I have quite a few recipes for variations on banana bread on my blog. I seem to regularly find myself with very ripe bananas so I either freeze them for smoothies or bake them into banana bread. Today I’m excited to bring you a recipe for my first ever CHOCOLATE banana bread…with the addition of [...]
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This Week’s Dinner Menu, Last Week’s Eats + Last Week’s Workouts
August 25, 2018 { 7 comments }Hey there. Since next week is going to be a “regular” week for me with no travel or company, I wanted to map out my meal plan for the week. It is super helpful in making sure a good dinner happens because evenings tend to be a little hit or miss with Finn. WEEKLY DINNER [...]
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Easy Entertaining Meal + First Bread Bake + Recent Eats
August 18, 2018 { 6 comments }I hope this post finds you enjoying your weekend. Since many of you do food prep and planning on Sundays, I’ve been trying to get a recent eats post up over the weekend to give you some ideas and inspiration. I’m super pumped about the dinner I am cooking tonight for my mom and me. [...]
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Recent Eats: All the Tomato Sandwiches + Bulla Gastrobar
August 11, 2018 { 5 comments }It’s Saturday afternoon and I’m sitting here eating a tomato, avocado and bacon sandwich with lots of mayo and fresh basil. I’ve really appreciated having fresh summer produce around after last weekend’s farmers market trip. Since Finn is napping, I thought it’d be a good time to pop in and share what I ate last [...]
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Fig, Walnut and Tahini Granola
August 8, 2018 { 8 comments }Every time I make homemade granola I am reminded how much better I like it than the store-bought variety but I still slack on baking it on a regular basis. When I was doing my meal planning for the week, I knew breakfast would look like smoothies, smoothie bowls and greek yogurt bowls…all of which [...]
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Florida Family Eats
August 3, 2018 { 22 comments }Hi there. Happy weekend. I don’t really have exciting things to share today but I do have some photos of what I ate while I was in Florida over the last week. To say that it’s been nice to have someone else cooking me dinner would be an understatement. I am SO GRATEFUL to my parents [...]
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What I Ate + How I Worked Out
July 31, 2018 { 7 comments }Many have shared that they liked seeing a full day of eats from start to finish but I know some of you also like the “recent eats” round ups so I’ll try to do a mix of both. My Tuesday got off to an early start when Finn woke up to eat at 4:45 a.m. [...]
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“Doctored Up ” Sweet Kale Salad Kit + Recent Eats
July 28, 2018 { 46 comments }In the last year or so I have found myself really enjoying various kale salad kits. There is something to be said for opening up the bag and dumping the greens in a bowl versus washing, de-stemming and chopping your own (especially with a new baby!). I also like how they typically include other greens [...]
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Recent Eats + All the Ice Cream
July 18, 2018 { 15 comments }I’ve cried some tears today. First over my sweet boy getting shots for the first time. Second over the kindness of other women…this one deserves a post all of its own. Coming soon. Finn has been sleeping on me in the Ergo all afternoon. He’s breaking my heart! Everyone who told me that having a [...]
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Behind the Eats
July 11, 2018 { 32 comments }Blogging is a weird thing sometimes. While I try to be open and vulnerable in this space, I don’t feel comfortable going to the place of “dear diary.” So often, even when I’m really struggling, I just keep going like normal here. It’s mostly a good thing because I enjoy writing and it helps me [...]
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July 4th + Recent Eats: Six Weeks Postpartum
July 5, 2018 { 16 comments }Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed your middle of the week Fourth of July holiday. Ours was quiet but nice. I took a quick trip to Metro in the morning where I squeezed in some treadmill walking, rowing intervals and a quick upper body dumbbell circuit while Finn napped and chilled at the front desk. [...]
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What I’ve Been Eating Lately
June 26, 2018 { 21 comments }Good morning! I’ve been up since 4:15 a.m. with a very cute baby boy. He was having gas pains and then wanted to eat and now thinks it’s playtime. I decided to seize the day and knock out a blog post rather than trying to get him back down to sleep. Soon enough, he’ll be [...]
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The Art of Eating with a Newborn
June 20, 2018 { 12 comments }I had to think really hard this morning about what day it was. I was really struggling to decide whether it was Tuesday or Wednesday. One thing for certain about the newborn days is that they all blend together into one hard and beautiful blur. Meals are interesting these days. Now that Finn has “woken [...]
