My Engagement Story: Part 2

17 Jan By 2 Comments

So, back to the lovey dovey details surrounding my Christmas engagement! If you need updated, My Engagement Story: Part 1 is posted here. After my sweetie proposed to me three days before Christmas, we decided the most intimate way for us to share our good news with loved ones was by doing it in person. Now, if you know me at all, you'd know how ridiculously difficult it was to contain my excitement after my sweetie popped the question. Although I'm guessing the task would be difficult for any … [Read more...]

My Engagement Story

3 Jan By

I’ve been a busy lil bee. So busy in fact, that just about everything life changing that could happen to a person has happened to me since I’ve last blogged. I should tease you all for a while and lead up to the big finale, but I’m guessing the title of this post gives away my biggest news… I’m engaged! Yep, you heard it. He put a ring on it! And I said yes! =) And I’m over the moon happy about spending the rest of my life with a man I love so dearly. And what kind of blogger … [Read more...]

Happy Fall!

23 Oct By 2 Comments
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Happy fall! I think I'm like every other healthy living blogger out there, because I'm positively obsessed with all things fall---including pumpkin recipes, fall weather, comfy sweaters and boots, fall baking, the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg in my kitchen, fall decorations and the anticipation of Christmas around the corner. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year! Although Florida weather is still quite hot and sticky. I've been able to pull a few decorative scarves out of my closet, but … [Read more...]

A lil prep work

21 Sep By 1 Comment
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It's been three weeks since our getaway weekend in Ocala, and each week has been jam packed for me. My work and school schedule is probably the craziest it's ever been this fall semester! I'm working more hours at the accounting firm, and taking four night classes during the week. So each day is pretty much a 7 am wakeup, head to work by 8:30, go straight to class after work, and finally head home around 9:30 pm. It's a bit insane! I'm trying my best to keep up my healthy eating habits and hit … [Read more...]

Weekend in Ocala

27 Aug By Leave a Comment
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This past weekend my sweeti and I decided to take a road trip up to Ocala to visit my mama. It's not too bad of a drive for us, and only takes about 1 1/2 hr. from Tampa. We knew that tropical storm Isaac was on its way, but we guessed that as long as we made it back by Sunday evening we would be okay, since the storm was predicted to pass the Sarasota and then Tampa area on Monday morning. (And the joke of the matter is that as I sit typing this on Monday afternoon there is nothing more than a … [Read more...]

Sesame Ginger Cabbage Slaw

21 Aug By 3 Comments
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This coleslaw is mostly raw, packed full of delicious cancer-fighting nutrients, fiber and protein-packed edamame. It has an orange juice, ginger and vinaigrette dressing that leaves it low-fat and low calorie. It's also gluten free and mostly raw. This recipe is amazing. I sort of threw everything together one afternoon for a refreshing low-fat coleslaw, and I discovered it to be even better tasting after marinating in the fridge overnight. Enjoy! Sesame Ginger Cabbage Slaw by … [Read more...]

Minnesota Vacation Part 2

20 Aug By Leave a Comment
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Enjoying being out on the lake with my sweetie and dad's dog Ziggy Going for a boat ride with the cousins!  My sweeti learning how to wakeboard ;) And he's up! A bit shaky, but still up! Cruising around I was probably the only vegetarian at this midwest beef feed! It's a huge fundraiser for the local volunteer fire department and my entire family goes every year, so I tagged along to be social. I had a plate full of delicious corn on the cob!!  Cruising the lake at … [Read more...]

Minnesota Vacation

9 Aug By 1 Comment
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Just a few pics of our Minnesota vacation so far... My dad's house, view from the boat on the lake The lake front, docks and fire pit My sweeti getting ready to head out for a boat ride Small fishing boat in Pleasant Lake We took the fishing boat out for a romantic boat ride at dusk Dad's backyard at dusk My dad and his lil lake dog Ziggy Back of the house I got this cute lil sign for my dad and step-mom for their first year anniversary last year A true … [Read more...]

Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins

5 Aug By 2 Comments
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I am a huge fan of bananas. It's safe to say I enjoy a banana or two every day. Whether it's for a quick on-the-go snack, added to smoothies, smothered in nut butter, whipped up in the food processor for banana soft serve, added to chia pudding, or snuck into baked goods... I'll put a lil nana in just about anything! But I'm kinda weird when it comes to bananas. I do not enjoy them very ripe. In fact, I prefer them with a lil green around the edges, and absolutely no brown spots! blah! But … [Read more...]

Love the Life You Live

26 Jul By 3 Comments
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Is it just me or is summer really flying by? I can't believe July has nearly passed us already! It's more than halfway over and I wish it would never end. The only thing I'm happy to see out of my sight is summer school! We've had some very humid and hot weather here in Florida, but we've also had a lot of rain which helps to cool things down. My sweeti and I spent all of last weekend enjoying the beach and having our own little "staycation". We headed down to Longboat Key, for an ocean swim and … [Read more...]

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