We’re less than a week away from the big trip, which means that I am spending almost every waking minute thinking about what I need to do to get ready. Last night I took my first malaria pill. I’ll take one every week for 7 weeks. I’ve taken these once before, and I remembered that they can give you some pretty vivid dreams. Last night was no exception. I didn’t…
I had an interesting conversation with my friend Angel the other day about social media. As fun as it is to interact with people from all over the world through blogs, Instagram, Facebook, etc., we have to be careful not to get sucked into comparing ourselves to everyone’s highlight reels. I know I’ve mentioned it on here a few times before, but it bears repeating that I’m am not perfect,…
I took an unplanned blogging break this weekend and soaked up time with family and friends. As we talk and joke and laugh and enjoy breaking bread together, it’s easy to forget the meaning of this holiday. So I want to pause and say thanks. Thank you to the men and women who serve so that I can be free. Thank you to the men and women who gave all…
Happy Monday! I have lots to tell you about, so I decided to smash them all into one post. First, I am pretty excited about one of my recipes being featured on Shape Magazine’s website. The freelance writer who put the piece together contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would mind if she used my stir fry recipe for a story on Shape.com. Would I mind?…
Here’s a question: How much water do you drink each day? Many of us are not getting enough. Proper hydration is important for everyone, whether you are athletic or not. As we look forward to the summer months, staying hydrated becomes even more critical. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy levels and make you more susceptible to heat stroke. Personal hydration needs vary based on sex, climate, age and…
In case you missed it, my newest recipe is up on Mamavation. It’s a healthy take on crispy potatoes. I just ate the leftovers with a fried egg for breakfast, and oh my deliciousness. Make sure to go check it out! And I am exited to say that the photo for this recipe was accepted to Foodgawker. One of my goals this year is to have greater than a 75%…