happy, healthy & hot

The smell of cinnamon coming from the oven…

and a warm mug of Javazen in my hands.  Sounds like the perfect happy, healthy and hot winter afternoon! If you’re wondering what’s in the oven, it’s snickerdoodles, made with a recipe that I just came up with. These aren’t just any snickerdoodle.  They are grain free, dairy free and high in protein.  They still […]

Just a friendly reminder…

to stay hydrated! It’s crazy cold here in Central PA…so cold your face hurts.  And when it’s this cold, I have to admit I’m not always thinking about drinking enough water.  Then suddenly it’s time for bed and I realize how thirsty I am. Here’s the thing…proper hydration is important to so many processes in […]

coffee + matcha + cacao =

A dream come true for a health conscious coffee lover like me. It’s no secret that I ❤️  coffee. JavaZen is a new brand of coffee that I have just discovered, and I’m completely hooked. Their slogan is “caffeinate mindfully.”  According to their website, Javazen is “the evolution of coffee…a blend of organic coffee, looseleaf […]

On January 1, 2017…

I slept in a bit (more on that later), made myself some lemon water and walked KO.  When I came inside I brewed coffee in my French press, and blended it with coconut oil and collagen peptides, then sat down and enjoyed some quiet time.   In other words, pretty much what I do every […]

Yesterday was a slushy Sunday…

with lots to do, including a big Target run.  So I slipped on my Hunter boots and hopped in the car.  The Billy Squier Christmas song was playing on the radio…nothing like an ’80s rocker to get you in the holiday spirit! I got everything done and had time to make a quick dinner of […]

Easiest chili ever!

I will not be winning any chili cook-offs with this recipe.  There are no weird ingredients like alligator tail or cocoa powder.  And I didn’t grow my own chili peppers and grind them by hand. But it’s so easy and good, and can be made with stuff you usually have on hand.  My kind of […]

Hot deals, hotter music…

Let’s start with the music.  Because it doesn’t get much hotter than Zayn and Taylor Swift collaborating on  “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” for the 50 Shades Darker soundtrack.  Crazy hot.  Love when he hits those high notes. And now for the hot deals! There are some great beauty deals from Annmarie Skincare and 100% Pure going […]