I am very embarrassed to talk about this but my pantry is in a very, very sad state. It’s actually my least favorite space of the house. I really have no idea what my pantry houses. It does not have a light in it and I think that’s the biggest problem. A problem that needsRead more
I know that I have been missing from the blog world for a bit but I’m feeling better now. For those of you who didn’t know, I have been sick for the past 3 weeks! While I was sick, I struggled A LOT with drinking enough water and even eating enough food. It was terrible.Read more
Today is the first time I have felt like myself in 4 days. I’ve hardly left my bedroom and hardly eaten anything. I’m pretty sure that no matter what my doctor said, I’ve had strep. When you lie around all day and night crying because you can’t swallow anything, not even your own spit, thereRead more
I love sweet potatoes. I really do. Everytime I saw someone eat one, I just thought—bleh, who wants a potato that tastes sweet? Not I! Well, in finding out that they are better for me than regular potatoes, and also finding that there are health benefits to them, I decided to give them a try.Read more
Making healthier choices is proving to be good for me! I’ve even ventured back into the kitchen this past week. I have found that if I prepare all my protein for the week then it’s so much easier to make a healthy choice later on. This week, I decided that I wanted to make myRead more
In December, I stepped on the scale at my doctor’s office and made the decision was pleasantly surprised came out of denial. I weighed more than I have ever weighed in my entire life. That day, I made the decision to start making healthier eating choices. You see, this girl, she has tried just aboutRead more
For the past 18 days I have been making healthier food choices. I am not on a DIET. I’m seriously trying to make a lifestyle change here. I want to be healthier, not skinnier (although that would be nice) and I want to feel better. I’m tired of taking meds for things that could beRead more
I had the honor of throwing a lingerie party for my friend Patty this past weekend. I had so much fun putting it together, decorating and making food. Here are some snapshots. I ordered a digital invitation from Rachel on Etsy at Ruffled Sundries. The Invitation: When my friend got engaged we got herRead more
Our first lunch in the New Year was a South Texas Frittata. I have made plenty of eggs in my life and in different ways but I had yet to make a frittata. It was an exciting afternoon! This frittata has four servings and CAN serve 4 people with a salad for a light lunch.Read more
From My Kitchen to Yours: 2013 was a great year full of wonderful things for us. We are looking forward to what 2014 will bring. Here is one of my most favorite things from 2013…my niece! Isn’t she just the cutest thing ever?!? I am looking forward to spending time with her this year andRead more