5 Easy Appetizers for Entertaining

When I am entertaining at home, I am for easy. Easy appetizers, easy decor, easy cocktails. Also, I always have something non-perishable stashed in my…

Top 12 Store Bought Lunchbox Items

As a lifestyle blogger, I frequently get to check out food items that are new to the market (and sometimes new to the country). Some…

10 Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwich Ideas

I was at a party last weekend, and the hostess brought out a tray of homemade ice cream sandwiches at around 10pm. Seriously, I could…

Summer Dessert: Mini Lemon Meringue Pies

Confession: I have a massive sweet tooth. It takes all of my resolve not to eat every single Peanut Butter Cup that hits my kids…

Spring Sips: Spiked Peach Iced Tea

Although I despise the drab, gray winter to spring transition, I am thankful to live in the Midwest where we can celebrate the change of…

Get Beach Ready with a Low Carb High Fat Diet

My weight has yo-yo’ed a bit throughout my adult life. In my early twenties when my nights were filled with pints of calorie-laden beer and…

Super Bowl Snacks: Mint Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn

I think Super Bowl parties are my favorite- and this is only because of the snacks! You are allowed to eat amazing junk food like…