Lifestyle

One of my favorite memories as a kid was baking with my grandmother. As a child of the ’80s and ’90s, we didn’t exactly cook with the healthiest ingredients. I feel like the ’90s were the heyday of bleached flour and refined sugar. Nonetheless, I wanted to give my son the same memories but with a bit less processed sugar! In truth, he still prefers fruit over baked…

How many of you have a can or two of black beans in your pantry? I know I do, and just thinking about black beans makes my mouth instantly salivate. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of black beans. They are incredibly versatile and nutritious. All I know is I cannot get enough! Anyone else feel the same? Well, due to COVID-19 and…

About a year ago, I started implementing a simple Sunday morning ritual that has absolutely simplified my hectic life. It began with my desire to get my nutrition in order. For years, I’ve been pushing myself hard at the gym and on the pavement, but you probably wouldn’t guess it by looking at me. My son was two and a half, and I was still struggling to lose…

Well, here we are, day number…who even knows, I’ve lost count. We’re in this COVID-19 quarantine for the long haul and I’ve realized I’ve completely taken my gym for granted. Those early morning workouts in a large gym, with an unlimited amount of equipment and space, feel like fond memories that we won’t get back anytime soon. On to a brave new world.   For the past three…

I love cooking scrumptious baked goods at the house. The delicious aroma fills the house and nothing beats eating a warm, moist pumpkin muffin right after it’s been freshly baked (be sure to cool before eating). Over the years, I started adding baked goods into my routine and that seems to make people wanting more…especially my husband. My wonderful mother-in-law gave me a couple of recipes that were…

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share with you a company that is making women feel extra strong and beautiful while they fight against cancer. First, Cancer F**KING sucks! Furthermore, every time I hear or think of the word cancer, tears immediately run down my face. I’m sure each of you reading this can think of someone in your life who has dealt with…