Entries by Nicki

Corn Bread

Who doesn’t love fluffy, buttery corn bread to accompany chili? The two pair perfectly together. You know that I love easy meal planning so here are two Chili recipes to pair with your corn bread. The first is a Crock Pot Taco Chili, which is a spicy version of an old classic. The second is […]

5-ingredient Easy Chili

Trying to get back into the swing of things can be hard especially after the long weekend. An easy, hearty recipes like 5-ingredient Easy Chili is exactly what you need. My plan for tonight is to turn on Netflix, act like it is Sunday and cook 5-ingredient easy chili. It takes about 25 minutes and […]

Crock-Pot Taco Chili

I don’t know about you, but I love a warm hearty meal during a Midwest Winter. Crock-Pot Taco Chili is a scrumptious option for dinner tonight. There is nothing better than curling up on the couch and letting the aroma fill your home. For me, this means cooking Chili based on my mood- white chili, […]

ShopStyle Sale with Free Shipping

To kick off the new year, I am adding two new looks to my closet. The first, the perfect classic weekend look. Pair with a pair of jeans and you are ready to go. The second, the chic professional look with a warm outer coat for my cold office. I would normally feel guilty about […]

Easy Red Pasta Sauce

I loved this easy red pasta sauce recipe! It is not exactly how Grandma made it, but it can be done in a fraction of the time. When you need to have a quick dinner, this is my go to easy red pasta sauce.   “Plain, simple, no frills, basic red sauce that tastes great on […]

Balsamic Green Beans

Give your green beans a new full flavor by adding a few simple ingredients to make balsamic green beans.  Eating healthy means increasing your vegetable intake, and who likes to eat the same meal every day. 🙂 I love to pair my balsamic green beans with skinny lasagna roll and homemade sauce. Here was my quick snapshot […]

Skinny Lasagna Roll

The skinny lasagna roll will make your mouth water. It takes all the classics of true lasagna and finds lighter options to fulfill you. Being raised in a good Italian home, I was a little weary, but I was proven wrong with my first delicious bite. I paired my skinny lasagna roll with balsamic green […]

Onederland-Girl 1st Birthday Party

I am proud to introduce my first of many one stop events. Onederland-girl 1st birthday party is the perfect 1st birthday party for your little girl. Below are pictures from my Onderland party which highlighted my book collection, finger foods, and pearls.

Gym Wear For 2016

A new year always comes with new goals, hopes and dreams. For many of us, that will be eating healthier and joining a gym. I know my membership will get more use. 🙂 For me, the hard part about the gym is not feeling confident in my skin. You’re surrounded by people who stuck with […]