Wednesday, I embarked on a quick but exciting road trip to LA.  … to see Adele at the Staples Center!!  I know, right?  I was in a bit of a tizzy all morning trying to decide on my “Adele outfit”… so much so, I almost forgot to pack car snacks!  I’m one

When you head out on the trail, you better have some healthy, energizing snacks with you.  I’m all about creating my trail food from scratch, my favorites being energy bars, granola mixes and fruit leather.  Fruit leather has a nostalgic feel to me – like every time I eat it,

This post was sponsored by ALDI as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.  When the summer months start rolling in, my weekly menu plans begin to look like a salad bar.  With all of the fresh produce available in Southern California, I’d be crazy to do anything else.  Finding a

First off, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  I’m a big believer of starting your day out right.  It has taken me 30 years to get to this point, but I can honestly say now, I wake up and do a lot of the right things.  I do my yoga stretches, I

It’s pizza night!  I’m all for Taco Tuesday and Fajita Friday (is that a thing?) but pizza night is a classic and always a favorite with me and the kids.  Pizza night is all about simplicity, so I keep my sides to minimal ingredients and super fresh.  There isn’t a

This Green Goodness Vegetable Sandwich with chive & tarragon ‘naise is part of a sponsored post for San Luis Sourdough@ bread.  Thank you for supporting ITKM! I just finished up a three day detoxifying cleanse (feeling amazing!) and am now adding some foods back into my diet.  I’m definitely trying to keep

These healthy and convenient snack ideas are #beyondordinary and are a part of a Sahale Snacks® sponsored series for Socialstars™ We’re about a week into January, so I know a lot of you are actively working to have a healthier year, right?  Every year, my goal is to be healthier,

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of AllWhites Egg Whites for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Here in the desert, we’re entering in-season weather (meaning it will soon be comfortable and preferable to be outside). Summer is currently in its final death throws and we’re

Have I mentioned that I am relieved fall is almost here?  Yes, in just about every recent post.  The summer heat really got to me this last month or so in the desert.  I’m excited to lose my hermit in the AC ways and get back outside as much as possible.  While

This tabbouleh with watermelon recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias I hope you all had an amazing Fourth of July!  I spent mine with my family, playing games in the pool, grilling gorgeous meats and veggies, watching the fireworks