At nearly 27 weeks, I am far enough away from my first trimester to share my first trimester don’t list. As a first time Mom, I was woefully unprepared for the reality of the situation. Who would have thought that such a small thing could reek havoc on your life. First Trimester Don’t – #1: […]
This holiday season, I am beyond grateful for the life I have been given. I often find myself stopping to pinch myself to ensure that this is real life. For anyone, who has followed this blog for a while, you know that the stories that I wrote were not always of joy. They were always […]
Midwestern Mediterranean Diet smashes my Midwestern lifestyle and the traditional Mediterranean diet together. The Mediterranean diet is established on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in the year 1960. You may be thinking what is the midwestern mediterranean diet? The midwest by nature does not have […]
My dearest 2017, Before you leave, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. Our journey together has been a sorted one. It has been neither good nor bad, but rather a blur of a year. We started our relationship in the most peculiar way. Meeting with sleep in my eyes and a Mariah […]
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole is a wonderful vegetable dish hidden in melted cheese, buttered crackers and lots of love! My holidays are filled with vegetable side dishes that any of the day of the year would be considered unhealthy. Around the holidays with cookies, cakes and pies, Broccoli Cheddar Casserole is always an appropriate vegetable side. […]
Fall kimono look – the go to outfit when you are craving fall and the thermometer is still in the mid 80s. Like almost everyone else in St. Louis, fall is my favorite season. The leafs are turning colors, pumpkin beer can be drank by the gallon, red wine patio weather has graced us and […]
Everyone knows that I am a little addicted to Amazon Prime. I joke that I single-handedly keep the post office employed. Amazon Prime makes shopping so simple, you think Oh, I need to get cat treats, jump on the app, search cat treats, find the one you want and press Buy Now with one click. Two […]
On hot summer days like today, I am craving a lighter savory option for dinner. Maple Balsamic Steak and Peach Salad is a fulfilling lighter option that the entire family will eat! I started the dish with one of the Wester household classics, Whole 30 Balsamic Steak and Mushroom Skewers . I ditched the mushrooms, […]
Stella and Dot Kari Layered Necklace is a delicate and versatile piece that is a must have in your closet. Stella and Dot Kari Layered Necklace features a hand hammered gold pendant and arc suspending from two delicate chains. Like many Stella and Dot pieces, the Stella and Dot Kari Layered Necklace is versatile. You […]
Over the past few months, you have noticed that the blog has been sporadic. For most, this means life was too hectic and it feel on the back burner. For me, it means that I silenced myself. The blog has always been avenue where I could express myself, try my crazy marketing ideas and fail […]