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Recent Eats: Three Weeks Postpartum
June 12, 2018 { 27 comments }Happy Tuesday. I hope the day is off to a great start for you guys. And if it’s not, here is one of my favorite readings of all time. It’s from Marianne Williamson, whose work I adore. I highly recommend her books Return to Love and Tears to Triumph. I hope this brings a little [...]
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Recent Eats: Two Weeks Postpartum
June 4, 2018 { 14 comments }Hi friends! My typically busy Mondays have changed quite a bit here lately! Around 2 p.m. today I decided that Finn and I both needed to get out of the house so Finn got to visit Whole Foods for the first time today. He was crying and I knew a trip in the car would [...]
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Recent Eats: First Week Postpartum Edition
May 28, 2018 { 57 comments }Hi and happy Memorial Day! It’s a gray and rainy day here in Charlotte which makes me feel like I’m not missing out on a pool/beach/lake day as I cozy up at home with baby Finn. We are going to make a trip out of the house to go over to a friend’s house for [...]
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Waiting Wednesday
May 16, 2018 { 10 comments }No baby! :) Just a “day in the life” kind of post this evening to check-in with you guys. I slept eight hours last night. That was magical. Granted, I did get up no fewer than five times to go to the bathroom but I was able to fall back asleep quickly. It was a [...]
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Friday Things + Recent Eats
May 11, 2018 { 19 comments }I can’t really say TGIF right now because every day feels SO WEIRD. This waiting game is a strange place to be mentally. While I feel pretty not stressed about being a few days late, I almost feel like I’m letting people down that he isn’t here yet. I know that’s crazy. I don’t think [...]
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Friday Shares: What I’m Reading, My Face on a Train, Baby Update + Lots of Out to Eat
April 27, 2018 { 22 comments }Morning. I’m getting an early start to my day before I head off to sub a class at 8:15 a.m. at the studio. I think I slept maybe 4.5 hours last night? I turned the light out at 11, woke up at 11:30 to go to the bathroom and couldn’t go back to sleep. I [...]
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Recent Eats: Savory or Sweet?
April 21, 2018 { 6 comments }Happy Saturday. I just ate a delicious roasted beet kale salad for lunch followed by a carrot cake cupcake (my kind of finding balance!) so I’m in the mood to talk food. Here’s what I ate last week! BREAKFAST Can you even believe that you’re seeing this as a breakfast for me? I’m for sure [...]
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Recent Eats: What a Whole Day of Meals Looks Like Late Third Trimester
April 12, 2018 { 4 comments }I’ve said it quite a few times before, but I have to say it again. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for being so open with your knowledge and insights on pregnancy and childbirth and for being so supportive and loving of my journey. I was blown away by the comments on yesterday’s post and [...]
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Banana Morning Glory Muffins or Quick Bread
April 10, 2018 { 11 comments }Last Sunday morning I had the urge to bake something breakfasty. I had overripe bananas on hand but a craving for morning glory muffins…so I decided to combine the two and make “mash up” of banana bread and morning glory muffins/quick bread. The result was delicious! The recipe ended up yielding 12 muffins with enough [...]
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The Week + What I Ate
April 6, 2018 { 19 comments }Hi everyone. I’m just sitting over here with a baby wiggling around in my belly. Last night he was acting so crazy in there that at one point when I was watching TV on the couch, I yelled out in pain because there was a super sharp jab/pain that I’ve never had before. This morning everything [...]
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This Week + Eats
March 30, 2018 { 8 comments }Morning and happy Friday! I can’t believe how fast the weeks are ticking away. I start each week thinking I have so much time and that I’m going to get so much done and then Friday gets here and I’m like, “WAIT!” I’m definitely starting to feel the pressure of my due date coming up [...]
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Recent Eats + Zoey Antics
March 23, 2018 { 7 comments }Happy Friday! My mom arrived in Charlotte yesterday so I’m happy to have her here for a while pre-baby. The plans for this weekend include picking a new nursery wall paint color (the saga continues…we’ve decided to change the wall color again instead of the trim), getting the hospital bag checked, installing a car seat [...]
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Weekend: Movies, Nursery Prep and Easy Eats
March 12, 2018 { 10 comments }How’s everyone feeling after the time change? I have to admit that it was hard to get out of bed this morning when my alarm went off at 6:45 a.m. and it was still dark outside…and rainy…but I’ll take it for those extra hours of evening daylight! This was the first weekend in over a [...]
