Happy day after Christmas! Is anyone bearing the shops today? I’m not! Currently, I’m cozied up in my new Christmas pajama pants and enjoying a bowl of whole grain cereal topped with fresh fruit! Yum! One of my favorite go-to breakfasts. Hope you’re enjoying your day off! Xo
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas… :) I graduate in 2 days! Exciting, scary times! Tomorrow, I have my family coming in. My mom lives in London and my dad & his side of the family live in California, so I cherish the moments I am able to spend time with them! I wanted to make some treats for them to be welcomed by, my first being these cute yummy little Cheesecake Stuffed Gingerbread Bites! These cookies take only 4 ingredients to make, so it was a good first cookie to get myself back into the swing of Christmas baking. You Need: *1 package of Tollhouse Gingerbread Cookie Mix (you can make your own if you’re feeling ambitious) *1 package of room temperature cream cheese *2 cups of Powdered Sugar *1 tablespoon…
When it comes to Christmas, I’m really big on DIY gifts. I think they are more personal, and of course, more wallet friendly. I’ll be posting some human friendly do-it-yourself gifts later in the week. :) I’m also a huge puppy lover! One of my best friends, Danielle, has the cutest little 3 year old, Remi, who basically acts like a human. Dj’s roommate, Tom, has a dog named Yogi. He is the sweetest pup who just wants to cuddle and play all day long! I didn’t want to leave these furry friends out of our holiday festivities, so I made them some homemade treats! Making your own treats has many benefits. For one, they are a lot cheaper. The ingredients I used, almost everyone will already have on hand. Also, you know exactly…
Guys…. I have one more paper due and then I am officially done with my undergraduate degree. I’m going to pause to take that in for a moment. Time has really flown! It’s also extremely overwhelming because I have no idea where I will be 1-2 months from now, but it’s extremely exciting at the same time. Dj had an interview in California for an aerospace engineering job this past week and is flying to Florida in a few days to take on another! Exciting times for all of us. :) Anyways, I want to apologize again for the lack of activity lately! Since it is finals week, my life consisted of coffee, coffee, and more coffee. ;) Not much to blog about there! Except the fact that Starbucks has those adorable red cups…
This week is going to be random and filled of short recipes, just for a warning! I’m in my last two weeks of school ever. Ever. EVER. (So bittersweet). So, with job applications, finals, and spending time with friends, these next few weeks will be hectic. Sorry in advance! :) This is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts or snacks. I love oatmeal because it is healthy and so filling. It will keep me going all morning long! Oatmeal is also very versatile. You can experiment with a lot of different flavors, such as one of my current favorites, Chocolate PB2 Banana Oatmeal with Raisins. You Need: *½ Cup 100% Whole Grain Oats *½ Medium Banana *2 Tablespoons of Chocolate PB2 *2 Tablespoons Raisins* Simply cook the oats as directed with water, mash in…
Detoxing my body after eating my body weight in mashed potatoes this week.. :) *Egg Whites *Spinach *Tomato *Yellow Onion *Green Onion *Chicken Sausage With Apple *Topped with Chunky Salsa* And who said detoxing was a bad thing?! Yummm.
I am still in a food coma from yesterday! I love love love Thanksgiving. Not only the amazing food, but family time, as well! I rarely am able to see my little sisters & my dads side of the family because they are in California, while I’m in West Virginia. Sooooo, I really love the holidays when I get to come back and love on them! My sister, Jordyn, loves to cook as much as I do. She’s only 12 years old, but already an amazing baker! She makes the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen! Yesterday, Jordyn and I took to the kitchen to make multiple dishes. One of my all time favorite side dishes is Deviled Eggs. They are so yummy, but with all the mayonnaise included, the healthy part of…
Happy Thanksgiving! Being in California right now makes it feel more like May rather than almost December. As I sit here in shorts and a tank top, I am feeling thankful for the weather! :) The other morning, one of my younger sisters, Jordyn, and I wanted to make everyone breakfast. We decided to do a healthy spin off one of our favorites, French Toast! Are you tired of pumpkin yet? I’m not! ;) You Need: *Whole Wheat Bread *1 cup Pure Pumpkin *1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk *2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon *2 Tablespoons Agave *2 Tablespoons of Stevia* 1 Egg White* Mix all the ingredients (minus the bread) in a large bowl! Heat a large skillet and dip your bread into the mixture. I chose to use whole wheat bread while Jordyn chose…