe is one of those go-to apps that everyone will love and I ALWAYS keep the ingredients on hand to whip up in a jiffy just in case someone stops by. It’s been one of my treasured triumphs for years and I love […]

Summer cocktail = let’s talk about this grown-up take on an ice cold slushie. I crafted this little concoction the other night for the hubs and I and it was absolutely DELISH. Refreshing, not too sweet and a lower calorie option as I incorporated the Bai Bubbles in Grapefruit instead of the traditional grapefruit juice. […]

With warmer weather here to stay, sometimes I like to keep things on the lighter side when it comes to dinner prep. I first made this apple, arugula, candid pecan, and goat cheese salad a few weeks ago as a side dish. But I think it would be super tasty if you add some grilled […]