Shepherd's Pie

Hey Guys! This recipe is actually my boyfriend's. He got it from a previous relationship, and I am in love with it. It is so delicious and creamy, I honestly cant get enough of it. Ingredients Ground Beef/ Turkey onions garlic Vegetables Cream of mushroom soup mashed potatoes shredded cheddar cheese Club house shepherd's pie seasons pack (optional) Steps 1. Cook the ground beef/turkey in a pan....

Household Food Essentials

Hey Guys, As a mom, there are certain items that I make sure I have in the house at all times. Not only are these items consumed regularly, but they are healthy and if need be, they can be crucial elements in creating a meal. Milk Ever single person in my house loves milk, we cant get enough of it. We can easily go through a bag a day. With a toddler in the house, this is an essential. Kayden drinks...

Workout/Food Rules I live by

Hey Guys! Whether you're a mom, or just eating healthy, we all want to be the best version of ourselves. As my life has changed, there are certain things that I must keep constant. Here are a few rules that I live by: 1. 30 minutes of exercise minimum Working out keeps me sane! I have found that if I do not exercise at all, I get moody and grumpy, and that isn't good for anyone. Whether I workout...

Accepting your body

Hey guys! Here we go with another personal blog. After having a baby, not all of us 'snap back' to our pre baby body. In fact a lot of us struggle with it. We try to suck it in, or squish our bodies into our old clothes, and just end up being frustrated. So I decided to share some of my tips to help you transition from your post baby body to your new body. Remember this body isn't forever Accept...

What I ate Wednesday (5/25/16)

Hey Guys! Welcome back to another what I ate Wednesday Breakfast (7:15am) I had my usual. Some yogurt with honey almond granola with one banana sliced. To be honest I struggled eating this meal, mostly because there was something off about the taste that I couldn't put my finger on. So I think I am going to be taking a little break from it. I didn't have any coffee today, instead I opted for a...

Banana Bread

Hey Guys! Growing up I use to eat banana bread all the time. Ironically banana's are a staple in my house. Everyone love's bananas, we eat them for breakfast and a snack. I had tried a banana bread recipe last year, but something was missing, until I stumbled across this recipe. I found this on pinterest and it was so easy and delicious. Ingredients 3 Large Bananas 1 Cup of I cant beleive its not...

Freebies when you're Pregnant

Hey Guys! Regardless of what your income is, if you can save money when you're pregnant I'll guarantee you'll take it. A lot of companies and stores want to send new mom/expecting mom's products, to help you out/introduce you to new products. A lot of these programs will continue until your child is 1 years old! which is such an added benefit, because the first year is so expensive, and there is...

Post baby weight journey

Hey Guys! Today's blog is going to be very personal. For me my weightloss jurney after I had kayden has been very long, stressful and a rollar coaster of emotions in itself. Before I had kayden I was petite, and I was working on my body at the time. I was very healthy and had fallen off the wagon (little did I know I was pregnant). I had a vision of what it was going to be like to get back in shape,...

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser

Hey Guys, I recently got a sample for Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser from sample source, and fell in love with it, so I decided to write all about it. Sample source is a company where every season you get to request samples, they send you some trial size and full size along with some coupons. All they require is that you write a review the products with your honest opinion and thoughts. One of...

What I ate Wednesday

Hey Guys! Welcome back to another what I ate Wednesday! Breakfast (7:00am) Kayden has been waking up at 6:30 lately which means I am having breakfast earlier. I started off my day with a sesame bagel with Philadelphia cream cheese and a coffee.  Lunch (1:00pm) We had nothing to eat in the house, so we decided to go out to Popeyes. I got the chicken strips, 5 piece, with a biscuit and fries....

Chicken Cesar Salad

Hey Guys! With summer coming up I love eating lighter. One of my boyfriend's and mine favorite salads are a Cesar salad. It is filling and super delicious. take a peek with how I make it 2 Chicken Breasts Seasoning Romaine Lettuce (3 hearts) Pepper Parmesan Cheese Croutons Lemon ( Optional) I put the breasts in the pan with a little bit of oil, or you can grill them.  season them with pepper,...

