Month: November 2017

Fall Popcorn Balls

Fall Popcorn Balls

Looking for an easy, festive fall treat? Look no further! I’ve taken the Easiest Popcorn Balls Ever recipe and added some fall flare to them! These Fall Popcorn Balls are the perfect fall treat for any occasion. Perfect for any Fall occasion! This recipe is so 

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

I love chicken salad. I am always trying new variations of it because I could literally eat it daily. This recipe however, doesn’t even need any extra help. It’s the BEST! You can’t beat this Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad!   I’m a fan of the 

#MeToo

#MeToo

(This post may contain triggers, proceed with caution) Lately the media has been FILLED with stories of assault. The hashtag MeToo brought even more light to the situation. I was shocked to see how many people were posting that they were completely unaware of how 

An Open Letter to My “Ex” Best Friends

An Open Letter to My “Ex” Best Friends

I don’t know whether it’s the holidays or how this year has gone but I’ve found myself incredibly reflective lately. As my family grows I am finding myself constantly thinking of the pieces that were left behind. So this is for them… An Open Letter 

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

My family and I seem to be creatures of habit. We find recipes we really like and we make them every year for the same occasions until we come across something we think we’ll like even better, try it, and then that becomes the new 

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist

Packing your hospital bag can be nerve wracking. You’re probably nesting like crazy and if you’re like me, you’re making lists of everything you think you need and before you know it you’re set to pack everything you own. Truth is, you don’t need all 

Diaper Bag Essentials

Diaper Bag Essentials

Packing your diaper bag as a first time mom can be tricky. You think you need EVERYTHING the baby could ever possibly need in one on-the-go bag. Honestly, at any given point anything could happen but if you’re organized and prepared for the basics, you’ll 

Tips from a 4 hour Labor & Delivery

Tips from a 4 hour Labor & Delivery

As a soon to be first time mom, labor was probably the scariest thing I thought I could ever face. All you ever hear is how it’s the most painful experience of your life and you’ll never forget it, yadda, yadda, yadda… Nobody ever tells 

Drunken Pumpkin Martini

Drunken Pumpkin Martini

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is making themed foods and beverages. I love that there are new ways to make them special every year. Whether its spooky Poison Candy Apples for Halloween or Pumpkin Pup Treats to spoil your furbabies for Thanksgiving, there are always new 

Pumpkin Pup Treats

Pumpkin Pup Treats

I have always had this crazy (almost obsessive) love for animals. That kid that was always bringing home stray critters and offering to make cookies for the neighborhood pets; Yup, that was me. I don’t think I’ll ever fully grow out of my need to