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Kid-Friendly Caprese Pasta Salad

July 17, 2016 in Best Of, Food & Recipes - 3 Comments

This summer, meals have been pretty light and effortless. To be honest, my kitchen creations have come to a halt as I focus on simplifying. That's my fancy way of saying that I haven't felt like doing much cooking and that's a-okay with my family. One day, I will be on top of meal planning and… Read More »

Summer Meal: Easy Grilled Jambalaya

July 2, 2016 in Best Of, Food & Recipes - 1 Comment

I’m all about quick and easy ways to celebrate the holiday without overexerting myself. Today, I’m excited to share a quick meal idea that will be sure to wow guests at your upcoming summer gatherings.

Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Salsa

May 27, 2016 in Best Of, Food & Recipes - 21 Comments

This post is sponsored by Yoplait. Thanks for supporting our site partners! Summer break is almost here and I am counting down the days until Jayden gets out of school. June the first is when lazy days begin, my friend. Okay, not really. Summer is when we actually start doing more; more of what we love without… Read More »

Stepping Out

May 25, 2016 in Best Of, Fashion, NW Indiana - 16 Comments

Today, I'm teaming up with Zappos and Crocs sharing how we welcome summer break at one of our favorite hangout spots! Spring marks the start of my new year for a few reasons. The weather gets a whole lot nicer, thunderstorms start rolling in, the grass almost glows a vibrant green, and flowers come into bloom. Spring starts the… Read More »

Pamper Me Pixie

May 20, 2016 in Best Of, Disney Lifestyle, Pregnancy & Baby - 13 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Baby. All opinions are 100% mine. Having a baby girl sure is different. I mean not entirely different... but different. I really had no idea what to expect. I figured it'd be like having the boys, but with dresses, tutus, and glitter... oh… Read More »

Akilah’s Nose: What is Frontonasal Dysplasia/Median Cleft Face?

May 19, 2016 in Best Of, Kids, Pregnancy & Baby - 20 Comments

Akilah Skye, our long-awaited baby girl, came to us on the sixteenth day of August, after a very short labor of just three hours. Upon her descent, she was scooped up, wrapped in a blanket and placed into my arms.

Why Cloth Menstrual Pads Are Awesome

May 11, 2016 in Best Of, Thrive - 9 Comments

Earth Day, which was a few weeks ago, usually sparks conversations on how much more we could be doing to preserve the earth. One of the best things I've done for myself and Earth was switching to more sustainable feminine hygiene products. When it comes down to it, millions of female products are thrown in the trash... even flushed down the toilet (please don't… Read More »

Baked Brown Sugar And Garlic Chicken

May 3, 2016 in Best Of, Food & Recipes, Thrive - 27 Comments

This post is sponsored by Kitchen Fair. Thanks for your continued support of Sophistishe and the brands we believe in! This year, I'm focusing on leading a simpler life. In the kitchen, this means decluttering and getting back to the basics of cooking, and focusing on effortless meals that require little prep and ingredients. I bake a lot… Read More »

DIY Photo Gallery Wall

April 28, 2016 in Best Of, Decor, Disney Lifestyle, Photography - 1 Comment

I've been spending some time away trying to declutter, purge, and complete little projects around the house. It's been therapeutic tending to home and moving slowly for once. But I'm back today to share a quick and easy project that I tackled; a gallery wall in our hall. This wall in our hall had been… Read More »

Key Lime Pi Froyo Breakfast Treats

March 14, 2016 in Best Of, Food & Recipes - 13 Comments

This post is sponsored by Yoplait®. Thanks for supporting our site partners! I'm trying to get back into the habit of making special treats for the kids. And by special, I mean taking something simple and putting a twist on it. The boys both love yogurt and they've been asking for popsicles, so I thought I'd… Read More »