Smiles, Adventures, And A Bit Of German

Smiles, Adventures, And A Bit Of German

Time flies when you’re having fun, and our latest vacation with Kevin’s family from Germany was no exception. It was my first time meeting Kevin’s sister Asli, and husband Marco. Asli loves to have fun, has an infectious attitude and doesn’t get too wrapped up in things. It was clear to see that she lives…

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Blueberry Banana Cake Bars

Blueberry Banana Cake Bars

I’m back! Boy, did I miss you guys [and my kitchen]. Don’t let that fool you though, I still cooked up a storm while we were away. I am [still] uploading all of our pictures and videos from the trip, and plan to share them with you tomorrow. I managed to make these snack bars…

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Carrot Cake Doughnut Holes

Carrot Cake Doughnut Holes

Last, but certainly not least, Jess is here to share a deliciously tasty treat with us. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jess or her blog, please go check it out. She has the ability to make her readers laugh at each post she writes. I always know when I go to her…

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Berry Bliss Oat Bars

Berry Bliss Oat Bars

Steph is the master of desserts. She may not know that I call her this, but she does now! Not only is she amazing in the kitchen [her latest donut recipe had me doing flips], she’s also training for a marathon! Each of her training progress posts have really inspired me to continue on with…

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Maple Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Shallots

Maple Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Shallots

Faith is inspirational, not afraid to try jump out of her comfort zone to heal herself, and shares her experience of eating clean, having fun, and loving life. The minute she sent me this recipe I was in awe. Quinoa, maple, sweet potatoes?! A dish that would surely make my heart sing. Wanna come over…

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Sweetness of Life Truffles

Sweetness of Life Truffles

From the moment we met, I’ve loved Alaina’s positive outlook on life and healthy living. She has amazing energy that exudes from each and every one of her posts. If you’re in need of a grounding lady in your life, Alaina is your girl. ————————————————————- Hey loves! This is Alaina Rose and I blog over…

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Raw Carrot Cake “Cheese”cake

Raw Carrot Cake “Cheese”cake

Vacation begins as soon as I finish this post! We’re heading out on our first excursion today to Jhonston Canyon, one of the prettiest places in the mountains; if you ask me! But first, to the dessert I made for us last night after our ribs + potato salad. Warning: this is more like a…

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Upside Down Apple Pinwheel Cake

Upside Down Apple Pinwheel Cake

Okay, think of how long it took you to make your last apple pie with a homemade crust. If you’ve never made a home baked apple pie, I totally understand why. Now, divide that by 5. The result? Upside Down Apple Pinwheel Cake. It tastes very similar to apple pie, but I didn’t have to…

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Vacation Meal Planning

Vacation Meal Planning

Kevin’s mom, sister; Asli, and her husband; Marco, are coming in just a couple of hours! When Asli told us earlier this year that she and Marco would be coming from Germany to spend a week with us in the mountains, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. The first order of business was to find…

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Combining – Enjoying – Loving

Combining – Enjoying – Loving

What I’ve learned in the last 7 days… Fiber power Coconut flour is an amazing fiber supplement for your daily smoothies. With just 2 tablespoon of coconut flour you can add 5g of fiber to your smoothie! Plus it thickens it up and gives it a nice subtle coconut flavor. Made for each other Mixing…

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