Why I love a Bedtime Routine

Hey Guys! As a mom, anything I can do to make my day go easier and smoother I will take it. For me, a schedule for my toddler works great! But of course, there are those days, when things come up and you go completely off. Regardless of what happens, I have kept Kayden's bedtime routine consistent! Part of why I love a bedtime routine, is because it winds Kayden down. Baths make him tired, and allows...

Squats

Hey Guys! After I had my son almost 2 years ago, my workout goals changed. It wasn't about being skinny anymore, it was about being healthy and making my body strong. I wanted to build muscle and tone up! I went from solely doing cardio to lifting weights and most importantly doing squats!!! I was so lost about the benefits of squats. Yes they do help grow your booty, but little did I know about...

Tinted Moisturizer / BB -CC Cream

Hey Guys! With the warmer weather creeping up on us, foundation and heavy makeup can be to much for the summer months. As a result we need to swap some things out of the makeup bag. The first one, should be your foundation!! Even though I don't wear a full coverage foundation, or a heavy foundation it can still feel like to much, and feel like it is dripping off my face. When I was pregnant I cam...

What I ate Wednesday (5/11/16)

Hey Guys! Welcome back to another what I ate Wednesday! Breakfast (7:30am)  I had a cup of coffee with caramel toffee creamer ( Delicious!) and I had plain yogurt with chocolate protein granola with a banana on top. Sorry I only took a picture of my coffee  Lunch (noon) I had some Indian food at lunch, once again made by my mom. I had rice with peas ( my fav!) with channa and plain...

Fried Rice

Hey Guys! Here we go with another recipe that my family enjoys. I came across this recipe one day, because my boyfriend requested fried rice, I didn't think it would be to difficult to make and I was right! This was so easy to make and it wasn't filled with MSG! Ingredients Rice ( preferably leftovers 2 cups) Garlic (2 gloves diced) Green Onions (2-3) Ginger ( up to 1 tbsp, depending on your preference) Soy...

What Kayden eats in a day

Being the mother of a toddler boy, I went through many ups and downs to find out what works for him. Kayden never enjoyed pureed food, therefore the beginning stages of food introduction were difficult. Kayden doesn't have any allergies, so we are blessed in that aspect. I like to keep his diet low in sugar and focus on natural homemade food. Here is a rundown of what Kayden's daily meal plan looks...

Why I love Fiber

Hey Guys! This post is going to be about fiber. Every since I have had my son, my stomach has completely changed. I wake up with my stomach hurting and I go to bed in pain. I tried googling what was going on with me, but nothing made sense. I finally decided to turn to fiber, and I love it! I started small with dates, and that is when I really noticed a change. I couldn't believe after eating 2 dates...

Skindinavia Setting Spray

Hey guys! This post is going to be about setting spray. I discovered setting spray about 3 years ago, and I haven't looked back. Setting sprays have become a staple in my makeup collection, all thanks to Skindinavia.  I came onto this, because my boyfriend and I had gotten rid of our car ( for financial reasons) so I was taking the bus to and from work. As a result I had 12 hour days! I wanted...

What I ate Wednesday (05/04/2016)

Hey Guys! I'm, so ashamed to say this, but I forgot to take pictures of my food, but I am going to make the best of this, and post as many pictures as I can Breakfast  (7:30am)  I had my usual, which was yogurt with chocolate protein granola with bananas on top, with a cup of coffee Snack (9:30am) I baked banana bread over the weekend, and had a banana bread muffin for my snack with...

Orange Chicken

This is a receipe that I discovered recently, and my boyfriend requests it weekly. We had a craving for chinese food, but didn't want to spend a lot of money. My boyfriend requested orange chicken and I found this easy receipe. Here is what you will need Chicken breasts or theighs Orange Marmalade BBQ Sauce Soy Sauce Egg Flour oil Whisk Together 2 eggs in bowl 1 In bowl 2 put flour Cut chicken...

Day in the life

I love seeing how other moms structure their day, it has helped me find new ideas during my hard times and has given me lots of tips and tricks. I have recently went through a 18 month sleep regression, and decided it was time for another revamping of Kayden's schedule. I am working on getting him to sleep earlier, and easing him back to a 5:45pm bedtime. 7:30 am - Wakes up and has breakfast Kayden...