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Recent Eats: Early Third Trimester
March 7, 2018 { 12 comments }Hey there. I’m currently at The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC and I’ve had the most wonderful stay so far. I can’t wait to tell you all about it next week! I’m currently showered and in bed at 8 p.m. after a day of yoga, meditation and spa. I’m heading back to [...]
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Recent Eats (Including Vegetables) + Pregnancy Digestion
February 19, 2018 { 7 comments }I’ve done a better job with eating some vegetables since my last recent eats post. Definitely not because it’s what I’m craving but at least I’ve gotten them down. (source) I like to attribute this change in appetite preferences to the graphic above (isn’t it crazy!?). When you’re pregnant your intestines and stomach get smushed [...]
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Recent Eats: Pregnancy Aversions and Cravings
February 12, 2018 { 17 comments }Hello there. Since I did a mini weekend recap yesterday, I’ll forgo that today and we’ll talk about recent eats instead. They’ve been WEIRD. The combination of pregnancy and some stress has had my stomach all sorts of off. It’s no secret that carbs have been my #1 pregnancy craving but lately I’m really having [...]
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Lately: Recent Eats,Trying Cauliflower Crust Pizza and Baking Myself a Carrot Cake
January 28, 2018 { 12 comments }I hope you’re enjoying a cozy Sunday. It’s a rainy day here and perfect for spending a day around the house catching up on work, house organization and baby nursery stuff. <3 I am meeting Dorie for a yoga class in a bit but other than that, I’m excited to have a full day with [...]
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What I Ate Last Week + This Week’s Dinner Menu
January 21, 2018 { 15 comments }Hi there. Quickly popping in before I head off to teach prenatal yoga and 200-hour teacher training with a recent eats post + attempting to do some menu planning for the week. My recent eats have been getting a little stranger/more off the beaten path as pregnancy progresses. I felt pretty normal during the first [...]
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Weekend: From Charlotte to Florida
January 15, 2018 { 19 comments }Hi and happy MLK Day to my U.S. readers. I hope that whether you’re spending the day working or enjoying a day off from work that you take a moment to remember how much power you have in using your voice when something matters to you. My weekend began in Charlotte and ended in Florida. The [...]
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Friday Things + What I Ate This Week
January 12, 2018 { 10 comments }Happy Friday. It’s a warm, gray and rainy day here in Charlotte but a three-day break from freezing temperatures has been nice. It’s supposed to get cold again tomorrow! I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve posted a picture of the girls so I thought you might like one for a little Friday smile. [...]
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A Cold First Friday of 2018 + Recent Eats
January 5, 2018 { 10 comments }Happy first Friday of 2018! It has been SO cold here this week but my girls could care less. When I put them out, I have a hard time getting them back in. They find spots all over the yard to lounge and sunbathe. Crazies! (I hung out of my bedroom window to take this [...]
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A Weird Couple Week of Eats + Mentally Dealing with Being “Off Track”
December 30, 2017 { 5 comments }Happy weekend. Wait, it is the weekend right? I feel like I’ve seen versions of this quote all over Instagram this week and it’s pretty accurate! This is such a weird week of the year where everyone seems off their normal routine and feeling out of sorts. I’m not sure if any of you are [...]
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Recent Eats: Pre-Holiday Edition
December 16, 2017 { 4 comments }Happy weekend! I’m enjoying a Saturday morning of hanging out at home catching up on work and baking four loaves of sourdough to give as gifts before I head to the studio to teach at 11:15 and then out for Tanner’s family Christmas this afternoon/evening. Last week was a little rough. I owe you a [...]
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Life Lately + Recent Eats
November 30, 2017 { 27 comments }Hi there. Hard to believe it’s already Thursday evening. This week has flown by for me. My parents just called me from the middle of the Amazon River in Brazil. They’re on a month-long cruise that takes them through the Caribbean and through Brazil on the Amazon River. Today they went on a rainforest tour. [...]
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Recent Eats: Beginning of My Second Trimester
November 19, 2017 { 5 comments }Happy Sunday! I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving week. I’m picking up my nieces in Georgia on Tuesday or Wednesday to spend the holiday with us and I just registered for the big turkey trot here in town. It’s a 5-mile race which I think is the perfect distance for a Thanksgiving morning run! I’ll be [...]
