There’s something so elegant, fun, and extraordinary about heirloom tomatoes. They’re juicy and sweet, and they’re less acidic than other tomatoes. Pair them with a zesty balsamic glaze, some salty mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of rich olive oil, some fresh basil, and a little bit of salt and pepper for a winning combination. Plus, the variety of colors of heirloom tomatoes makes for a spectacularly…
Growing up, my grandma’s Hungarian chicken paprikash with dumplings recipe was my absolute favorite meal ever. Its deep paprika flavor paired with pillowy dumplings gave my soul a hug! To this day, this dish is in my top 5 favorite meals to enjoy, especially with the sentimental value it holds for me. My grandma was a first-generation Hungarian American. She knew how to stretch a…
Whether you’re blogging to share your thoughts with the world or blogging to create income streams (or both!), ensuring your blog is legally compliant is the single most important thing you can do. Setting up the legal aspects of my blog was easier than I could have ever imagined, thanks to the help of a fellow small business owner. Read on to learn more about…
Do you have friends or family who are moving into a new home? Are you a real estate agent who helps clients find their forever homes on a daily basis? Did new neighbors recently move in down the street from you? This list is full of fantastic and unique housewarming gift ideas to suit all sorts of tastes. I hope you'll find something on this…
From living in the midwestern and northeastern US for my entire life, I’ve never had to experience wildfire smoke like those on the west coast have had to deal with. But, with the increase in wildfires, checking my local air quality index each day and trying to avoid wildfire smoke and other pollutants have become part of my daily life. Plus, with my autoimmune illnesses…
When you’re not in the mood to go out for dinner, and take-out or delivery just won’t cut it, try one of these elegant & easy fall recipes to elevate your evening & keep things simple yet delicious. Good meals don’t have to be difficult to make! …
Are you checking in with yourself a few times a day, every day? Admittedly, I struggled with this quite a bit before incorporating mindfulness practices into my day. So often, I’d start the day with good intentions and hopes of being healthier. But after a single setback or distraction in the day, I’d quickly feel defeated, and I’d push my goals to tomorrow. Here, I’ll…
My inner critic helped motivate me to achieve my goals. But, giving it too much power was exhausting. Harnessing the deep power of my inner critic with a new spin of self-compassion and positive self-talk helped me to use this power for good.…
Do you make time for yourself and your priorities? Or do you find yourself wondering at the end of each day where the day went, constantly pushing things into the ever-growing and always just-out-of-reach “tomorrow bucket”, feeling like another day is gone but you’re no closer to living the life you want? If you’re not making time for yourself and your priorities, what are you…
Constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own is tough habit to break. And if you’re a recovering people-pleaser like me, then you likely know how hard it is to tend to your own needs. Prioritizing yourself, your health, and your happiness is a daily choice. And it’s a difficult choice if you’ve spent your life putting everyone else first (like I have). Forgetting to…