For a tangy yet versatile dressing, try this balsamic vinaigrette as the finishing touch on your favorite combo of salad ingredients. There are certain skills I have that I am weirdly proud of—spelling “vinaigrette” is one of them. So it works well that this is the second vinaigrette recipe I’m writing a blog post about!…
Archives for July 2018
Piña Colada Popsicles
Enjoy a piña colada in popsicle form with this frozen treat blending pineapple and coconut flavors. One of my favorite ways to cool down from hot weather is….air conditioning. (Just being honest.) Another way? Popsicles! And since frozen alcoholic beverages are also super refreshing, I thought it was time for another boozy popsicle recipe. You…
July Favorites
July has been an interesting month. I’m about halfway through my 30 days of yoga, which has been going very well. I’ve had multiple people ask me about it, so I think I’ll dedicate an entire post to a recap once I’m officially done. Over the past few weeks, especially, it’s started to real heat…
Start with a Grateful Heart
My favorite people to be around are those who seem happy to just be alive. And I’m not talking about the ones who are weirdly happy all the time or annoyingly optimistic. I’m talking about friends who make the most of each day by appreciating the opportunities they have and the people around them. They…
20 of Our Go-To Dinner Meals
In honor of it being Friday—the day I very rarely am motivated to plan a meal—I thought I’d finally take the time to share our master list of go-to dinners. After posting about this concept recently, and how it can make a big difference when you’re feeling uninspired and don’t know what to cook, I wanted…
Pesto Chicken Pasta
For a quick weeknight meal, combine rotini pasta with chicken, pesto, and Parmesan. Top with fresh basil for an easy yet flavorful dish. Not too long ago I shared the concept of creating a Master List of Go-To Dinners to make cooking easy when you’re feeling uninspired. One of the dishes that’s on ours? This…
Hope for a Life with Good Problems
A few months ago I shared a quote from Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” about taking action to get motivated. Today, I wanted to share another lesson that stuck out to me as I was reading that book: wishing for a life with good problems. “Don’t hope for a life…
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Spicy Shrimp Tacos get their distinct flavor from seasoned shrimp on top of a cheesy tortilla—topped with fresh ingredients like cabbage, avocado, and tomatoes. I feel like I need some sort of grand reveal for this recipe because it’s a pretty big deal, let me tell you. This recipe is my attempt at recreating the best…
30 Days of Yoga
They say yoga is amazing for the mind and body—that it can help you manage stress, reduce chronic pain, improve flexibility, and so much more. In my limited practice, I’ve learned that yoga goes way beyond just “stretching.” While I used to view it as just…an underwhelming and mild workout, I’ve started to really appreciate…
Red, White & Blue Sangria
Celebrate Independence day—or any day—with this patriotic sangria that gets its red, white, and blue colors from berries, star-shaped apples, and white wine. Happy [almost] Fourth of July! Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, and we both have the day off work, Matt and I are planning to start the morning with…
