Foodie Monday: Mini Ginger Vanilla Bean Layer Cakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
*smacks lips* I was going to write an ode to my new silicone baking pan which I bought to make quinoa cakes in for a vegan potluck that I went to recently. My cupcake pan never seemed like the proper … Read...
Fitness Friday: The Weighted Hula Hoop
Lately, I’ve written a lot of posts about fitness and not much else. I make no apologies for it. Working out has the power to change your body, your mindset, and your life. I never knew how much I could … Read...
Rave ‘n’ Crave Wednesday: A Gratitude Journal and Vision Board
This is a very big week for me. Sunday is my birthday and I’ve already received one of the biggest and best birthday presents ever. It has been a long time in the making and I couldn’t be more grateful … Read...
Foodie Monday: No Cook Banana Pudding
Sometimes, I am just lazy. The other day, I had too many apples and a hankering for apple pie. Instead of making the dough from scratch, I used some pre-made mini pie shells in my freezer and made Mini Bourbon … Read more
Read MoreRave ‘n’ Crave Wednesday: Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout for the Wii
I was planning on returning my Wii via Amazon.com’s Trade-in Program. It was just collecting dust and quickly losing value. In an effort to change-up my workout routine, I remembered that I used to do Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout … Read more
Read MoreFoodie Monday: Sweet and Savory Quinoa Cakes
I recently went to a vegan cupcake brunch. Thankfully, someone else besides me had also thought to bring a savory cupcake in addition to a sweet one. She made quinoa cakes. They were divine! Instead of asking her for the … Read more
Read MoreFix, Plant, Build, or Grow It Sunday: Hedge Trimming and Earthwise’s Pole/Hand-Held Hedge Trimmer
My father believes that if something is broken, to call someone to fix it. My mother believes if something is broken, to fix it yourself. People always marvel when I say I put in a (faux) hardwood floor, fixed plumbing, … Read more
Read MoreRave ‘n’ Crave Wednesday: OXO’s SoftWorks Pop Containers
There is no competition for OXO. None. Their industrial design is unparalleled. When I purchase a product by OXO, I know I am getting a beautiful, functional, carefully thought-out item. SimpleHuman does a little bit of crossover with OXO, but … Read more
Read MoreFoodie Monday: Cauliflower, Kale, and Tofurky Sausage “Mac” and Cheeze
I was talking to a Sous Chef about Mac and Cheese one day. He said, “Vegan Mac and Cheese? Is that even possible?” Anything is possible. Before I became vegan, I never used to eat overly decadent foods. Now, as … Read more
Read MoreRave ‘n’ Crave Wednesday: Nostalgia Electrics Retro Series Cotton Candy Machine
I had the pleasure of being introduced to a new retro candy, soda, and sign shop downtown. I had never seen so much old-fashioned sugar in my life. The only thing I ended up getting was a container of cotton … Read more
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I am happily vegan. I know nothing. I learn as I go. I make mistakes . . . laugh at myself and then take something away (good or bad) from the experience. Oh . . . I also hate to read instructions! :P 
