Happy Friday everyone! It was a really busy week for me at work, especially Thursday! I still have some recaps from Monday that I haven't shared. Over the weekend I received my new planner in the mail! I'm a super nerd when it comes to organizing, and I was ready to bust out a new… Continue reading Getting Organized & Lunch at Start Restaurant
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Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Muffins!
I was in a baking mood this weekend. I'm not quite ready to bust out the pumpkin recipes yet since it is still 98 degrees outside. *We should get a cold front this week. Fingers crossed!* I chose instead to use up my over-ripe bananas to bake up some muffins for the week. I baked… Continue reading Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Muffins!
Long Weekend Recap: Football, Doggie Play Dates, and Fajitas!
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and a great Labor Day! I know I did! I got a lot done, did some gluten free baking (recipe to come!), and now I only have to face a four-day week. I'll start with Friday.... Nick, Reed (who is one of our best friends from high school), and… Continue reading Long Weekend Recap: Football, Doggie Play Dates, and Fajitas!
Weekend Recharge
It's Meteorological Fall Ya'll! It may still be 95 outside, but I'm excited that it is officially September. My first week working in the new semester was a long one. After working late Friday evening, I took all of Saturday and Sunday to really recharge and refocus. I felt so prepared for the start of… Continue reading Weekend Recharge
Blogs I’m Loving…on Bloglovin
Hi Everyone and Happy Monday! Here is the August installment of blogs I'm really loving right now! This month I wanted to highlight Gina from The Fitnessista! She is another blogger that really helps me refocus on my fitness goals. Gina: The Fitnessista Blog Focus: Gina is certified trainer that focuses on healthy eating (she chooses to eat… Continue reading Blogs I’m Loving…on Bloglovin
Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder- Made with Fat Free Half & Half!
Can you tell I'm on a soup kick? It's been a really busy week at work. Long days and lots to do, so having a simple soup dinner was the way to go. I love that you can make one big batch, and it will last you for multiple lunches or dinners. I discovered this… Continue reading Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder- Made with Fat Free Half & Half!
Gluten Free Cheerios are here!
Have you all found them yet? They just popped up in stores in the Dallas area and I couldn't be more excited. Since going gluten free, I haven't really relied on cereal for breakfast as there just were not enough gluten free options that were both nutritious, and that tasted good. For a while I… Continue reading Gluten Free Cheerios are here!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A tiny cold front came through last night! It was 65 degrees this morning and wonderful. I'm sad it won't last but I am grateful for this little taste of fall in Texas. Fall weather always has me craving soups. One of my go to soup recipes is an adaptation from The Pioneer Woman. Normally,… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Gluten Free Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Are you in need of some creamy, cheesy, comfort food? I was this weekend, so I made my macaroni and cheese go to recipe, with a little twist. Mac & Cheese brings me back to childhood. Memories of the blue boxed Kraft mac & cheese remind me of being home. While I can't have that pantry… Continue reading Gluten Free Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Fresh Start for Fall
Every August I get that "new school year" feeling. You know, the one were you feel like you can reinvent yourself and get a fresh start? I still get this urge every year even though I am 28. I work at a university, so I think this that helps keep this feeling alive and gives… Continue reading Fresh Start for Fall
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