I’m a lover of almost all cookies, well all sweets for that matter; however, I needed to find a healthier option that would cure my sweet tooth while not making me feel too guilty of making unhealthy choices. As I scoured the internet for healthier options, I came across flourless almond butter cookies. After reading countless recipes, the one I loved the most was by the fashion model, Emily DiDonato. After watching a couple of her videos on YouTube, I instantly felt a connection. She is super personable and relatable. Win/win! My first thought on these cookies was “they’re going to taste awfu ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content 2020 started with all the promise and hope of a new decade. For me personally, it was supposed to be a year filled with travel and adventure. My husband and I kicked off the year with an unforgettable long weekend in Barcelona, and we were mapping out trips to visit family around the country, professional development conferences and at least one more jaunt to Europe. All of this was supposed to happen alongside our bustling corporate travel schedules. In short, it was going to be an epic year for our American Airlines frequent flyer accounts, but the un ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content It’s the second most wonderful time of the year! Clearly, by the title of this blog, you know I’m talking about Hallmark’s Christmas in July. I am a hopeless romantic who loves watching lovie dovie movies all year round. Watching Hallmark movies with my girlfriends is by far one of my favorite traditions and pastimes. I never miss it! It’s a time to relax, escape from whatever is happening in the world, and watch multiple heartfelt movies that genuinely make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I absolutely love it and look forward to it all year round. Hey ..read more

One of my favorite memories as a kid was baking with my grandmother. As a child of the ’80s and ’90s, we didn’t exactly cook with the healthiest ingredients. I feel like the ’90s were the heyday of bleached flour and refined sugar. Nonetheless, I wanted to give my son the same memories but with a bit less processed sugar! In truth, he still prefers fruit over baked goods, but he does like to cook with me.  These toddler-approved Banana Nut Protein Muffins use honey instead of white sugar. They aren’t overly sweet, but I add a tablespoon of brown sugar. The molasses from the brown sugar g ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content How many of you have a can or two of black beans in your pantry? I know I do, and just thinking about black beans makes my mouth instantly salivate. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of black beans. They are incredibly versatile and nutritious. All I know is I cannot get enough! Anyone else feel the same? Well, due to COVID-19 and the quarantine parameters for us to stay home, it seems our options are limited for takeout. With my growing desire for some kick-ass black beans, I decided to take action. Here are two of my favorite recipes so fa ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content About a year ago, I started implementing a simple Sunday morning ritual that has absolutely simplified my hectic life. It began with my desire to get my nutrition in order. For years, I’ve been pushing myself hard at the gym and on the pavement, but you probably wouldn’t guess it by looking at me. My son was two and a half, and I was still struggling to lose the last 10 pounds of “baby” weight. I’d see fit women running in sports bras with visible abs and think, “all they eat is chicken breast and broccoli, and I could never do that.” We all know that c ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Well, here we are, day number…who even knows, I’ve lost count. We’re in this COVID-19 quarantine for the long haul and I’ve realized I’ve completely taken my gym for granted. Those early morning workouts in a large gym, with an unlimited amount of equipment and space, feel like fond memories that we won’t get back anytime soon. On to a brave new world.   For the past three years, I have and still enjoy Beachbody® On Demand. It’s been my go-to for all workouts, and you can read more about my experience here. However, this quarantine has made me stir ..read more

In my opinion, I feel the majority of garments made are to fit the average figure. Yes, I hear you, that makes sense, make things for the majority. However, for those of us who are not the average size, finding clothing that fits us correctly can be a challenge. I will be the first to admit that finding clothes for my 5’11 frame is exceptionally challenging. And I can guarantee that the majority of my professional type garments are taking a trip to the tailor for a couple of tweaks as soon as I buy them…and that’s expensive. Lately, I’ve seen more and more custom clothing options for men b ..read more

My go-to facial by far is the HydraFacial. Why you ask? Because the HydraFacial treatment has many health benefits that my skin desperately needs and it deeply cleanses and rejuvenates my skin with absolutely no downtime or side effects. I swear by this treatment! If you’ve never heard of HydraFacial, let me give you a quick rundown. It’s a multi-step resurfacing facial treatment that helps thoroughly cleanses and hydrates your skin with a suction device (think of a tiny vacuum about the size of a pen) that instantly leaves your skin with an incredible glow! Depending on where you go for y ..read more

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Last year I came across the clothing brand Mango, and my obsession has taken over! While in London, my husband and I stopped into one of their stores to see their new fall line, and thank goodness my suitcase was already full because I would have purchased the entire store. Over the last few months, I have found more and more wardrobe staples that are a must in my closet. I’ve spoken to many of my friends, and it seems as if all of them have never heard of Mango – and that is a da ..read more