10 Reasons Why I Need Essential Oils

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There are many reasons why I’ve come to need essential oils. I only wish I had started sooner! Essential oils are the life force of plants. They’re one of the most invigorating substances I’ve found to support and promote my wellness. These oils are liquids that have been distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, bushes, and […]

Fun Summer Snack Ideas

Summer Snacks by the pool need to be refreshing and delicious. Bonus points if it’s easy enough for the kids to pop in and help assemble. Here are a few of our favorite summer snacks we devour every time the sun pops out. Jolly Rancher Lollipops We love these! Jolly Rancher lollipops have become a […]

Orange Peppermint Lemonade Recipe

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Orange Peppermint Lemonade is a fresh, citrus mix of summer in a glass. It’s bubbly, ice cold, and refreshing – Perfect for a summer BBQ with friends and family.   Fresh Is Best Fresh lemons are ideal but if you don’t have the time or patience to squeeze a ton of lemons, you can use […]

Sweet Summer Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad

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This sweet, summery, strawberry salad is juicy and so flavorful – just delicious on top of some baby spinach. Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead My good friend tried an intriguing diet this summer.  She saw the documentary, “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” about a man on a mission to lose a considerable amount of weight […]

Halloween Party Food Ideas

Haunted House Doughnut Spiders Easy Halloween Party Food from Sugar Bananas

Halloween always gets my kids extra excited. From the decor to costumes and treats, I like to make the holiday special for them. Over the years, I’ve created some pretty fun Halloween party food and the kids have loved them! Watch Sugar Bananas show off all of these goodies on Good Morning Washington! This post […]

5 Step Meal Prep

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I recently shared my 5 Step Meal Prep on WJLA Good Morning Washington. I’m always so excited to inspire busy families to prep their dinners ahead of the hectic week. This plan saves time, money, and most importantly, sanity! To download your 5 Step Meal Prep plan, head over to the shop and select the […]