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Things My Fitbit Taught Me About Myself
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included Fitbit as compensation. When you have a passion for cooking, the calories and pounds can add up quickly. Why is it that losing weight is never as fun as […]
All the Questions You Have About Cruise Ship Food Answered & a Recipe for the Famous Carnival Cruise Warm Chocolate Melting Cake
Y’all know I love to eat. But more than just eating, I can really appreciate it when chefs and cooks of all kinds take pride in their work, plate their creations beautifully, and anticipate your reaction to see if you love it as much as […]
Self Care in Motherhood
It’s so important as mothers for us to be able to take time for ourselves – and in whatever manner that means for you! If that means having a margarita at mom’s night out with some other mamas, do it! If that means you take a bubble bath and lock everyone out of your bathroom, do it! Do whatever it is that you can do to relax. We work so hard to be the best moms we can be, so make sure to give yourself a little grace when those rotten days arise.
What It’s Like to Work on a Carnival Cruise Ship (From a Guests’ Perspective)
I’m going to start by saying that I have never worked in the hospitality industry, nor do I know what it’s like to actually work on a cruise ship, I can only share my perspective and lessons I learned from the staff I encountered. So […]
Teaching My Kids About Other Countries Starts at Home
With a 6 and 2 year old, they have very different ideas as to what they want to do. They’re great at playing together and getting along, but they’re definitely on different wavelengths when it comes to their ability to play different games, have imaginative play, and academic-type learning. What’s left is watching tv and I really don’t think I’m alone in this, so I decided to tell you about a recent subscription box service that I found that’s just for them. Well, really it’s for the whole family!
Dia de Los Muertos
Planning a Dia de los Muertos get together? Here’s a few tips on how to decorate, what to eat, and how to remember the day of the dead.
Fig Pavlova
This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links keep this blog running. I love a light dessert. You know the kind – those ones that are just the right amount of sweetness on your tongue at the end of a meal. They’re […]
Watermelon Salad
The watermelon is juicy, the creamy feta cheese gives a little twang that you need, and the mint keeps it refreshing.
Rustic Peach Tart
This post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through these links keep this blog running. Something about peaches stirs up all sorts of nostalgia from my childhood. I remember summers spent with my grandparents where we would go to Fredericksburg, Texas and buy peaches and when […]
Grocery Store Day = I’m Not Cooking Dinner. Who’s With Me?
See how I get dinner on the table when I don’t feel like cooking.











