For the most part, our Thanksgiving and Christmas menu stays pretty traditional. I can always look forward to enjoying Mom and Grandma’s recipes, all of which are my favorites, year after year. They usually handle all the cooking, but I…
State Fair of Texas 2015: All the Fried Foods
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect this past weekend in Dallas. So what do you do when it’s absolutely gorgeous outside? You head to the State Fair of Texas of course! This year Chris and I were on a…
BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
If you haven’t yet noticed, clearly I’m still on a taco kick and they’ve come in handy yet again. Last week Chris and I were stranded on the side of the road with hungry bellies and an overheating engine. Turns…
Homemade Cereal Bars
This shop has been compensated by Tom Thumb. All opinions are mine alone. #AStockUpSale #TomThumb #CollectiveBias You know the saying opposites attract? That couldn’t be more true for me and Chris. We’re always on the same page when it…
The Easiest Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
This shop has been compensated by Albertsons. All opinions are mine alone. #StockUpOnPace #Albertsons #CollectiveBias I recently did something I haven’t done in a very long time- made homemade tacos. I’ve been on a taco kick lately, but I’ve mostly…
Green Fruit Smoothie
I’m not the best when it comes down to eating my daily dose of fruit each day, so I try to make it a point to incorporate fruit into my diet at least 2-3 times a week in smoothie form….
Southwestern Chipotle Grain Salad with Suddenly Salad
Taking less than an hour out of one day a week to meal prep saves me a lot of time, keeps me full when I’m hungry, and stops the temptation to pick up fast food. Sometimes I prepare multiple meals…
Nestlé Crunch Cookies + Giveaway
If for some evil reason I had to give up all desserts but one, I’d choose to keep cookies (but pray that never happens). They’re my guilty pleasure and often the highlight of my evening. Chocolate chip is one of…
Sweet and Salty on the Go Snack Ideas with ZonePerfect
I always have some type of on the go snacks in my purse. Whether it be a protein bar, a bag of pretzels, nuts, a nutrition bar, or any other snack food, you’ll find it. This habit started in college while…
Banana Split Protein Smoothie Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DoMoreWithEAS #CollectiveBias Protein smoothies are one of the easiest on the go snacks and meal replacements, and a banana split protein smoothie is…
Caramel Pecan Rice Pudding
It seems like everyday is a celebratory day these days. Yesterday was National Rice Pudding Day, and in celebration, I enjoyed my share of it! We all know by now I’m all for easy. If it can be done in…
Twizzlers Dipper Sticks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TwizzlersSummer #CollectiveBias I’ve had my fair share of road trips, especially since I’ve been living far from home for the last 3 years….