Ingredient-First Meal Planning: 5 Easy Family Dinners Using the Same 3 Vegetables Meal planning usually starts with a question: What do I want to make this week? Then come the recipes, the grocery list and somehow, a cart full of ingredients that only have one purpose. The Capsule Kitchen flips that around by starting with … Continue reading The Capsule Kitchen: Market Basket No. 1
These Soft Lemon White Chocolate Pudding Cookies are buttery, incredibly soft, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Made with instant vanilla pudding mix for an extra tender texture and finished with creamy white chocolate chips, they're the perfect cookie for birthdays, summer gatherings, or whenever you're craving something sweet and citrusy. A Sweet Treat for … Continue reading Soft Lemon White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
There is something about August that always makes me want to slow down. The days are still long, but I know they won't stay that way forever. Before summer slips away and another season begins, I want to be intentional about soaking up these ordinary moments with my son. Motherhood has shown me just how … Continue reading August Bucket List: 12 Simple Ways to Savor the Last Weeks of Summer
Some of my favorite meals aren't planned, they're the ones that happen when the fridge is almost empty. The week after we hosted family, my fridge was looking pretty sad. I had some ground beef, a couple of peppers, a can of diced tomatoes, one bag of microwaveable rice, and just enough cheese left in … Continue reading One-Pot Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet
One of the biggest things I've learned since becoming a mom is that a little bit of preparation goes a long way. If you've read my Daily Habits post, you know one thing I try to do each week is prep a few foods ahead of time for my son. My goal isn't to spend … Continue reading Easy High Protein Blender Egg Bites (BLW & Toddler Friendly)
If you've spent any amount of time on social media lately, you've probably seen the homemaking routines that seem to have it all figured out. The spotless kitchens. The color-coded schedules. The endless lists of daily tasks. The truth is, that's not my life right now. I'm in the thick of motherhood with a one-year-old, … Continue reading Daily Habits for a Balanced Home Life
Puppy Chow Aka Muddy Buddies is one of my favorite treats. It's one of those desserts that I'll keep saying to myself, "Just one more bite" as I continue to reach in the bag. I love picking up this treat on a road trip, but it's also really easy to make at home. I also … Continue reading Easy Puppy Chow Recipe
I started Dishing Up Chic to share my passions with the world. When it began, I had just fallen in love with cooking and wanted to show off the recipes I was making. At that time, I was also a huge makeup junkie, my friends were always asking me for beauty advice, and I wanted … Continue reading Introducing The Plant Corner
Now that's officially December, I'm super excited to get into the holiday spirit. To be honest, I decorated a lot earlier this year than I normally do. I must admit, it is true what they say about decorating earlier bringing joy. I love lighting my favorite winter candle (Marshmallow Fireside from BBW), turning on my … Continue reading Spreading Holiday Cheer – Blog Roundup
Living in a small apartment, I don't have the best closet space. Currently, I share my bedroom closet with my boyfriend, and by share I mean I take up most of the closet, and I give him a small corner in the back. Regardless, I don't have enough room to keep both my spring/summer clothes … Continue reading Change of Season Closet Tips
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