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21 Day FIx, Breakfast, Recipe Box, Snacking, Sweet Tooth, Tailgating Must-Haves

PB & J Thumb Print Cookies

August 16, 2015 by
PB&J thumb print cookies

Holy moly. I don't even know where to begin with these cookies. I made them yesterday and have already eaten the entire batch of 6. I started to tell myself to slow down- but... wait for it... they're healthy for you! So no, you don't need to slow down ;) This weekend, I wanted to challenge myself to stay *mostly* healthy. This meant, eating out less, drinking less, and lots of experimenting in the kitchen! I have a lot of tasty recipes coming your way due to this healthy weekend, but my gold ribbon winner were these cookies. They're perfectly chewy & soft on the inside with a crisp outside, hints of cinnamon, minimal ingredient list, and packed with that classic PB&J taste that I love. Here's what you need: [to make 6 cookies] 1…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box

Nourishing Detox Veggie Soup

August 12, 2015 by
"What-I-Ate-as-a-Pescetarian-on-the-Whole30"

I'm not sure about you, but after the weekend, my body craves nourishing, detoxing foods. As part of a healthy life balance, I tend to stick with homemade, healthy foods throughout the week. Once the weekend arrives, while I still try to maintain some sort of level of healthiness, I go out to eat, order things I typically wouldn't, and am just generally carefree. Sunday is my day of meal prep, as well. Last Sunday, I took a look in my fridge and noticed I had a lot of produce that was on the verge of going bad if I didn't use it up. One of my favorite things to do with ripe produce is to make soups! I wanted something that was going to be low fat, low in calories, high in healthy…

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Drinks, Recipe Box, Snacking, Sweet Tooth

Skinny Very Berry Smoothie

August 5, 2015 by
Skinny Smoothie Recipe

Myyyy smoothie brings all the boys to the yard.... sorry, I'm the worst. So, it's been an average of 103 degrees in Florida this past week (I wish I was making that atrocious number up), and therefore, my body is actively rejecting solid foods. Just last Thursday, I came home from work & at 5:30 pm it was still over 90 degrees. NOPE. I thew on my bathing suit, grabbed the book I was currently reading, and hit the pool. After a few hours of mindless floating around, I dried off and headed home to look aimlessly in my fridge. [side note- if I could spend my entire life around/in a body of water, I would. Anyone else feel the same?] While going back and forth between what I had: light shrimp pasta? Sweet…

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21 Day FIx, Beauty Tutorials, Blogging, Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks, Hair Care & Tutorials, Instagram Round Up, Lunch, Personal Look Book, Recipe Box

Instagram Round Up! vol. 1

July 27, 2015 by

I realize not alllll of you have Instagram [although I'm extremely obsessed with it and don't understand how not everyone can not be ;) ], so I thought I'd share with you all some of my simple go-to's I typically reserve for my Insta! I have a bit of an obsession with oatmeal. Umm, do you recall this chocolate peanut butter cup or this chocolate covered strawberry recipe??? (drooool). My staple breakfast is most likely oats. This is a cup of plain old fashioned oats cooked in water. After they're cooked, I mix in 1 packet of Truvia, a dash of ground cinnamon, and topped with berries!   Making a big ol' batch of spa water and keeping it in the fridge is an easy way I stay hydrated throughout the week! Here we have 4…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box

Sweet & Spicy Italian Chicken Stuffed Squash

July 22, 2015 by

Have you ever had one of those nights where you just have no idea what to make for dinner so you just stare helplessly in the fridge? That was me last night, but something amazing came out of it! I really love making stuffed foods. Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers? Yes! Cheesecake Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies? Why not! For one, they're generally healthier. By adding the filling to peppers, tomatoes, or squash, you omit the complex carb element. Not to mention the various veggies add a pop of flavor- these Sweet & Spicy Italian Chicken Stuffed Squashes really hit the spot. What you'll need: 6 medium yellow squash 1 cup white onion 1 medium tomato 1/2 de-seeded jalapeno 2 large handfuls of spinach 4 hot Italian chicken sausage burgers (or 1 lb of your choice of…

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Holiday Eats, Recipe Box, Sides, Snacking, Tailgating Must-Haves

Fresh Balsamic Peach Salsa [With a Kick!]

July 15, 2015 by

The middle of summer is good for a lot of things. Pools, BBQs, beach vacays, longer days... I could go on and on; summer, I am definitely a fan of you! One thing that I love in the summer time is fresh peaches. Sure, I can eat a peach in the winter and be content, but there is something just so magical about a peach in the summer. They're in season, for one, and you can wash the juice off your face by jumping in a pool! Last night, I was craving shrimp. [surprise surprise, right ;) ?] When looking through my past farmers market haul, I saw that I still had 4 ripe peaches I needed to use up. I decided on Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp & Peach Kabobs (recipe coming soon) topped with…

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21 Day FIx, Recipe Box, Snacking, Sweet Tooth

Baked Balsamic Fruit – 21 Day Fix Approved

July 7, 2015 by
"Baked-Balsamic-Fruit"

When I was younger, one thing I would look forward to is driving up to my grandparent's house in beautiful Oregon. I would still love that, but being located in Florida just makes the drive a tad longer than from California ;) My grandma is hands down the best baker. She makes everything from scratch- including my all time favorite thing- PIE! I always knew that going to grandma & grandpa's house meant pie every night, which is every child's dream! [don't try and disagree with me on this because pie is life] Being in the middle of the 21 Day Fix, I can't exactly eat pie (sadly), but I needed something to curb this awful, awful sweet tooth of mine! Knowing from my sweet grandma that nothing is better than warm berries, and how much…

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21 Day FIx, Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box

Light Cheesy Shrimp Pasta – 21 Day Fix Approved

July 5, 2015 by

I'm a week into the 21 day fix! So far, it's going pretty well. The workouts are tough but 30 minutes is definitely manageable. The thing I miss the most is knowing I am *able to* say yes to things (does that make any sense?!) I'm used to going to happy hour & having a glass of wine or two, going to dinner and ordering what I felt at the moment, or joining in on a BBQ and not needing to pack my own separate grilling necessities. That being said, I understand that 21 days is not forever- it's actually under a month. I'm feeling better, being more aware of what's going into my body is eye opening, and I'm already down 4 pounds [sayyy whaaaat!] PLUS, recipes like this Light Cheesy Shrimp Pasta…

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