SIMPLE MASTER BEDROOM UPGRADES I don't know about you, but when I spend a lot of time at home, I start picking apart my design choices. I begin to think about what I could change or improve on. I have a creative brain so I think it's something I will always do. I love to solve problems on how to make a space more efficient and beautiful. Besides, isn't there a quote somwhere that says designing a home is always a work in progress. You're never truly done because good pieces don't come ...
Master Bedroom Refresh
Modern Farmhouse: Affordable Fall Decorations
Over the last few years, we have been hosting Thanksgiving at our house. The pressure is on! Not only do I need to roast a killer turkey, but I've also never been big into decorating for the fall. So the last few years I've really started upping my fall decor game. Buying all the food for Thanksgiving can be an expensive fete, so the first year that we hosted, I didn't have a ton of money for decorations. So every year since, I've been building off of existing fall decorations. I've ...
Fresh Basil Pesto
There is nothing better than fresh basil during the summer months. It's one of my favorite herbs to cook with and over the past few summers, I've been making batches of pesto so that my family can enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of basil all year long. I typically grow 5-6 plants in my garden each summer. This allows me to make about 5 large batches of pesto throughout the summer. I then freeze the pesto so that I have a quick and effortless dinner solution during the ...
Superfood (Popsicle) Smoothie
My boys do not eat veggies. It drives me nuts but honestly, I can't blame them. I wanted nothing to do with anything green when I was growing up. So I've had to get creative in how I get them to eat their veggies. I'll be sharing all the recipes that work for me, but the staple for us is the green smoothie every morning. It's loaded with leafy greens, antioxidant berries and vitamin rich fruits. This recipe is a drink my kids scream with excitement over. I hope you have as much success ...
Instant Pot Creamy + Healthy Macaroni and Cheese
If you're a Mac N Cheese lover, this recipe is for you! It's super easy and I've buried in nutrition so that my kids can get a does of healthy vegetables with their dinner and not even know it! (The carrots are optional so don't feel like you have to add them in. But I promise, you won't even taste them!) This is a great recipe for birthday parties or if you need to feed a lot of people. Unlike most Mac n Cheese recipes, you can also make this one in advance! This recipe is creamy ...
Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta
My kids and my husband LOVE this recipe. They have no idea how much nutrition is packed in this pasta dish because the broccoli gets hidden by the pesto sauce. This one is also one of my favorites to make regularly because it tastes even better the next day after all of the flavors have been fully melded and absorbed by the pasta. (When reheating, I like to add a drizzle of olive oil to the dish to bring it back to life). This simple meal takes about 25 minutes and the longest part is ...