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Everything I Ate In A Day
October 19, 2017 { 15 comments }Hey! Thanks so much for your amazing comments on my wedding planning post.I have read all of them and I am in the process of responding. I feel like I a) got some great ideas and advice and b) got to know some of you! When the sharing isn’t so one-sided it makes me happy [...]
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The Simple Meal/Snack I Can’t Get Enough Of + Recent Eats + This Week’s Meal Plan
October 8, 2017 { 15 comments }Hi and I hope it’s been a nice weekend. Mine has been very relaxed and restful, which has been great! The weather in Charlotte is cuckoo right now and we’ve gone from early fall-like weather with low humidity and very cool evenings to warm weather with rain and crazy humidity. The change has done a [...]
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Last Week’s Eats + What’s on My First Week of Fall Dinner Menu
September 24, 2017 { 8 comments }It’s been a slow Sunday morning for me. I woke up just before 7 and then willed myself back to sleep until 8. I lounged in bed until 9 and then we got up to make breakfast. The rest of the morning has consisted of reading things on the internet, editing blog photos, researching recipes [...]
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Recent Eats: Salads, Salmon, Food Trucks and Sweet Stuff
September 15, 2017 { 2 comments }Happy Friday. I hope you guys have had a nice week. My mom has been in Charlotte visiting this week and it’s been great to have her here. I made a last-minute decision on Wednesday night at 11 p.m. to fly back to Florida with her today so that I can spend the weekend with [...]
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Weekend Happenings + Recent Eats
September 8, 2017 { 6 comments }Hi Friday! I’m very happy on this Friday because my mom will be arriving in Charlotte on Sunday morning to stay with us for the week! My wheels are turning on the fun activities we can do while she’s here. The weekend won’t be a very restful one for me due to lots of teaching [...]
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The Perfectly Seared Salmon Secret + Recent Eats
September 1, 2017 { 7 comments }Happy long weekend Friday. Whether you’re gearing up for a low-key weekend or one full of adventure, I hope it’s safe and enjoyable. I appreciate the thoughtful comments on my post about Charlotte. There’s just one quick thing I want to reiterate…the post was written from my personal point of view. Of course, what I [...]
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Recent Eats: Switching Up Breakfast, Best Healthy Dinner Casserole
August 23, 2017 { 11 comments }Hi there! I hope you’ve made it to the middle of the week feeling good. I’m feeling SORE! I taught this crazy awesome tabta workout three times in two days in various classes and it’s left me feeling it in all the best ways. Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing it on my blog tomorrow so [...]
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So Many Recent Eats + Not My Idea of Paradise
August 16, 2017 { 4 comments }I’m currently feet up watching Bachelor in Paradise. I’m not much of a Bachelor/Bachelorette fan but I’m finding this highly entertaining. I’m hanging out at BFF Dorie’s house with her youngest daughter as she takes her oldest to college for the first time. Cue all the emotions all around. In the meantime, this is keeping [...]
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Sullie Update + Last Week’s Eats
August 6, 2017 { 9 comments }Let’s start with some good news. In case you missed my Instagram story on Thursday afternoon, the lump that I found on Sullie’s belly is just a fat deposit. Our vet took a sample of it and looked at it under the microscope and said she didn’t see anything that looked like mast cells so [...]
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Recent Eats: Healthy, Formulaic and Easy!
July 23, 2017 { 10 comments }Hi and I hope you’ve enjoyed the weekend. I just got home from co-hosting a baby shower for a friend. I can’t wait to share all the details with you in Monday’s post but for now I’m going to recap last week’s meals. They were healthy, super simple and a little repetitive but very accessible [...]
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Recent Eats + Sweats
July 8, 2017 { 10 comments }Happy weekend! Popping in with recent eats and workouts. I’ll see you guys on the other side of the weekend. Recent Eats Lots of smoothies for breakfast. This one with a piece of zucchini chocolate chip bread. With granola. And again. I didn’t have any spinach this week so my smoothies were super bright and [...]
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Last Week’s Eats & Workouts: Feeling a Shift
July 2, 2017 { 6 comments }Happy Sunday! It feels like a long weekend since July 4 is on a Tuesday but I know some people (self-included) are working tomorrow so it’s kind of not. Charlotte seems pretty quiet right now. Fourth of July week is always one of the slowest times of the year because so many people travel and [...]
