Do you ever feel like your life has gone a bit vanilla? I mean, I love vanilla, don't get me wrong, but especially after a long winter I feel like things have been vanilla for far too long. I'm ready to add some spice! … [Continue reading]
Real Talk: Health and Red Faced Running
March 26, 2013 by · 86 Comments
A feeling of pure happiness washes over me every time I see the photo above. Then, at some point, that happiness turns to disappointment and shame. You see, that was probably one of the happiest "regular" days of my life. My husband and I were in Park City, Utah on a little getaway. I was feeling healthy because I had made exercise a priority in my life. I was feeling beautiful... thin, healthy, and in shape. I had a confidence that I hadn't had in a very long time. Nick and I went on a 20+ mile hike through the mountains and enjoyed every moment of it. It was an amazing day. … [Continue reading]
Simplify Saturday: SimpleHuman Sensor Technology
March 24, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Simplify Saturday is a series where I share products, apps, websites, etc. that are currently simplifying my life. I'm proud to partner with SimpleHuman on this post to share with you the joys of Sensor Technology. Click here for past Simplify Saturday posts. Welcome to Simplify Saturday, on a Sunday. I know, I know... I'm a day off but I have a great excuse. We got back from our Spring Break vacation on Friday night and after 16 hours of driving, I just didn't have it in me to write a post up yesterday. I figured you wouldn't mind if this once, I shared something I love with you on Sunday instead? Are we ok? Good! So, you all know from past posts that I'm a big fan of the SimpleHuman brand and that I am focusing on simplifying my life in 2013. Although I have been a SimpleHuman customer for years, it wasn't until this year that I encountered products with their sensor technology. After visiting the SimpleHuman headquarters in California, and now having the opportunity to experience their sensor technology in my own home, I can tell you that SimpleHuman is definitely leading the way to simplify our lives with sensor technology. … [Continue reading]
Shrimp Walnut Salad with Cheddar Jack Bacon Dressing Recipe
March 22, 2013 by · 15 Comments
I was hired by Kraft to create a recipe using their Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar Jack and Bacon mixtures. This post is about my experience. I'm talking Bacon again this week with a new #KraftFreshTake challenge! You may remember that with my first #KraftFreshTake challenge I made these amazing Cheesy Bacon Bite appetizers. Now, I'm rising to the next challenge... I decided I was going to make a Cheddar Jack and Bacon Shrimp and Walnut salad topped with Cheddar Jack and Bacon Salad Dressing. How's that for the longest recipe title, ever? You get it... there's bacon and cheese involved. That's really all you need to know! … [Continue reading]
Spring Into Lunch with Glad {Recipe: Salted Caramel Almonds}
March 20, 2013 by · 23 Comments
Amazing lunches have never been my strong suit. Dinner? I can do. Lunch? It's always been hard for me to create lunches my kids will enjoy and that won't get thrown out with the trash when lunch is over. I used to simply do sandwiches for them... I'd add a fruit and some pretzels or crackers and call it good. It was only recently, when my 9 year old started getting in on the lunch making action, that we started to get a little more creative in our lunch time efforts. Here is what my daughter thinks are the keys to making an exciting lunch! … [Continue reading]
