If you’re catching Spring fever a little early this year (I sure am) – this recipe is for you! It’s fresh, easy, healthy, and perfect to eat alone or share with others! Did I mention how yummy it is..? Keep scrolling down for the full recipe. You can see me above dipping a cracker into this delicious dip! The color is a gorgeous yellow/orange because of the carrots mixed with the yogurt – brightening up any table it happens to be sitting on. 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 cup of shredded carrots packed tight – you can find them in the salad section of the grocery store. You can also use 1 cup of baby carrots if you have them on hand or that’s all you can find. Either works really well.
- 2.5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilÂ
- 1/2 Tsp Caraway seeds
- 1 Cup Greek yogurt – 2% works well for thickness or Full Fat Greek Yogurt a richer taste and texture.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a small pan on medium-low heat and toast the caraway seeds. Do not add any oil – the pan should be dry. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t burn. You want to shake the pan often and toast for 1-2 minutes until they are fragrant. Once they are toasted, take them off the heat and set them aside so they can cool to room temperature.
- Place the carrots into a blender or food processor. I use a Vitamix (blender) which does a great job and is easier to clean than a food processor.
- Add the yogurt, cooled caraway seeds and olive oil to the blender.Â
- Blend until smooth. You may need to stop the blender and scrape the sides with a spoon or spatula to get everything off the sides of the blender.Â
- Add salt and pepper to taste and stir well to combine.
- Enjoy!!!Â
We’re finally over the flu! Yay!!! This flu season has been brutal! I watch these people on the news who are being hospitalized and it breaks my heart! Being a mom of 2 toddlers means lots of preschool germs, which includes the flu. We went through a 3 week period where my daughter had the stomach flu, followed by my son, and then Dan and I. Then my daughter got sick with a fever and full blow influenza (I was scared), and lastly a double ear infection. My poor baby girl got it all! Through the mess and stress I was monitoring the kids temperatures and fluid intake. I did not want them to get dehydrated which can lead to much more serious problems!
I’m very lucky that my kids love water. We are a juice free house, meaning my kids drink water all day long and milk with meals. When my kids get sick, I always try to up their electrolytes. There are some fantastic freezer pops that work pretty well, depending on the age of the child. My daughter is 2, so she gets impatient when eating freezer pops and feels like they are too cold. On the other hand, my 4 year old son LOVES them! Enter Liquid IV. If you haven’t heard of it before, it is a Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that hydrates 2-3 times faster than water alone. It has no preservatives, no artificial sweeteners, no artificial flavors, and no artificial colors. The Acai berry and Lemon Lime flavors are popular with all ages. It is a hassle-free way to give you and your family the electrolytes, vitamin C, B3, B5, B6, and B12 needed to stay energized. I’m so happy I had this on hand to help keep my family hydrated through this flu!
Liquid IV was a big help through this icky flu mess. When Sofia’s fever was at its highest, she was taking tiny sips of water and was very grumpy because she felt so miserable. I was really concerned about her water intake. Her tiny sips were not enough to keep her hydrated. I mixed Liquid IV with 16 ounces of filtered water in a large water bottle and shook it up until it was mixed well. I poured some into her sippy cup and let her taste it. She was happy and so was I. We used the Acai Berry which was fruity and appealing – it was a special treat for her being that we don’t give the kids juice. She still took small sips but I knew that she was getting way more electrolytes with the Liquid IV than without it.Â
I did bring her to the pediatrician and was told to keep doing what I was doing and to keep an eye on her wet diapers to help me gauge how hydrated she was. Her fever broke, she started to drink more water on her own, and she is finally on the mend. I was a mess and her doctor was keeping a close eye on her as well. It was great to have some tools in my toolbox like liquid IV to help me get through it all! For more info on Liquid IV – head to their website at liquid-iv.com or click HERE.
