happy, healthy & hot

We got the beet!

It’s no secret that I love beets.  I also love some good ’80s music now and then.   Beets are amazing for you, and I enjoy the earthy, slightly sweet taste. Last year, I published a post that described how I roast whole beets, then peel them.  There was also an ’80s musical reference of course. […]

Want to glow on the go?

Of course you do!  That’s why you need these little stick packs of Further Food Collagen Peptides in your life. Seriously, how adorable are they?  They’re even my favorite color! Just throw a few in your bag…

Halloween doesn't have to be scary!

I’m not talking about haunted hayrides, scary movies, or the crazy displays in those seasonal Halloween shops that pop up in strip malls each year.  I love that stuff! (Unless it involves clowns…then count me out.) I’m talking about the aisles full of Halloween candy in practically every store you go into this time of  […]

This wasn't what I planned on making…

it was even better! See, I had a bottle of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Caesar dressing on hand. With the unseasonably warm weather we had been having, a salmon Caesar salad sounded like a great idea. But by the time I got around to buying the salmon, it was suddenly 55 degrees and rainy.  In […]

lemon water + collagen coffee + green drink =

happy, healthy and hot all day! Seriously, the way you start your day is so important.  I always feel the more good stuff I can pack in right away, the better.  (This doesn’t just pertain to nutrition…a quick workout and some positive thoughts are important too!) So that’s why I start my day with these […]

Cheap and easy

No, not me!   The tip I’m about to share is cheap and easy. Seriously, this is so easy you have no excuse. 1️⃣   go to the store 2️⃣   buy a big bag of whole, organic carrots 3️⃣   eat one every day And why should you be doing this?

Tropical treat from Target

Because I love alliteration.  And Target. Seriously, where else can you buy dog toys, a bikini and a cute pair of pleather leggings all at the same time?  I have actually done this. And while I love supporting local farmers whenever I can, you can find some pretty healthy stuff at Target. Their frozen Alaskan […]

My latest Thrive haul…

has a little bit of everything. And that’s what I love about Thrive Market.  They have an amazing selection. Think Whole Foods quality items.  At Costco discount prices.  Delivered right to your door. Love online shopping…I don’t even need to put on pants!  Plus it saves time for fun things like a quick ass and […]