Happy Monday and I am officially in my 3rd trimester! Bring on these next 12 weeks of pregnancy! I made my pre baby to do list and yikes, it’s exhausting just looking at it. But, all the hard work and planning will pay off once baby girl is finally here with us. Stay tuned on…
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How to Create the Perfect Memorial Day Cookout
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you all have some fun plans this weekend weather that is staying in the AC all weekend or getting out by some water or hosting a cookout! We will be heading to the family cabin later today to relax, get in some sun, boat and workout. I love grilling…
Berry and Mango Fruit Salad
I think I have a pregnancy hangover today. Baby girl and I had a long, exhausting, but very rewarding weekend! This past weekend was the 10th Annual Eau Claire Marathon and my second year of being involved in The Blugold Mile cheering section. For those of you that don’t know, I work full time at…
Chili Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Happy Monday! We are finally getting a tiny hint of spring this week which has me wanting to get all my dresses, sandals and tank tops out and finally shove all my sweaters to the back of my closet. I may have to be a bit more patience, though, as it gets chilly again later…
Chicken Zoodle Salad
How is it Monday already! We have been in Punta Cana soaking up every last bit of paradise since Thursday and we catch a flight back home this afternoon. These last few days, just my husband and I have been absolutely amazing. Before our trip we have both been extremely busy and haven’t spent a…
Fresh Brussel Sprout Salad
Happy Monday! Today kicks off a great week because my husband and I leave for our vacation Thursday! I have a lot to get done beforehand, but it will be worth it as I am sitting on the beaching drinking virgin pina coladas come Thursday. Today is also an exciting day because I am officially…
Steamed Green Beans in a Balsamic Reduction
Do you ever get in a slump for no reason? No matter what, you can’t seem to be in a happy joyful mood, your motivation lacks or you just don’t feel like your normal self? And then, all of a sudden something amazing happens and you immediately snap out of it? Truthfully, I have been…
Whipped Kabocha Squash
Happy Monday! Most of us are back at the daily grind after a long holiday weekend. I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping and now Cyber Monday shopping! Does anyone know of any airline deals? I need to book a flight to Phoenix, so let me know! If you haven’t yet, it…
Garlic Herb Mashed Baby Red Potatoes
Turkey Day is almost here and our menu is all set to go. These Garlic Herb Mashed Baby Red Potatoes are on the menu along with whipped sweet potatoes, some delish green beans in a sesame dressing, brussel sprout salad, paleo stuffing and of course turkey. I tend to treat holidays like any other day…
Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
We are just about a week away from the tastiest holidays of the year, Thanksgiving! It is a day centered around food and indulgences but why not make those indulgences just a little bit better for you? I’m all for letting loose at times and feel Thanksgiving is a good day for it. But, I…