It’s been a whirlwind of a month—not even sure what all happened. But! Next month is when spring begins so COME AT ME, MARCH. Before winter comes to an end, though, I want to focus on all the little things this past month brought me. From discovering new things to revisiting old things, these are…
Archives for February 2018
How to Make a Green Smoothie
Green smoothies have been an extremely popular health food for years. They usually consist of a leafy green (like spinach or kale) to create the vivid color, other fruits and veggies to add more substance to the smoothie, and a liquid (like water or milk) to make it blendable and drinkable. People claim green smoothies…
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
For a sweet and decadent dessert, try this single-serve cheesecake recipe that’s lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with fresh blueberries. Cheesecake is one of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to dessert. The creamy texture…the rich flavor—it’s pure heaven. If I’m ever given a dessert menu, you can pretty much expect me to…
Omelet in a Mug
For a gourmet breakfast that’s quick to throw together, microwave eggs and all your favorite fixings in a mug for a tasty and easy omelet. I’m not usually a big omelet person, but once in awhile, random ingredients stuffed inside a blanket of eggs just sounds so right. Now, if you’re like me, making omelets…
15 Tips for Eating Healthy at Restaurants
Eating at restaurants can be an enjoyable way to treat yo’ self. It’s a reason to go out; it’s an opportunity to try a new style of food; and it allows you to be lazy and not cook. Whenever we go out to eat, I’m not overly concerned with eating healthy, because life is too…
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower Rice is a low-carb and low-calorie side—use it as an alternative to traditional rice in your favorite dishes! Cauliflower rice is one of those “health foods” that I don’t make very often, but once in awhile it’s a nice change of pace. After a friend texted me recently, asking how to make it, I…
Justin Timberlake Workout Playlist
I’d like to dedicate this post to my sister, the one person in my life who shares my intense appreciation for Justin Timberlake. *NSYNC? Obviously amazing (though I’m more on Team BSB). But JT in his solo career? Pure. Gold. After watching the Super Bowl this past Sunday, and soaking up every single moment of…
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Almonds
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds are a party-pleasing appetizer that blends both sweet and salty flavors. Fact: sometimes delicious food does’t look very pretty. I’ve never thought dates looked very appetizing, but I’ve been all about them lately. Aside from using them in various no-bake protein ball recipes—like my Coconut, Almond & Date Energy Bites—one of my…
Free Fit Activities to Do in San Diego
Amazing weather, beautiful scenery, exciting nightlife, diverse food scene—there are a million reasons to love San Diego. Over the past five years of living here, I’ve come to appreciate one aspect of “America’s Finest City” more than all others… The vast assortment of fitness activities that are available, many of which are free! With every…