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat for Valentines Day? These sugar cookies are fun to make and even more fun to eat! I’ve shared a simple sugar cookie recipe below – but you can easily purchase heart shaped cookies from the bakery section of your grocery store and decorate those! Talk about a bake free – super delicious – family friendly activity! Keep scrolling for some photos of Sofia as my decorating helper, and the recipe! Enjoy! XOXO
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Butter
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 5 1/2 Cups FlourÂ
- Heart shaped cookie cutters
- A variety of sprinkles
- White frostingÂ
- Red, pink and black decorating frosting/gel (for writing & drawing fine lines)
- Any other yummy treats you want to decorate your cookies with
Instructions
Blush is such a beautiful color! It’s simple, elegant, and works with so many different outfits. I always feel classy when I wear blush. It’s also a fantastic transition piece from season to season. This particular blush sweater works perfectly to transition you from Winter to Spring. I’ve styled this sweet sweater 3 ways. Keep scrolling to see the details for all 3 looks. Muah!
Shop Look 1
Let’s talk about this cutie sweater…the price is right at $25.99. It also comes in 4 beautiful colors. The strange thing is it’s one size, which I don’t understand but am glad I took a chance on it. I’m an XS in most tops, and this fits me nicely. It isn’t huge but it’s not fitted either. It is cozy and has room. It’s a knit with some give to it, and it isn’t super short, so it is easy to tuck in. I read the reviews before ordering and it definitely fits a variety of sizes! I linked my exact jeans and boots as well – they are on repeat in my wardrobe. They both fit true to size.
The bag is ON SALE NOW so click to see this incredible deal – you won’t be sorry! I wish I had gotten my bag for this much…lol! My sunnies are linked and are a fantastic designer dupe! They are under $15, look spot on compared to the designer version, and will save you over $300. For the price, they are sturdy and give that fun designer look without the price tag. They are definitely worth it! My exact earrings and phone case are linked as well – and I get asked about them a lot! The belt is similar to the one I have on and has a super cute buckle! Keep scrolling for look #2!
Shop Look 2
I linked an alternative top above in case you want something that has more specific sizing. It is a similar lovely color and the sleeves are a little bit shorter but have the layering.
My exact skirt, boots, and bag are all linked as well. The skirt it super versatile, is the perfect length, and works for almost any event. I would say it fits true to size but if you want it lower on the hips, size up. I’ve linked my boots in past posts and those who have followed my lead and purchased them love them too! They stay up well, the heel is stacked for comfort and height, and they come in 3 colors.Â
The bag is a designer dupe and will save you a bundle for the look you want. The hardware is beautiful, it comes with a detachable strap, the construction is sturdy, and it comes in a variety of colors. AND it’s vegan leather so it’s got the look and feel I want, while also being humane.
I linked to my sunnies in all black so you can see them in another color. I have the pastel version on in the photos because I love the light pink with the blush pink sweater. My exact earrings are also linked, but in white, so you can see another color. I have both and wear them a lot because they are lightweight and look great dressed up or down. I have yet to wear them out without being asked about them.
If you are new to popsockets – check them out! The one I have is linked above (gold lips) and it’s made my phone more functional. I was so surprised! Keep scrolling for look #3.
Shop Look 3
I’ve linked the blush as well as the grey sweater so you can see another color. The pants are distressed black jeggings and they are the best! They fit like a glove, hold everything in while allowing me to run after my kiddos without busting a button! 😉 Super comfy and well worth trying! They also don’t look like jeggings, so I feel put together and comfy at the same time.
The bag is a designer dupe that I now have in several colors. I saved well over $1K on this bag but still get to rock the look I want. Click to get the details! You know the drill with the sunnies and earrings already. I’ve included 2 booties that are fun, edgy, and can easily be dressed up or down. They will help you go from Winter to Spring with a variety of outfits. I sport my booties with dresses, skirts and pants.
I hope you enjoy all 3 looks that came from this 1 blush sweater! I’ll be doing more looks like this soon so you can get the most out of your purchases and closet. Happy shopping! Muah!Â