Let’s taco bout chips. Yummy, crispy, crunchy delicious tortilla chips. The star of the table at every mexican restaurant or house party. The easiest snack to grab, with endless dipping possibilities. Also salt-laden, fried, high glycemic, can’t-have-just-one tortilla chips. Anyone else feel the struggle? I try to limit eating legitContinue Reading

the Smeg Electric Kettle & other tea essentials If you’ve read my post Sweet 16 < Spicy 26, you’ve learned that I drink oolong tea every. single. day. And you’ve also learned I’m very impatient! I sip a 30 ounce Yeti full of this black tea while I drive toContinue Reading

Have y’all noticed the paper bag waist trend popping up just about every store? Jeans, trousers, mini skirts, midi skirts, cut off shorts, theres a paper bag waist for just about every bottom piece you can think of. They’re great for small waisted women, like myself, that size up forContinue Reading

One of my nursing professors in college drilled into us how important self-care is. Especially in a profession where compassion and empathy are at the forefront, and the risk for burnout is so high, self-care is make or break life practice. I developed a quick daily self-care checklist a fewContinue Reading

Crazy to think that TEN years ago was my sweet sixteen. At that point in life, I was a junior in high school, obsessed with my cheer team, and chomping at the bit to get my drivers license. I had a boyfriend I thought I was in love with, IContinue Reading

Throw out the idea of overalls being just for back-country farmers. At least that used to be my understanding (anyone else??) I’ve recently become just shy of obsessed with this denim overalls trend; and I’m so excited to share with you! One of my favorite bloggers, Kathleen Post, shared aboutContinue Reading

YOU GUYS! I am over the moon excited about this alternative pasta! Low Carb, High Protein, clean ingredients (literally one ingredient) AND affordable pricing. Seriously what more could you ask for? I give you #AldiFind…Soybean Spaghetti! Each box costs less than $5 and makes four 2 ounce servings. This isContinue Reading

16oz boneless skinless chicken breast, roasted & cubed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 8oz fresh ciliegine mozzarella 2 handfuls fresh arugula 4tbs EVOO 4 tbs Balsamic Vinegar Top with garlic, salt & pepper Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl, serves 2-4. Pair withContinue Reading