It’s been real, May, but I’m ready for the summer to arrive! Lots of happy things happened over the past month, and I’m excited to share some of the events that happened and my exciting finds. Hope May treated you just as well! Keep reading for a look at what month #5 had in store…
Archives for May 2017
What Fruits and Vegetables Are in Season?
Happy Memorial Day! This holiday always reminds me that summer’s right around the corner. Also? Some of my favorite fruits are in season—bring on all the berries and melons! When I went to the store recently, I loaded up on a bunch of the juicy produce I haven’t had in months, like grapes, strawberries, blueberries,…
Loaded Potato Nachos
Try this spin on nachos by using potatoes as your base instead of chips and loading them with all your favorite toppings! Happy Friday! One of the best parts of this day? For most of us, it means the busy week is over and some much-needed R&R is right around the corner. Weekends tend to…
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Make a fresh, colorful lunch with this Greek yogurt-based chicken salad recipe, filled with grapes, almonds, dried cranberries, and more. In my opinion, the best lunches are those filled with fresh ingredients and feel light but are filling. That’s exactly what chicken salad is for me. Usually, I don’t even like chicken salad because I’ve…
Carrot Cake Protein Bars
Make snack time a little sweeter with this carrot cake-inspired, fluffy protein bar recipe! Carrot cake is a dessert I normally eat about…once every three years. Don’t ask me why. It’s just usually overshadowed by chocolate options, and I don’t ever think to make it. With that said, I’ve been eating it daily for the…
Embracing Routine for a Healthy Diet
Sometimes I share lists of healthy tips because 1. lists make me happy and 2. it’s a combination of efforts that makes healthy living a reality. I’m switching things up today, though, because there’s one healthy tip I want to put in the spotlight—the magic of routine. Every time I read about people who have…
Chef Salad Lettuce Wrap
Mix up lunch time by turning the classic chef salad into a refreshing lettuce wrap! I think we can all agree that foods get really boring after awhile, which often leads to junk food becoming an easy solution. About once per week, I find myself asking Matt, “What do people eat?” as I go from…
10 Small Acts to Improve Daily Life in an Office Job
Working at a desk day in and day out can really wear on you after awhile—mentally and physically. I’ve been living the office job life for about five years, and although I enjoy the opportunity to slouch for hours while being productive, I also know it’s not doing myself any favors. As I become more…
Easy Burrito Bowls
For a vibrant and flavorful meal-in-a-bowl, start with a hearty burrito-inspired base and top with fresh and colorful ingredients like cilantro, lime, and tomatoes. Happy Cinco de Mayo! …and Friday! …and beginning of the early celebration of our first wedding anniversary! (Okay, that last one’s only exciting for me.) With so many events happening on…
Anniversary Month Roundup
It’s May 1st which means it’s officially OUR ANNIVERSARY MOOOOOOONTH. Wedding anniversary numero uno is fast approaching! And while we try to figure out what we’re doing to celebrate (and what potentially paper-themed gifts to get each other), I’m going to share a little recap of all the blog posts I published surrounding our big…
