NYC GUIDE: food, fitness, things to do & more Sharing all the details on where I ate, worked out, explored and more while living in New York City! I checked off so many coffee shops and restaurants during my most recent stay - it felt like I was eating my way through the entire city! Our apartment was located in West Village so a majority of my recommendations are around that area since we really tried to walk everywhere we could. This is a comprehensive list of places I have personally gone to or experienced and can provide my own reviews on! Aside from a few honorable mentions of spots w ..read more

Chicken vegetable soup for the soul. My mom made me this soup when I came home from the hospital after I had June and Parker. I swear it has healing powers. Pair with freshly toasted bread and enjoy! Watch the recipe reel here! Directions: One half onion, chopped One or two carrots, sliced Saute in olive oil until a little bit soft Add one sliced zucchini, half of a chopped Napa cabbage, and a handful of broccoli slaw Add 2 quarts of chicken stock and one can of tomato paste Put in some oregano or Italian seasoning Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are cooked Add gree ..read more

WEARABLE BREAST PUMP - THIS is Elvie Pump https://bit.ly/sweatandtell1, a wearable breast pump that I use and LOVE. Currently I am combo feeding our girls with breast feeding, pumping, and formula. There is a lot going on and my free time is super limited, as is true for most newborn parents. When I switched over to Elvie Pump it just made sense. The process of pumping became less of a burden and more functional. Now I can be hands free and not tied down to one spot on the couch while I pump. I usually do house chores, computer work, my makeup, whatever I need to get done. A true gift to al ..read more

It’s actually 10x better than panda express ? this orange honey glaze has me speechless - can’t wait for you to try! this meal checks all the boxes: husband & friend approved, easy to make and is amazing for leftovers during the week. Watch the recipe reel here. Chicken Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts 1 cup flour 2 eggs garlic powder S&P Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients: 1 egg 2 slices turkey bacon 1/2 avocado 1 slice of cheese Orange Honey Glaze Sauce: 2/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sriracha 2 ga ..read more

What my Saturday night plans would look like if I wasn’t going clubbing… ? these loaded sweet potato nachos are TO DIE FOR. I made these for my family last week and they were a real crowd pleaser at the dinner table. Tip is to cut the sweet potato thinly to make them crispy. Watch the recipe reel here. Ingredients: Sweet potatoes Mexican-blend cheese White onion Black beans Sweet corn Guacamole Sour cream Cilantro Olive oil S&P Paprika Directions: preheat 300 in air fryer Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds then mix in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, S&P ..read more

3 ingredient air fryer bagels are the star of the show for this high protein breakfast sandwich ??. These remind me of McDonald’s breakfast drive thru as a kid, but in a much more elevated and *healthier* way. So simple to make & each breakfast sandwich has 29g of protein. Watch the recipe reel here. this recipe makes 4 bagels but warning - you’re going to want to eat the whole batch?? Bagel Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup 0% Fage yogurt 2 tsp Baking powder 1 egg pinch of salt EBTB seasoning Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients: 1 egg 2 slices turkey bacon 1/2 avocado 1 sli ..read more

Chicken taco soup ? an easy crockpot recipe to serve a crowd or save for meal prep! ??? Ingredients: 1 onion chopped chicken broth or beef taco seasoning package 1 16oz can chili beans 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn tomato paste or tomato sauce 1 15oz can black beans 2 10oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilies or no chilies 2-3 whole skinless chicken breasts Top with: Avocado Tortilla chips Greek yogurt Shredded cheddar cheese How To: Cook everything in slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours Take chicken out at 5 hours and shred with two forks. Stir back in and coo ..read more

I’m retiring for the rest of the year bc no other fall recipes will beat this simple, one serving pumpkin bread made from… oats!? ? Ingredients: 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup almond milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) pinch of salt chocolate chips How To: preheat oven to 350 blend together all ingredients pour into ramekin (use a non stick spray - I like coconut oil). add in your chocolate chips bake at 350 for 22 minutes. We hope you enjoy ..read more

Sunday calls for a big pot of white bean chicken chili ? this is a family recipe that I grew up loving; it brings me right back to cozy fall nights as a kid. high in protein and filling, it makes for the perfect fall meal and is also great for leftovers! Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts (boneless/skinless) 1 cup chicken bone broth 1 white medium onion 1 cup kale 2 cloves garlic 1 (14.5 oz) container of salsa 3 cans of small white beans, undrained 3 tbsp mesquite seasoning (or you can use chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder) S&P ..read more

CHICKEN ORZO SOUP ??? Ingredients: 3-4 garlic cloves minced 3 large carrots thinly sliced or chopped 4 celery thinly sliced or chopped 1 small onion chopped 3 chicken breasts 6 cups chicken broth (or more to cover ingredients) 1 lemon 1 cup orzo, pasta of choice or rice Salt and pepper Dried parsley Dried thyme Red pepper flakes Fresh parsley to sprinkle on top! Mushrooms would taste super yummy in this recipe too! How To: Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic to slow cooker. Season and mix with salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and red ..read more