This post was sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. It’s officially the season of smoothies… summer, that is! A cold fruit and/or veggie smoothie is my beverage of choice in the warmer months not only because it is super refreshing and delicious, it is also an efficient way to help get more nutrients in the […]

If you know me, you know that Maui is my happy place. Growing up on the west coast, Maui was our go-to vacation destination nearly every summer and even after dozens of trips, I still find new reasons to fall in love with it! Where we stayed: Fairmont Kea Lani This was my first year […]

Summer is just a few weeks away so I brought some great products to get your home ready for warmer weather. Summer Entertaining Staples JCPenney makes summer entertaining easy. They have a great selection of stylish décor, serveware and more all at an affordable price. Outdoor Oasis is exclusive to JCPenney and offers a wide […]

Today we liked off the summer season on Lowcountry Live with everything you need to savor the season without the premium price tag! Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa For our entrée, I shared grilled chicken with pineapple avocado salsa. I made this dish with chicken from ALDI’s Never Any! Line, which is free from […]

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are our body’s main source of energy and should make up around 50 percent of our total daily calories. Mikey’s is a better for you baked food brand that makes English muffins, bread, tortillas and more all with real pronounceable ingredients and happen to be non-gmo, paleo and free of gluten, dairy and […]

This recipe is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, but all opinions are my own. Raise your hand if you love mac n’ cheese. Now raise your hand if you love veggies. This recipe checks both those boxes. Meet your new fave cauliflower mac n’ cheese. Cauliflower has to be one of my favorite vegetables […]

Today we celebrated Cinco de Mayo on ABC Charleston with healthy swaps that actually taste great! Tip 1: Upgrade your chips and dip Cinco de Mayo is incomplete without chips and dip. I shared not your typical tortilla chips but ones made with peas, lentils, chickpeas and sweet potatoes. They’re called ChickBean Crisps by Saffron […]

Pecans are really a nutritious, versatile Supernut that can be enjoyed all year long – not just during the holidays! I’m excited to partner with American Pecans on Good Food Friday this week to share how you can incorporate them into your weekly meal plan with three easy dinner ideas. Tip 1: Use pecan meal […]

Tip 1: Build your appetizers around produce Cinco de Mayo is incomplete without guacamole made with Avocados From Mexico, which are always in season, always delicious and always worth it. One serving of avocado has nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals you can find over 140 guacamole recipes at AvocadosFromMexico.com. Another easy produce-forward appetizer is […]

You don’t have to be completely vegetarian to reach the benefits of incorporating more plant based foods. Due to popular demand, I am sharing more plant-based meal days today on Good Food Friday in honor of Earth Day on Monday. Easy plant-based meals If you are just beginning to incorporate plant-based meals into your diet, […]

Incorporating more plant-based foods into our diet is not only good for our health but the environment as well. Today on Good Food Friday, I shared meatless meal and snack ideas! Breakfast First, I shared the first ever zero sugar Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Toast cereal. It’s called Catalina Crunch and seriously tastes amazing – it’s […]

Looking for an easy and nutritious VEGAN dinner? Look no further! Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner – loaded vegan sweet potato skins that are totally produce forward and 100 percent delish. When we think of sweet potatoes, not many of us think about sweet potato skins. Typically I enjoy them baked whole in the […]

This recipe and blog post is sponsored by Northwest Cherries. No oven, no problem! These energy bars are the perfect spring snack that you can feel good about eating and sharing with friends and family. Made with only 3 ingredients and no added sugar, they are balanced with high quality carbs (sweet cherries)! for energy […]