Scavenging from your awesome neighbors? Well, it’s a thing! I can’t begin to tell you how many awesome things my partner and I have been gifted from our neighbors or just got “lucky” and their trash became our new treasures. A few weeks ago, a neighbor remodeled the outside of their home to include their [...]
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Smoked Turkey Sausage and Cauliflower Stir-fry
I love Asian food! That goes without saying! However, trying to eat healthy, especially during these extended Covid days… it can be really difficult. Many of us are still working from home. That means we have a never ending supply of food from our kitchen… and it can take a lot of self-control to know [...]
Skinny Cauliflower Stuffing
This is my favorite time of the year.. fall leaves, cooler weather and being around our family. I crave comfort meals and I want to enjoy every bite! We are all living in a challenging time and due to the pandemic, we may be spending most of time in our homes, focusing on how we [...]
DIY Sugar Scrub
During the fall and winter months, my hands get extra dry! I feel like I apply a moisturizer constantly, and still there is no end in my dry skin future! However, I have to admit that I am always busy... I am working from home, my boys are distance learning now, projects, endless spontaneous activities [...]
Pizza Skulls
This time of year is full of delicious smells that warm our souls, colorful leaves around the city and crisp fall mornings! If you have kids, you have most likely been trying to keep them busy and involved in festivities! I enjoy getting my boys involved in cooking and creating new things. I was trying [...]
Skinny Protein Power Balls
When I first started to get into fitness, weight training and toning... I had no idea what I was doing! I didn’t know what was involved with maintaining my heath and understanding what fuel my body needed. I had friends that would help guide me and I also had to do a lot of personal [...]
Skinny Sushi BLT Rolls
Let me start off my saying that I love Sushi! Whenever I crave it.. it makes me want to create a special occasion to just go grab a fun lunch or dinner with my partner or friends. It’s a great way to socialize and converse with people.. discussing the variety of fish, flavors, ingredients, texture [...]
Skinny Avocado Lime Chicken Salad
The warmer weather makes me think about staycations, day trips, camping and picnics! I am always up for a new adventure and experience! I love the excitement of packing up the vehicle and taking my family out for the day. It could be as simple as planning a day trip to the mountains, a hike, [...]
Silk Dyed Easter Eggs
This Easter has been different from all the other previous years… Quarantine! I know we have all felt the difficulties across the world with having to make changes to maintain the safety of our families and communities. The spring holiday may seem a little unusual this year and it important to maintain your family traditions [...]
Skinny Cabbage Soup
Let me start off by saying... this isn’t your average pot of soup! If you have kept up with my blog, you have probably noticed that I am always looking for ways to improve my health and maintain my weight! Life is hectic and when you have kids, a significant other, work, gym time and [...]
Skinny Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
As the weather begins to change and the air feels warmer… I start transitioning into spring mode! Out with the old, and in with the new! I am ready for cold drinks, caffeine and something that wont kill all the work I put in at the gym! A few years ago after having my boys, [...]
Simple Wood Refinishing
About six months ago, I fell in love with the farmhouse look for my house! I loved the clean look of the antique white base and stained dark wood table tops. It felt so welcoming and offered a classic, fresh look! I decided to purchase a large dining table, and it was beautiful… perfect for [...]
Skinny Energizing Granola Bars
It’s that time of year, the holidays are coming to an end, time to sit back and reevaluate the important things in your life and the changes you want to incorporate for the new year. There are so many things to be thankful for, and this year has been full of so many life changing [...]
Skinny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin season has arrived! It seems like we see pumpkin every where we go this time of year! There are so many pumpkin recipes, items, coffee, lattes and the displays and advertisements seem endless! I am a huge fan of pumpkin, however, sometimes it can be overwhelming! I can be skeptical and I truly only [...]
Skinny Stuffed Pumpkins
Pumpkin season is by far one of my favorites. There is something in the air that just makes me want to wear a sweater, snuggle up and be with my family and friends. With the weather changing, it’s time to start focusing on doing some of those outdoor activities inside and change our mindsets on [...]
Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Protein Latte
Skinny Pumpkin Cookies
I was craving more Pumpkin! Trying to keep up with the low calorie skinny versions of the pumpkin treats can be difficult! There are so many pumpkin products out there! I noticed that the stores have shelves of “Pumpkin Spiced” breads, cakes, cookies and on and on! Do we really know what they put into [...]
Skinny Pumpkin Donuts
It’s officially pumpkin season! Anyone that knows me on a personal level, knows that saying "I LOVE pumpkin" is an understatement! There are many reason for my love of pumpkin! First off, it’s a very healthy fruit! It is very low in calories and it is so versatile. I constantly research new creative ways to [...]
Recycled Dog Toy
After several months of my boys asking for a dog, I finally gave in. I researched for a few months trying to find out the best fit for our family. I wanted a dog that would be great with the kids, guests, a protector and one that could go outdoors with us. Growing up in [...]
Coffee & Coconut Oil Shower scrubs
I often get asked why my skin so soft, and I respond with asking, “How often do you exfoliate your body?” Well, let me fill you in on an amazing trick! A few years ago, I started my coconut oil kick. This involved researching and spending time learning about all of the benefits that coconut [...]
Skinny Chicken Pot Pie
As we approach the colder season, I begin to crave those comfort meals! Thick hearty stews, casseroles and food that makes me want to be wrapped up in a blanket reading a book by the fire. The meals that give you all the taste with the safety and comfort of home. AKA- Comfort food! The [...]
Watercolor Leaf- DIY Inspired Artwork
Recently, I made the decision to slowly transition my way into a new lifestyle, minimalist. I was always consumed with clutter and to think that I could recreate my space… in a simple yet accommodating fashion. I downsized my bedroom furniture and changed to a more classic, but elegant style. I only wanted to purchase [...]
Window Cleaner
As many of you know, cleaning products are expensive and if you love to clean like I do, you tend to purchase them often! Having two boys of my own, I found that their beautiful little hands and fingers are dirty and tend to touch everything! I noticed that my boys were magnets to any [...]
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox
After all of those summer gatherings, BBQs, birthdays... we are now slowly creeping down the “Holiday boulevard”... this is the time of year that I start to feel weighed down! I may not have gained noticeable weight, but my body just feels heavy and uncomfortable! I knew it was time for a detox and there [...]
Skinny Stuffed Peppers
Being Italian, stuffed bell peppers is a common meal for dinner. It is fairly simple, and something you can prepare and just let it cook- like a casserole! After having children, I noticed that not only did my body change, but my metabolism did as well! My body struggled to digest red meat and I [...]
Clarifying Hair Treatment
After spending almost a year and a half on active duty orders, my hair was extremely damaged! I had so many broken hairs and dead ends from wearing my hair in the “Classic female military bun”. I must have been clueless... using the wrong hair accessories and not to mention, my hair never dried! I [...]
Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner
I LOVE the smell of bleach- it registers something to my brain that the area is now SANITIZED! However, a few years ago, I “Over-bleached” (if that's even a thing) cleaning a bathroom and my lungs literally burned! It was that moment I knew why bleach originally was sold in small quantities by pharmacies... SQUIRREL! [...]
Butt Collection Can
Smoking is so taboo this day in age! We all know that there are still a handful of smokers left out there… and if you are anything like me, you may have a few left in your family or circle of friends. After hosting social events and family gatherings, I start what I call an [...]
DIY Inspired Artwork
After returning home and completing Army Officer military training, I purchased new living room furniture for my home. I was so excited to introduce the new furniture to my living room, but I never found any wall art or decor that I loved for my new space. The walls remained bare… until now! What do [...]
Citrus Vinegar All-purpose Cleaner
This recipe has been in high demand! It is easy to make, disinfects, smells fresh and works amazingly! I started using this when I was fed up with buying expensive household all purpose cleaners. I remember scrubbing my floors by hand and I literally had chemical burns on my knees and my hands were so [...]
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I have been asked several times over the past few years for my Homemade Laundry Detergent recipe! I LOVE this recipe mix! I started using it shortly after my second son was born, so I know it works great on sensitive skin. The detergent is put directly into the washer, regardless if you have a [...]
Secret Squirrel Moment 