My friends tell me I’m pretty extra. I refuse to be a weekend warrior—I won’t wait for the weekend for an excuse to eat good food, explore new things, or throw a party. I’m not perfect, but I am a perfectionist. Follow along for my thoughts on beauty, travel, food and entertaining!
We enjoyed a few days unplugged at a Getaway House outpost outside of Houston.
A comfort-food staple, check out this shepherd’s pie. Simple to make, and chock full of veggies but something even the kids will devour.
A Travel Guide including where to eat, drink, and play in Denver! Including craft breweries, kombucha, art, and hiking!
Decadent Vegan Gluten Free cupcakes (minus the Milano Cookie Garnish) dressed up for Halloween.
A Modern Halloween Playlist that spans multiple genres and decades of music—updated to include a few songs from 2019! Hours worth of great music for a party that goes until the Witching Hour!
Easy brunch ideas that you don’t have to wake up at the crack of dawn to prepare. Crowd-pleasers everyone will love.
The perfect brunch or breakfast treat. Petite so you don’t feel too guilty indulging. Not exactly healthy but made with healthier ingredients than original recipe without sacrificing any flavor.
My husband and I are highschool sweethearts. We’ve been together now for 15 years, and married for 10 (as of July 2019). Please keep in mind, I am not a therapist. I do not hold a license or degree that qualifies me as an expert. But my husband and I do have healthy boundaries, good communication and come from homes with happily married parents that served as a great example of what a healthy loving marriage looked like. These tips are what worked/works for us.
Take advantage of fresh Eggplant to make the best Eggplant Parm. No sloppy, bitter mush from a casserole dish—this is pretty to plate and full of fresh flavor! Elevated with smoked mozzarella and roasted garlic—and even better? Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes and easily made gluten-free. Perfect for meatless Monday.
the best spots to get your matcha fix in Houston. drinks, desserts—-the good, the bad, and the beautiful.
Everyone wants to look great and feel confident when they are invited to a big party or wedding——but we rarely want to drop a lot of cash on a look we are only going to wear once. Plus, in this age of social media, you really can’t get away with repeating outfits too often.
Being in the beauty industry, looking pulled together and appropriate for the occasion is extra important to me. Here’s my secret…. It rhymes with Spent the Fun Way.
Visit Alpine, Terlingua, and Big Bend National Park. Where to eat, sleep, and play.
The tools I use day in and day out in my own personal kitchen. It’s hard to know what gadgets really are useful and which are a waste of money and space. If you’re building a registry, getting your first place on your own, or looking to start cooking from home more often, my guide will show you all the tools you can’t live without.
If you’re anything like me you have gobs of cosmetics. ALL OF IT SPARKS JOY…but if it’s potentially harboring bacteria or no longer effective? I’ll help you understand how long various cosmetics last, plus tips to keep them fresher longer. Are you actually throwing away your mascara TOO often? Keeping your powder too long? You’re not alone.
My tips to stay comphy while traveling. Coming from someone who has been traveling a lot lately. Comfort is key.
The perfect Starbuck’s copy-cat sous vide egg bite. An easy portable breakfast that can be meal prepped or a wonderful addition to brunch.
My skin immediately looks brighter and feels smooth after I use this mask, and it seems to do the trick to keep occasional breakouts at bay. (If I don’t exfoliate 2x a week, I pay for it.) I’ll definitely purchase this again!
These are my adaptation of the Tone It Up Summer Series Matcha Protein Bite recipe. I added extra matcha and tweaked a couple of extra things for improved texture.
