What are you Gifting this Holiday Season?

‘Tis the season to be giving!  And no better way to start with those who don’t receive as many presents. That is why I dedicated my past two Sundays to help out St. Joseph’s Giving Tree program.  All along, I thought that contributing my time to a charitable effort was benefiting the other side.  I… Continue reading What are you Gifting this Holiday Season?

DIY Holiday Place Cards

So many family members come to my grandparent’s house for the holidays, so it can get quite overwhelming.  Following the question “When can we open our presents?”, “Who’s sitting where?” is top on the interrogation list.  With a table merely over 7 feet, a homemade buffet, and over 20 guests, we tend to forget our spots at the… Continue reading DIY Holiday Place Cards

Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Do you you have dry, dehydrated skin?  Do you hate spending countless dollars on unpromising beauty products?  Do you like snickerdoodles?  Well here’s your answer – snickerdoodle body scrub!  Just mix, apply, wash, and enjoy your smooth, moisturized skin. Inspired by the classic cookie, this scrub itself kitchen staples like brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Body Scrub

Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub

The holiday season is up and running, so what does this mean?  It means that you’re up and running as well – from one place to the other, leaving no time to yourself.  When you look into the mirror, you see yourself with cracked, faded lips.  Does this sound familiar? No problem!  This is the solution.… Continue reading Quick, Easy, (Delicious) Lip Scrub

Home-Sweet-Home Cinnamon Loaf (GF + V)

Cinnamon loaf is a great way to kick-start the holiday season.  Easy, versatile, and quite delicious, gluten-free and vegan cinnamon loaf is at your disposal.  I was inspired to create a loaf that was hearty and included all elements of cold weather flavors. cinnamon nutmeg brown sugar pumpkin To my surprise, it turned out amazing.… Continue reading Home-Sweet-Home Cinnamon Loaf (GF + V)

Easy, quick, delicious Nutella (GF + V)

Nutella is one of the hardest things to separate yourself from when you become dairy free.  But the more you separate yourself from it, the more you realize how unhealthy it is for you.  It’s essentially a frosting – but possibly worse.  Nutella has an astounding 21g sugar, while Betty Crocker’s Rich and Creamy White… Continue reading Easy, quick, delicious Nutella (GF + V)

Gourmet Alfredo Macaroni and Cheese (GF + V)

Is dairy free Alfredo sauce even possible?  I am glad to tell you yes!  Creamy, delicious Alfredo sauce is at your finger tips – plus it’s super easy and nutritious.

Canstruction

On November 5th, I visited a Canstruction site in New York City.  Canstruction is a charity that hosts creative events in over 150 cities each year.  Architects, engineers, and artists gather to create unique structures made out of cans of food.  During the exhibition, the sculptures are given fun awards, and at the end, all cans are… Continue reading Canstruction