I’m anxious about Covid-19 and it’s implications on society and the economy. I’m nervous and tired. My mental capacity stretched to the limit. I worry about my children, my parents, my grandparents. I’m fearful. And I’m mad. This is a storm we have never weathered. There’s no instruction manual for being a Mom during a pandemic. Or a wife, daughter, or a friend. There’s no “right” way to feel to feel. Each of us will be affected differently by this, so we will all experience varying emotions and degrees of emotions. We will all have our own version of this story to tell on the other side ..read more

Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are an American favorite! Melty cheese. Sauteed onions and peppers and mushrooms. Savory roast beef. These flavors all meld into the perfect flavor combination! Perhaps the only thing we don’t love about philly cheesesteak sandwiches is all the fat that comes along with them! Well, friend, keep reading, because this recipe solves that problem! These Philly cheesesteak pepper nachos are super easy, delicious, AND healthy! PIN ME FOR LATER! A little inspiration from one of my fave cuisines… Mexican! This low-carb, healthy alternative borrows ..read more

The “terrible twos” can be bad enough. Just ask any mama who’s been there, and they will likely tell you that this age is hard. Now imagine the mama with twins. When you’re twinning the terrible twos it may feel like there is no end in sight. Wouldn’t you love to transform the terrible twos into the terrific twos, mama? Twins have this energy about them. They are super emotionally connected to each other. So when one is happy, the other is usually happy. But when one is melting down, or sad, then it’s also very likely that the other twin is going to experience the same emotions. So ..read more

I have always been a lover of planners, calendars, sticky notes, to-do lists and anything else that helps me with planning and organizing my life! I’ll even let you in on a little secret… tucked away in a safe place, I still have all of my planners dating back to college! Please don’t judge me! But listen… when I became a Mom, planning and organizing my life became infinitely harder! Like, the things that I used to pride myself on were now a hot mess. My Iphone calendar, hard copy calendar and pocket size, carry-in-my-purse planner were not synced up! (Everybody uses 3 different calendar v ..read more

Okay, Okay, I know that this wasn’t ever supposed to be a fitness blog. And it’s not. Promise! BUT, if you follow me over on Instagram, then you know that in the last 3 months, I did this thing. I made a commitment to myself to complete 100 workouts in 100 days. Why? Well, because I decided that something had to change! And nothing was going to change if something didn’t change! Hello 100 day commitment! And guess what…. I fell in love with the program, with the community I joined, and with the results I started to see! I’m not talking just the physical results either. (Although I d ..read more

Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods in the Fall and Winter months. When it comes to chili, I want a recipe that is super easy and can be cooked in my crockpot either overnight or while I’m at work. I also want my chili to have a little bit of heat, but also a touch of sweetness. Well, friends, this easy crockpot chili recipe is all of those things! You’ll want to save this, because, well, it’s going to be the last chili recipe you’ll ever need! Pin Me For Later! When it comes to chili, I’m not a fan of seasoning packets. Yes, they would be easy, but I just find them to be too ..read more

I’m always looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe! Well this Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl is a family favorite! It’s quick, easy, healthy and full of flavor! Inspired by one of my past Hello Fresh meals, I’ve tweaked this recipe slightly to tame down the heat and turn it into a kid-friendly dish. Mexican-inspired chipotle chicken over rice with fresh, homemade salsa and lime cream. Pin Me for Later! Leftovers are just as good re-heated and can also be added to a bed of romaine for a healthy chipotle chicken salad variation. To make a low-carb version, sub the rice for ..read more

The Holidays are right around the corner… as I type this, we are exactly 18 days away from Christmas! 18 days!! That means that my normal, everyday anxiety is gearing up to morph into my fancy Holiday anxiety! I swore I would be farther along on my Holiday To-Do list by now! (I mean, I created the list… insert face palm here!) But life happened, and here we are! So, here are my 10 Holiday stress busting tips for my fellow busy mom! Some of my links are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. Don’t worry, you won’t be charged ..read more

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are almost upon us! My goal this year is to have 90% of my Christmas shopping completed by taking advantage of Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals. There are so many deals and ads though that it can be quite overwhelming! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. Don’t worry, you won’t be charged any extra! I refuse to actually step foot in any store on Black Friday because it’s just too crazy for me BUT so many ret ..read more

Christmas is just around the corner, and you have a toddler on your list this year. You might be asking yourself, “What gifts are perfect for toddlers?” Toddlers can be hard to shop for! Like what do they really want? Here is a list of the perfect toddler gifts this Christmas. Most of these are tried and true experiences and toys that my own twins absolutely love and play with day after day! So, if you have a toddler on your list, maybe your own toddler, maybe a niece or nephew or a grandchild, then you need to keep reading! These perfect toddler gifts will be sure to excite the little ..read more