ooey-gooey cinnamon bites

This ooey-gooey-deliciousness šŸ¤¤ is seriously heaven! Growing up, our junior high and high school had these amazing cinnamon buns – I’m talking airy, fluffy and moist! I craved these so much but would feel defeated because I couldn’t find a similar recipe that would hit the spot the same way.  I am sure the cafeteria…

delicious (and very easy) angel food cake

I try to make Angel Food Cake for my husband every year on his birthday (it’s his favorite)! I remember my first attempt at making this when we were dating back in 2012… without a mixer! (Face palm)… Trust me, you CANNOT make this recipe without an electric mixer of some sort (handheld or kitchen-aid)!…

7 ingredient banana bread

Here is yet another one of my favorite (and easiest) recipes! This bread is delicious and a total hit šŸ™‚ Here’s why – It’s easy to prepare – seriously! Requires 7 main ingredients – that’s it šŸ˜‰ Takes 5-10 minutes to prep – like real talk! Will make your home smell great! #bakersairfreshener   Here’s…

Log Kya KahengeĀ – break the cycle

Seems as though fear is the most common feeling that tends to holds us back from moving forward. One moment, you’re having a creative, driven, and/or spontaneous thought. The next, you write it all off because you’re fearful of how you’ll be perceived/judged. It could be as simple as posting a photo/video of yourself, seeking…

8 perspectives to help relationships

We all have different types of relationships with other people. Some relationships may have a stronger emotional pull than others. However, each relationship certainly impacts how we react and nourish future relationships. Hence, why it is extremely important to have perspective when it comes to relationships. Let’s start by defining the term, relationshipĀ before getting into…

15 thought provoking questions to ask your significant other

We are constantly growing and evolving.Ā So, how do we develop, maintain, and exercise a deeper perspective and overall understanding of our significant other throughout all stages of life? It’s simple, ask questions and (seriously) listen. “I donā€™t want to know just how you are. I want to know who you are” -UnknownĀ  Here’s 15 thought…

modern suburban – meets french country living room (facelift)

Our leather sofa and arm chairs took a beating throughout the years – gotta love our kitty paws (including his nails, right?)šŸ˜½šŸ¾ Transformation I wanted to give our sofaā€™s a facelift and so I started researching the different types of sofa covers on the market. Considering our animals shed (a lot), getting a darker fabric…

our organic garden

Fresh herbs are delightful for cooking, infusing drinks, and simply attractive in a garden. We have a small balcony garden and have grown many things since we’ve moved in throughout the years. We try to change it up a bit each year to help incorporate different types of flavor with our cooking! This year our…

got boba?

My first experience with bubble tea was not the greatest šŸ˜¦ I wasn’t explained what “bubble” or “pearls” in tea actually meant before orderingĀ  (given I was already a picky teenager to begin with) so when I took my first sip – my first reaction was pretty ugly! I took a big sip of the…

stop overthinking everything!

Everything needs some sort of balance and often times we have to discipline ourselves to find & maintain that balance. ā€œEverything in moderation, including moderation.ā€ ā€•Ā Oscar Wilde Easier said than done, I know.Ā Overthinking typically leads to negative thoughts and destructive thought patterns. Constant worrying also involves negativity and catastrophic predictions about the future – simply…