This beautiful DIY Citrus Mint hand soap is made with essential oils and makes a great gift! So who says that soap needs to be purely utilitarian? I don’t know about you, but when it comes to my hand soap, I am drawn to two key things; scent and packaging, hands down. I have always…
Gluten Free Espresso Sea Salt Brownies
Gluten Free Espresso Sea Salt Brownies..Well, yeah! These brownies are rich, fudgy, gooey, sweet, with a hint of salt and a subtle undertone of coffee. They are seriously something TDF (to die for). That just may become my new favorite acronym. In addition to the amazing texture and taste, they are gluten free and made…
The Perfect Roasted Chicken
Friends..Let me introduce you to the humble PERFECT ROASTED CHICKEN. A simple bird that has been elevated in a way that only your olfactory senses can explain. If smell-o-vision were a thing, you would be out of your mind right now. This chicken is hands down, one of my husbands most favorite things I make….
DIY Journal
No artistic skills required for the making of this very cool and modern DIY journal! Yes, you heard me correctly – you don’t need to be an artist to make this. In all honesty, I used to be that person. The one that said “I can’t do art. I am not an artist”. Well guess…
Essential Oils 101
Let’s talk about something I am extremely passionate about – essential oils. I imagine most of you have used, are curious about them, or at least heard about them by now. They’re a pretty hot topic on the health scene, although they have been around a loooong time –even during the biblical days. Frankincense anyone? …
Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Citrus Maple Vinaigrette
Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Citrus Maple Vinaigrette- Yes Please! OK, so it’s after the holidays, and like me, I’m sure you’ve been feeling the effects. Jonesing for tasty salads and smoothies followed by the never ending guilt of “I really should be working out more” while committing to the new hot diet. One…
Instant Pot Curry Sweet Potato & Squash Soup
Anyone for a warm bowl of Curry Sweet Potato & Squash Soup? As I write this, it’s currently -8 degrees outside, with a “feels like -24”. Brrrr!!! Gotta love Minnesota winters… NOT! On days like this, nothing satisfies more than a delicious dish to warm the bones. And nothing does this better than a yummy…
Busy is the New Black
I often wonder, when did being busy become so trendy? I mean when did we all get so consumed with everyday life that we just don’t have time for the important stuff anymore? Not just regular, I have to run around and do errands stuff, I mean the REAL important stuff in life. Like spending…
Gluten Free Cranberry Cardamom Scones
Gluten Free Cardamom Cranberry Scones are always a good idea! Don’t let the Gluten Free in this title scare you away if you still eat wheat because friends these scones are amazing. You know how some gluten free baked goods taste like a flavorless dry piece of cardboard and sawdust? Well, not these. They have…
Five Minute Vanilla Bean Maple Butter
OMG this Vanilla Bean Maple Butter is oh so simple and to die for! Pardon me as I pause for a moment from the healthier recipes I usually make for this very special vanilla bean maple butter. I just had to share it with you! I promise I will have many healthy recipes to come…
