my granny’s perfect white bread | #makeandtake

 join me for #makeandtake week to honor my granny and her amazing story.  you will want to try this perfect white bread recipe too. the best bread base for lots of great recipes! The story behind the perfect white bread Meet Norma Arnett. This is my Granny. My...

Sweet Hawaiian Pork Sliders

 This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Farmer John California Natural Fresh Pork. All opinions are 100% mine. These Hawaiian Pork Sliders are so Easy to Make and are a Huge Crowd Pleaser with Sweet Brown Sugar and Pineapple Goodness! These are some of...

Low Carb Pancakes

Low Carb Pancakes That Are Fluffy, Keto Friendly, Have Just The Right Flavor, And Taste Like The Real Deal But are Guilt Free! Low Carb Pancakes So, for the past few years, I have been a protein shake in the morning person. But as my husband has been on Keto, and my...

Low Carb Sesame Chicken

This sesame chicken recipe is low carb, gluten free, and has so much flavor, I don't ever want to make the original again!Low Carb Sesame ChickenWe love Asian food. We really REALLY like Asian food. My husband and I have been really working together this past year to...

the best queso blanco dip recipe

this queso blanco dip is filled with spinach and flavor and a little kick. it's a party favorite and a must-have for cinco de mayo! The Best Queso Blanco... Here in Arizona, there is a Mexican restaurant that is one of the best there is, in my opinion. It is ALWAYS...

Baked Apple BBQ Pork Ribs

BBQ Pork Ribs in the oven for fall off the bone perfection! If you have ever wanted a recipe for baked BBQ Pork Ribs, this is  it! These ribs are so easy and so delicious! BBQ Pork Ribs in the OVEN I love ordering BBQ pork ribs from the menu at BBQ joints claiming to...

smoked bacon deviled eggs your family will love

These smoky bacon deviled eggs are salty with a little tang and crunch that I crave in the spring! what i look forward to more than anything though during spring... {besides the easter candy...} are deviled eggs. i freakin can't leave them alone. so i made a pretty...

Cauliflower Rice Jambalaya | Keto-friendly

This Keto Cauliflower Rice Jambalaya comes together in one large pot and is about 1/2 the calories of the rice version! It's an easy smoked sausage recipe that you'll be happy you saved for later! We have been making this almost once a week as part of our keto diet!...

Queso Blanco Chicken Tacos

This post was sponsored by Old El Paso, but all opinions are my own. Fall is coming and that means fall tv and sports will be back! In our two families, especially here in Arizona, we have a few huge sports fans. We haven't really had time up until now to spend on...

Over 25 Great ways to use up your thanksgiving leftovers

What to do with all of the Thanksgiving leftovers. I always find myself searching for these lists the day after Thanksgiving when I still have the turkey hangover and I'm ready for more... Thanksgiving. A time to get together with family, laugh, play football, and...

baby update – 21 weeks

 my baby is [the length of] a carroti thought the black and orange to be fitting for halloween this week...up until these past few weekslife has gone as usual,but something shifted and it happened fast.i stay up at night worrying about how soon to potty train and...

…building the nest…. stage one…

having a bit of a dilemma with the guest room slash soon-to-be baby room...you will notice a slight lack of space... my dad and i re-uped this vintage vantiy when i was in high school...i still love itas the baby things creep in [crib!!!], things are getting...

getting in control

i realize i am not made to sit, but now that my job has disappeared for the moment[apparently i worked myself out of a job- too fast, i guess...]i realized that when i do have a job-the bed always gets made,dinner always gets madekitchen is always clean,and i...

dear cc,

you know what one of my very favorite things in the whole world is?when you get up in the morning[at the ungodly hour that you usually do]and then, seeing that i woke up,[and most likely have a sad face]you'll climb back in to cuddle with me for a while before you...

weekend update

this week we had some visitors.  it was a busy week, but we all had a lot of funbeach was number 1 priority.... shortly after this picture, a little boy came to reprimand kelly, "the sign says 'no climbling!'" then to avila barn,great food, farmers market,...

why midwives

some have asked about why i would choose midwives over your standard OB.here's the deal:initially, i went with my gut.this place felt right to me when it was recommended.i had talked to many women out here and received various opinions about the doctors.i didn't want...

two men i love

member when i was in love with this man?news flash: still not over him.decided it was time my boyfriend and i went to see him together.seeing as he is kind of a big deal to us both.in fact, the night he finally asked me outwe had spent the evening as we often have...

baby update – 18 weeks

so,my baby is a bell pepper[yes, we skipped the avocado and turnip weeks.quite frankly- YOU try to find a turnip!]i am about 18.5 weeks and here's the thing:i get the buzz now about the 2nd trimester. i am feeling great, and finally coming to terms with the body...

hey, i’m meg

i’m a mom of 4, and a lover of all things bright, beautiful, and COLORful! as a fitness and nutrition coach, i love helping others to reach their health goals, and i love food and renovating, whether homes or bodies.

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