Cincinnati's Finest Restaurant

Last night Kyle and I went on our first date since I started school at one of Cincinnati's best eateries. It's an amazing local restaurant called Boca.

Our Best Grillable Veggie Burger

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I have been playing around with this recipe for quite a while, trying to make a veggie burger that is easy, flavorful & grillable is harder than you might think.

With the football season upon us, I thought there was no better time to master the veggie burger and get ready for all those fun tailgating parties. Friends, I'm happy to report that all the work finally paid off and I’ve found the solution to the fragile veggie burger problem. Plus, It’s so easy.

Chopped Harvest Salad with purple roasted potato & lime vinaigrette

Thank you Potatoes USA for sponsoring this post. Make a delicious and convenient meal for your family tonight with potatoes!

If you're on the look out for a new hearty, flavorful salad that is fresh and colorful, stop right here, because it doesn't get much better than this!

Timeless Gifts For The Men in Your Life +GIVEAWAY!

A special thanks to my friends at JORD for sending this amazing woodwatch for Kyle! As always all opinions are my own!

We all know how picky guys can get when it comes to gifts, but it's a rare thing when a man turns down an awesome wood watch, am I right? 

Oh, & If you'd like to enter the GIVEAWAY, simply scroll down to the bottom of the post.

And Then She Was Two!

My little (not so little) baby turned TWO yesterday, and it was such a special day for our family to cherish, celebrate, and marvel at the love we have for our littlest Hubbard! 

Vanity Planet Makeup Brush Collection

A special thanks to Vanity Planet for sending over this darling brush set and sponsoring today's post! As always all opinions are my own! #VanityPlanet 

When I was in my teens, I use to think having a beautiful made-up look was all about the makeup. And while great quality makeup is definitely important, over the years I've come to realize that it's also important to find high quality beauty tools for smooth application and lasting results.

Staying Committed

A special thanks to my friends at Medifast for helping me on my weight-loss journey! As always all opinions are my own! #Sponsored

October is THE hardest time of year to start on a diet, or to stay committed to a diet because of all the yummy treats and Halloween candy all over the house. But, it is definitely possible!

I keep reminding myself, that there is no convenient time to be on a diet, it's tough any time of year, because we're always celebrating some holiday, there's always a birthday or some event where there's going to be delicious foods that you'll want to consume. The important thing is

I'm Making A Change!

A huge thanks to Medifast for getting me started on their program & providing me with their yummy food to improve my health and reach my weight-loss goals! As always all opinions are my own! #medifast #sponsored

At the beginning of the year I set out to make some improvements in my life (and challenged myself to run a marathon and go back to college to finish my degree), but one area that I have continued to struggle with is in managing my health.  

Last week, I made a change that will help me conquer this goal, once and for all!

DIY Over sized Growth Chart Tutorial

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As parents, we all love capturing memories of our children as they accomplish new things and reach new heights in their lives. What better way to celebrate your little ones' milestones than with a stylish growth chart that can also hold their pictures?! 

Halloween Decor

Is anyone else excited for Halloween? October is nearly here! We are really looking forward to decorating the house and kicking-off this spooky season!