How do you approach Monday mornings? Long ago, I used to work at a job where Monday mornings give me major Monday blues and anxiety. I’m happy to say that those days are long gone. I don’t think any job is worth the stress and pain of compromising your sanity and happiness. Because once you … More Monday Morning Musings
Zoey’s birthday was yesterday. Yep, she just turned FOUR. It’s a scary scary thought. As much as I don’t want her to grow up (ever); I’m very excited for what the future holds for my little lady. Will she travel to Paris and learn French? Will she meet the man of her dreams at a … More Zoey’s Secret Garden Birthday Dinner Party (Part 1)
We cook A LOT. Basically, at least five out of seven nights a week you can expect homemade meals. Most of the foods that we make are Asian- Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese. However, I rarely share any of the recipes on my blog here because most Asian foods are already complex with a lot … More How To: Spicy Lobster Roll
Happy Thursday everyone! Check out Brit + Co’s #1 must read, my post on how to make a nontraditional birthday cake. It’s the Donut Birthday Cake! If you or your kids are donut lovers; you’ve hit the jackpot. Making this donut birthday cake is a breeze. Please click HERE to get the scoop on how … More Donut Birthday Cake (A Brit + Co Feature)
I am totally taking advantage of these hot summer days and making all sorts of popsicles to cool off. Unfortunately for us up here in the northeast; cooler days will start to approach as soon as next month. I’m relishing and soaking up all the summer festivities as much as I can! My sisters are … More Cherry Rose Tea Popsicles
Not long ago I partnered with Raw Generation to bring you the Skinny Cleanse giveaway. Welp, the event was so successful with over 1000 entries (you guys LOVED it!) that Raw Generation and LZM has teamed up again for another fabulous giveaway event. This time around, we are featuring the Skinny Elixir system. 100% natural, … More Skinny Elixir Giveway! (ends Sunday, August 2nd)
Another summer day. Another popsicle post. Another popsicle maker giveaway! Today, I’m teaming up with Zoku to bring you this fabulous giveaway. It’s not anything ordinary… The magic lies in the popsicle maker. You can literally make popsicles in as little as seven minutes. So during dinnertime make these yummy refreshing treats with your little … More Popsicles in Minutes (Zoku Triple Quick Pop Maker Giveaway, ends Tuesday, July 28th)
Being that today is National Ice Cream Day, I’ve teamed up with Shari’s Berries to bring you this adorable sweet post- the Mini Sundae Bar featuring my true love and best friend, Zoey. This dessert station is perfect for all those summer festivities and celebrations. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy something … More Mini Sundae Bar (with Shari’s Berries)
This morning felt different. It was refreshing and so cozy. Snuggling under the blanket with the kiddos was ideal. At sixty something degrees, it was a nice change from the exhausting heat. With a refreshing morning, there has to be a matching refreshing breakfast. My cherry banana smoothie bowl fits the bill, perfectly. If you … More Cherry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Guess what today’s #1 must read is on Brit & Co?! Yep, it’s my feature post “You Can Make This Decadent Indoor S’mores Dip Without the Campfire”. Here’s a little teaser… So head on over to Brit & Co HERE to see how to make this infamous summer outdoor dessert. You won’t believe how easy … More Decadent Indoor S’mores (A Brit & Co Feature)
I’ve become a popsicle snob, if there is even such a thing. I refuse to buy store popsicles because I can make them myself without compromising the flavor or the health benefits. If you’ve noticed, I’ve written a few popsicle posts now. It’s because I really do enjoy making them! The process is simple and … More Energizing Fruit Juice Popsicles
Summer days call for fancy ways. Add flowers into your ice cube trays and make flower ice. Your cold drinks will thank you for bathing them in a bowl of fancy schmancy ice cubes! Because life should be beautiful… in every way imaginable. Flower tray from IKEA. Please note that these ice cubes are not … More Flower Ice
Hello Monday! Hope everyone had a great holiday. We had a blast taking the kids camping. And by camping I mean cabin with very minimal use of tents. Roasting marshmallows counts as real camping, no? Anyhow, here’s an easy way to serve a totally mess-free, no utensils required kind of salad. This is great for … More Salad In A Cup
As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we took the kids to a strawberry farm (post HERE). There are now way too many strawberries in our fridge!! What to do with the strawberry overload? Welp, Zoey and I made Red, White, and Blue Popsicles with them. Just in time for Independence Day. I’m so obsessed with making … More Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
If you were to ask me what stands out the most about my blog, I would have to say the photographs. From the positive feedbacks and constant inquiries of how to achieve the photos that I take, it’s probably safe to assume that we connect with things much more when visuals are involved than with … More The Art of Photo Styling on Instagram
As the brand ambassador of Graham & Brown, an international wallpaper company; I was presented with the challenge of interpreting what this month’s theme, Popsicle, meant to me. When I think of popsicles, the first thing that comes to mind is obviously my younger years. Remember that ice cream truck and its playful carefree melody going around the … More The Popsicle Theme
As much as we all know how important fruits and vegetables are for us, it’s a challenge to feed our bodies the recommended servings all the time. There are constant obstacles- deadlines to meet, kids craving for more attention, the list goes on and on… In the meantime, it’s just easier to grab something quick … More The Skinny Cleanse Giveaway! Ends June 23rd
We are all familiar with yogurt parfaits, right? It’s that healthy breakfast/dessert consisting of layers of yogurt, fruits, granola, and a drizzle of honey. Let’s take all that yummy goodness and put it into a popsicle mold. The result is something sort of epic. My kids are some serious sweet tooth people. Feeding them these yogurt … More Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
Happy Friday everyone. Aren’t you excited for the weekend? We are planning to pick up the kids, take the ferry into the city, and spend the evening on foot roaming around downtown. This is about as much exercise as I get. Walking four hours count right? Today, I’m sharing a very light and yummy salad for … More Endive Blueberry Pear Salad + Vinaigrette Mixer Giveaway! (Ends June 13th)
There are ice cubes and then there are detox ice cubes. These are not just good for keeping you hydrated and refreshed; they’re smart enough to provide your system with a dose of antioxidants, help clear up your skin, and give you the most energy you’ve ever imagined. Be careful what you wish for. Ok, … More Detox Ice Cubes
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