What a strange time we are in! Currently, we are under “Stay at Home” orders by the state of NC, and many other places around the world are doing the same. We’ve been social distancing for around 20 days now, and it has certainly been an adjustment. Though I am at home a good bit, […]
Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Bowls (Cow’s Milk Free)
The grill has become my best cooking friend lately. Last weekend for Memorial Day we had friends and family over for nonstop pool parties. This week it has just been SO hot in Charlotte that I haven’t wanted to overheat our kitchen. One of the meals I made when friends were over last weekend were […]
My 15 Healthy Habits and How I Stay Lean Without Dieting
Publishing this post with a whole lot of disclaimers included… Because of all of the questions I receive on instagram, I decided to put together a more comprehensive blog post about my healthy habits. And I also wanted to share how I stay lean without dieting. People ask me frequently about how to get started, […]
Green Smoothie: Vanilla Mango Spirulina
Smoothies have become a ritual for me. Once I started drinking them regularly, I gradually added in other healthy habits. They help me start my day off on the right foot, and I tend to make better food decisions throughout the day. I have received so many questions about wanting the exact amounts of what […]
How to Build a Healthy Lunch Bowl
Typically (thought not as much lately with sick kids) my days start at 4:15 (that’s ideal), I work out at 5, eat breakfast around 6:45, take the boys to school at 8 and 9 (if Ridge has preschool), run errands (aka drive all over Charlotte) or go to appointments or work on my computer or […]
Updated: Creamy Butternut Squash Carbonara (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
In today’s cooking class I am sharing a couple of Fall, Halloween-themed healthy recipes. I decided to go with the color orange, and recipes using squash. Because, even though it may not feel like it in the Carolinas (hello 90 degrees!), it is technically Fall. One of the recipes is an oldie from my blog, […]