Easy Trader Joe’s: Spicy Peanut Salad or Side Dish!

This is a fun little side or salad that is super easy to throw together. It also has the added advantage of saving well in the fridge because of all the “hearty” ingredients. Great for meal prep, too! INGREDIENTS: Trek Mix (Almonds, Cranberries, & Cashews) Healthy Chopped Veggie Mix 3-4 tbsp. Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette Mix all ingredients together and enjoy! Obviously, you want people with a peanut…

Master Bedroom Update and How to Mix Vintage & Modern Moments

You should have seen the look on my mom’s face when I told her I planned to paint at least three rooms in our new house black. Her style is pretty traditional, so this was like a really wild concept to her. But I’d argue that black is just another neutral–a much cooler neutral. As classic as it gets. “Aren’t you…

Easy Trader Joe’s: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup!

This recipe is part of my “Easy Trader Joe’s” series where I have accepted the fact I cannot cook, and instead feed my family dishes comprised of 3-6 signature Trader Joe’s ingredients. To call these “recipes” is far too generous, and to call them a “hack” implies there is some sort of skill involved. No, no. Your girl can’t separate egg whites. No skill required. Enjoy…

Easy Trader Joe’s: Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini Soup!

This recipe is part of my “Easy Trader Joe’s” series where I have accepted the fact I cannot cook. and instead feed my family dishes comprised of 3-6 signature Trader Joe’s ingredients. To call these “recipes” is far too generous, and to call them a “hack” implies there is some sort of skill involved. No, no. Your girl can…

Vintage Valentine Heart Boxes for Kid Gifts–Make Valentine’s Day Morning Special!

Every January, like clockwork, I hate on Valentine’s Day a bit. “It’s a dumb holiday. So commercialized. I’m boycotting this year.” I don’t know why I’m so hateful about a holiday dedicated to love. But then February rolls around and, like clockwork, I get swept up in how cute it all is. And it is! There are so…

“For My Boo” Band-Aid Valentines with Free Printable!

Hank’s daycare has a “no candy” Valentine rule and I LOVE IT. Not because we’re a no-candy family. Lord no. I love it because it forces you to get real creative with other non-candy options. Sure, you can go the store bought route, but why do that when there are SO many great semi-handmade options out there? When thinking of a…