I am a huge sucker for an amazingly gooey cookie. You know, the ones where the edges and outside is slightly crispy but the inside is perfectly chewy and melty. So while I was at home with the last of my previous batch of cookies (or maybe it was cake) eaten, I knew I had to make more.. Plus, just ask Greg, I always have to have some delicious dessert on hand to satisfy my huge sweet tooth. **cue the epic creation of these Chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!** Chewy Peanut Butter …
T W O T H O U S A N D A N D T W E N T Y
2 0 2 0 With the new year, comes new goals. At least that's usually how most people do it. This year, however, I wanted to do things a little differently for myself.You see, setting new goals is awesome, and that is typically what I do. But I also know that looking back through the years, more times than not, I did not complete or fulfill those goals that I originally set for myself. I started the year out strong and determined, but as the year grew closer to an end, so did the space between …
Breastfeeding 101
Breastfeeding 101 [[how to prepare for it, what it's like, what to expect, + products i'd recommend]] Being a first-time mom comes with a mile-long list of unknowns. We have no idea what to expect, but we try to be as prepared as possible. Everyone has different experiences, but I wanted to share my experience and everything that I wish I knew about breastfeeding, both prior to and during. In this post, I dip into how to prepare for it, what it was like (especially in the beginning), what to …
Super Soft Sugar Cookies [Gluten free + Refined Sugar Free + Vegan]
As the holidays were approaching I thought more and more about cookies. Okay, really I'm always thinking about cookies or some other type of dessert, but I was especially thinking about some soft + fluffy s u g a r c o o k i e s. I constantly see them at the grocery store as I slowly walk by the bakery section, but I'm always disappointed when I look at the ingredients - way more processed and refined than I want. Now don't get me wrong, I still eat these types of cookies here and …
Pecan Pie Date Balls
Maybe it's just me.. (highly doubt it) but there are numerous times throughout the day when I want a delicious snack. And usually that entails me wanting something sweet! These pecan pie balls are without a doubt one of my favorite snacks. It takes alll my willpower to not eat the entire batch. Seriously, they are perfect for a quick snack, pre-workout pick-me-up, post-workout, dessert, energy kick, etc. You can't go wrong with these. Plus, they're no-bake and super easy to make with …