Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Some of my earliest and fondest memories are centered around Italian feasts. From Monday night pasta dinners (that later became Family Happy Hour’s) to Christmas Eve celebrations, my Nani’s kitchens were the place to be. But my two Nani’s (also known as Nonna’s) kitchens were polar opposites from each other. My Nani on my […]
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Hey all! Are you just beginning your keto journey or have you been keto for awhile and you’re looking for a delicious treat? Well look no further, I’m going to share with you a little trick I’ve learned during my keto journey that has become an absolute game changer. Had I not found this drink, […]
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My little girl is trying to cut her first two teeth. Some babies, like my oldest child, did great with teething, but my middle guy and baby girl, not so much. Baby girl is constantly chewing on her hands, or anything she could get a hold of. She is persistently irritable, refuses to sleep, gets […]
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On January first, I restarted the Keto Diet. As many of you know, I was on the ketogenic diet for over nine months. It is and remains the best eating plan that I have ever been on. Not only did I lose TONS of weight, it also gave me ample energy to train for and […]
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I have been experimenting a lot lately with various dishes for the crockpot. It wasn’t too long ago that I figured out how to turn traditional recipes into crockpot recipes. I use to be so worried that by converting from stovetop to crockpot would cause the flavor or texture to change. But, honestly, I have […]
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Got leftover turkey? You might after Thanksgiving. Say goodbye to endless turkey sandwiches and HELLO to this insanely easy (and delicious) low carb turkey soup. Every Thanksgiving I am convinced we are not going to have enough turkey. And every Thanksgiving there is so much leftover turkey that we end up eating it for a […]
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It is the day is full of feasting, resting, watching football, reuniting with family and friends, and the marks the start of the holiday season. But don’t let the after-dinner cleanup put a damper on your holiday. Here’s a recipe to make Thanksgiving dinner cleanup and leftovers awesome–turkey stock. By using the […]
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Since starting the ketogenic diet back in November, I am constantly trying new recipes. I have also been known to create quite a few as well. This is one special dish that I made for my family recently. They were begging me for a succulent, juicy chicken dish. So, I had to oblige because, […]
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*This article was originally published on https://thrivemarket.com/blog/ and contains affiliate links. If you’re a fan of the unicorn food craze—and who doesn’t get even a little excited by pretty hues, glitter, and sprinkles? We’ve got a healthy take on a beautiful blended drink that’s perfect for summer. Our recipe uses sweet strawberries to create a natural […]
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I am always on the lookout for gadgets and products that make my life easier. Between parenting four kids, keeping my freelance career afloat, and training for an endurance race, I need things that bring simplicity to my life. I recently acquired a new kitchen device–the Instant Pot. If you’re not familiar with the Instant […]
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