Rice crispy treats are a quick, no-fuss solution when hungry children demand a sweet snack. Despite being only “three” ingredients, each ingredient is actually a plethora of processed food and chemicals that offers very little nutritional value. But . . .  what if we make a few swaps and replace processed cereal, butter, and marshmallow fluff with whole foods. And don’t worry, you don’t have to sacrifice that crispy, sticky, sweet, buttery taste you love. […]

Valentine’s Day is notorious for all things sweet. It really should be called Blood Sugar Spike Day. Okay, maybe that doesn’t sound as enticing 😉 Although I am not one to gorge myself on a box of terrible chocolate or chalky tasting candy, I have to admit I don’t mind seeing splashes of red, pink, and purple for a day. Especially on my plate. Because I like pretty food. And let me tell you, there […]

In January, the promise of a warm, comforting, delicious breakfast is usually the only motivation I have to get out of bed. It’s even better when that breakfast is already waiting for me and my large cup of coffee to cozy up at the table. And no, this does not require a live-in chef, or extremely generous husband/boyfriend/roommate. Just a little thinking ahead the day before. Which is why the humble muffin is so great. […]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that anyone with a sweet tooth has a deep appreciation for the 7 Layer Bar, or whatever it is you call that sweet, crunchy, gooey, coconutty, chocolate-flecked, caramel-laden dessert filled with sweetened condensed milk. Never in a million years did any of us think that this bar could be remotely healthy, right? Well . . . let’s just say I found a couple bloggers who made […]

Anyone else ready for 2015 to end and 2016 to begin? Close one door, and open another? I will happily continue to nurture the relationships, ideas, and aspirations from 2015, but in other ways I need a fresh start. I recently left a job that I had committed myself to this past year, and I’m recovering from a stubborn respiratory infection that knocked me down early last week, just in time for Christmas. So let’s […]

Happy December Everyone! We have almost made it through 2015! For some of us, this may mean just “making it through.” For others, maybe we conquered many obstacles and thrived in ways we never even imagined. Either way, we have grown, and we are exactly where we need to be, right now. I am grateful to have accomplished a lot personally and professionally, as well as taken time to appreciate the little things and really […]