February has become one of my favorite months. It’s short, so you have to cram a lot into less time. There’s a day on the calendar that’s devoted to treating yourself (and sweets!). And, it means that we are almost…
Life According to the ‘Gram
It’s so hard to believe that we have less than 15 days to go until the holidays! I’ve been on the fence about putting up a Christmas tree this year, and as much as I wanted to keep this tradition…
Looking for a Super Easy (and Healthy) Breakfast? Here’s One You Can Make in Minutes!
If you’re anything like me, you opt for a quick and easy breakfast that you can either throw in your bag as you run out the door or pick up on your way to work and eat at your desk….
Calling all French Toast Lovers!
Over the weekend, we were supposed to get our first major snowstorm of the season. So, of course, I made sure I had the essentials—eggs, bread, and, yes, snacks—to see me through. I decided to make a quick run to…
The Perfect Summer Salad Dressing
Who doesn’t love a refreshing salad in the summer? I’m partial to my weekly trips to Chop’t for my infusion of greens, but the lunchtime crowds and long lines provided just the encouragement I needed to start making my own…
Pumpkin Pandemonium 2016
I feel like fall is slipping away from me. It’s almost the middle of October, and I have yet to go pumpkin and apple picking (thanks, Mother Nature), decorate a pumpkin, or even buy Halloween candy (it’s probably good that…
Five Things I’m Loving Right Now
Happy Monday, friends! It seems like we were cheers’ing the weekend a mere five minutes ago, doesn’t it? And now, here we are — back to our Monday routines. In the interest of keeping the weekend going a few minutes…
Nibbling on Nuts (and Other Healthy Snacks)
In the past, I’ve posted a lot about my love of all things sweet. To keep with this year’s goal of focusing more on my health, I realized that I needed to make significant changes in my diet. I have…
Pumpkin, Spice, and Everything Nice
My favorite holiday has finally arrived! Note, I’m using the word “favorite” loosely here. Any holiday that promotes the large consumption of chocolate (and where it’s given out for free!) is a winner (#hidethereese’s). I admit that I never used…
Good Health on a Getaway
I am getting ready for my trip to California in a couple of weeks (can we say, excited?!). Of course, I will be sharing with you what I am packing in a later post (there will be plenty of cute…
Sensible Snacking
Day twelve and I am still going strong with my sugar detox! When I make it to Trader Joe’s before work, and decline an afternoon Starbucks run with colleagues, you know I am serious. This time around I feel much…
Sayonara Sugar!
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am addicted to sugar. I’ve always had a sweet tooth – but in recent years, especially after thyroid cancer, I realized this was a habit that I needed to kick. Just to give…
