Squash Casserole

This squash casserole is warm, comforting, and full of simple fall flavors. Tender slices of yellow squash and zucchini bake under a golden, buttery crumb topping for a side dish that fits right in ...

2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the Kids

Sharing my 2025 holiday gift guide for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”  ...

Weighted Vests for Walking: Do They Build Bone or Is It Just Hype?

Weighted vests are having a moment. They’re touted as a simple way to boost strength, build bone, and make everyday movement more “effective.” “Should I wear a weighted vest while I walk?” is one of ...

Creamy Chicken Soup

This cozy chicken soup is exactly what we want during the cold fall and winter months. The sauce is rich and velvety, made with real cream and herbs. Complete with chunks of white chicken breast ...

Praline Almonds

These praline almonds are coated in a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar that’s perfectly sweet with just the right amount of toastiness. They’re the kind of treat that disappears fast, whether ...

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, cozy, and ready fast. Elbow macaroni, three kinds of cheese, and simple seasonings come together in one pot for a stress-free side that’s perfect for ...

Homemade Peppermint Patties

If you’ve only ever had peppermint patties from a shiny wrapper, you’re in for a treat. This homemade version has that cool, minty center you love, wrapped in a thick, smooth chocolate shell that ...

The best HigherDOSE products – The Fitnessista

Sharing a roundup of my favorite HigherDOSE products, just in time for their early Black Friday/ Cyber Monday sale!! Starting now, you can use the code BFCM2025 for 20% off sitewide (minus bundles ...

Easy Ambrosia Salad

This Ambrosia Salad recipe is an old family favorite. Sweet and refreshing, this side dish (or dessert) needs just a handful of ingredients. What is Ambrosia Salad? Ambrosia means ‘food ...

Easy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

Funeral potatoes are a classic baked hashbrown casserole with a rich, cheesy sauce and crisp topping that delivers big comfort with minimal ingredients. They are the coziest, creamiest potatoes ...