How Tacos Saved Our Finances
Tacos single handedly saved our finances. You heard me right. We went from over $120k in debt to living a life of financial freedom thanks to tacos. No, we’re not taco tycoons with endless income and franchising opportunities. We didn’t buy stock in Taco Bell. Nor did my great great grandmother invent that delicious taco […]
Think You Don’t Have Time to Food Prep? Think Again!
Food prepping. Just saying it sounds like more work than you want to do. Is it really worth it? The simple answer is YES. There are so many benefits to planning your meals. It’s healthy, saves you time, and most importantly saves you MONEY! I know what you’re thinking because sometimes I think it too. […]
Sicilian Style Red Sauce
I’m excited about this recipe. Not only is it my first recipe that is one of my own, usually my hubby is the culinary genius, but it’s also in honor of my dad. My dad’s mom was one heck of cook, or so I am told. Grams passed away when I was young so I […]
We Surived a Cranky Baby on the Plane. You Can Too!
Ok. Originally I had planned on writing Ways to Keep Your Toddler Occupied on a Plane, but after our latest series of flights I think this post is something that is far more appropriate. Flying with baby can be challenging, learn from our mistakes and make having a baby on a plane much easier with a few […]
Seared Steak with Arugula and Shaved Parm
Seared steak, bright arugula, and creamy parm topped with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. How can something so simple be so delicious? So delicious that thinking about it right now makes me salivate…. I don’t know, but I will tell you that if you have only gourmet one dish that you […]
What’s in My Diaper Bag: Airplane edition
Packing for yourself is hard enough, but packing for a BABY on a plane ride? Yikes! I’m normally an if we forget it we can just pick one up somewhere kind of girl, but being limited to what you can find in an airport can change that mentality. Therefore, I find myself looking for the perfect […]
Spinach Gnocchi with Homemade Pesto in less than 30 minutes
Spinach Gnocchi with Roasted Kale Chicken Sausage and Homemade Garden Pesto. Sounds fancy doesn’t it?! Well it is, but it also took less than 30 minutes to throw together on a busy night. A little bit of homemade mixed with a few store bought short cuts created this bright and flavorful dish. Our local grocery […]
How to Create Your Budget: the Basics
Tips for creating your initial budget: For most of my posts I will be discussing things as if you’re a couple. If you are single these tips will most certainly still work for you. In fact, it may be even easier since you won’t have to split the decision-making process with someone. So you’ve decided […]
Easy Asian Tacos
Around our house tacos are a staple. Any number of flavors can be combined to create a new and satisfying lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Over the years we have perfected the art of making the majority of these delicious creations in less than 30 minutes which makes them perfect for a last minute weeknight […]
Zesty Guacamole
Guacamole. Who doesn’t love guacamole?! If you don’t then you just haven’t tried the right one. This guacamole is our own creation combining some bold flavors that we love that really perk the guac up from bland and boring to feisty and flavorful. I’ve made this recipe a lot and it’s never quite the same. […]