This post is sponsored by “Always Eat After 7PM,” but the opinions expressed below are my own. I have been wanting to find a diet plan that both Josh and I can easily follow. We both want to shed some weight but were wanting something that could work for the both of us so that we weren’t stuck preparing ten different meals a day. Click here to check out this video that discusses the science behind the diet. What really grabbed our attention was that this diet was based around a bigger meal at dinner time and indulging in desserts while still burning fat! It is not too far off from our usually eating habits, so we are anxious to get started and start burning fat overnight. What ... read more
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Crawfish/Shrimp Fettucini
Hey y'all! How are ya'll surviving quarantine? My husband and I have been tackling things around the house in-between work and homeschooling. I started off by painting our breakfast nook which has now expanded into the dining room and we are currently awaiting scaffolding so that we can tackle our main living space! I've learned so much about the paint color selection process that I will be sharing a blog post on it soon! Okay, so on to the fettucini! If you are a purist and love to cook authentic Italian dishes, you will have to step outside of the box for this recipe. I love a good fettucini alfredo (my favorite cheat meal), but you cannot put both of these dishes in the same ... read more
Fun Easter Craft!
I know that everyone has seen, or executed the painters tape/sidewalk chalk project that is all over the web right now. We decided to do something similar, but with a little twist! I wanted to incorporate a religion lesson into it as well. I started with painters tape (I suggest using a more narrow tape if you have it). I eyeballed and marked out my cross in the middle of my window. Then I branched off from there, creating different shape triangles until my window was all taped off. Tip: use sissors to cut the tape to maintain clean lines. I messed up in a few places and quickly learned my lesson! Next, we took Crayola Washable Paint and a wide paintbrush and started painting our ... read more
I did a 3 day Juice Cleanse and here’s what happened!
Ok, ya'll! I did a 3 day juice cleanse and here is what happened! I am going to be honest with ya, I was skeptical about this whole thing. My husband came home over the course of a few weeks talking about this juice cleanse that he kept following along with and how he wanted to try it. Hold up, swole up... nah homeboy, remember that time you tried that body builder program to get cut when you were competing for a power lifting competition and I threatened to go stay at my parents until you finished because you were so grouchy? Yea Hulk smash, I will take one for the team, be your test dummy and try it out before you do. So here's how it went! Let me preface by saying that I had the ... read more
Mardi Gras Mambo
Growing up in South Louisiana was amazing. I was lucky enough to be born into the Cajun culture and for that, I am forever thankful. We are born with a spice for life, family is everything, there is a festival every weekend and we love any excuse to make a huge meal and celebrate. A huge part of our culture is Mardi Gras, a huge celebration that runs from the Epiphany until Ash Wednesday. It wasn't until I moved to the Houston area almost 9 years ago, did I realize that everywhere else, it really is just Tuesday. I also found myself explaining to strangers that I do bring my children to Mardi Gras and that the celebration is not at all what they were thinking. Yes, you do have some ... read more
ADHD Awareness Month
I've gone back and forth about writing this post, I even journaled some of this even before my site went live. As I am sitting here looking at the paperwork and preparing to test another son, ironically during ADHD awareness month, I am deciding to bare it all and open up about how it affects our family. When our second born turned three, we were absolutely puzzled at his new behavior. Imagine "threenager" but times 20! Our usually quiet, loving, self soothing child was giving us a run for our money. At first, we thought that it was due to baby #3 making his entrance... except he didn't outgrow it and he just got worse. When he turned 4, my mom and sister suggested that I ask our ... read more
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm sure you are thinking, "really Mitzi, three recipe posts in a row?!" The answer is yes! You see, I thought that this recipe was gone for good and I need it readily available for the fall. Krusteaz has changed their packaging and no longer include this AMAZING recipe on the box. I am not a huge pumpkin spice fan, but my husband and boys crave everything pumpkin this time of year. I just happened to come across this mix several years ago, and well, we don't make bread with it because these cookies are to die for! Now when shopping for the mix, it has to be the Krusteaz Quick Bread Mix, Pumpkin Spice Coffeehouse style. I have found it at Sam's, Costco, HEB and Target in the past. ... read more
Red Beans and Rice
Believe it or not, there are two southern staples that I have been trying to love for as long as I can remember. The first thing is sweet tea (or any tea for that matter). I have seriously been sipping on tea for years and while I have come to like some teas, I just can't get my taste buds on board on liking sweet tea. The second thing is beans! Any sort of beans! My mom always had a rule and that was to taste a spoonful of everything on my plate before I could move on to something else. It is still a rule in my home, and I have to say that after almost 34 years, I finally eat beans! The recipe below is not your typical made from scratch recipe, and I typically wont eat any Cajun food ... read more
Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Launch
I am pretty sure that I made Josh jump up a foot in the middle of Kalakaua Avenue (Honolulu, HI) when I received a message from Anicea at Jo Malone London River Oaks asking if I would like to host an event for the release of their new scent, Poppy and Barley! Of course, I said YES!!! Let me tell you, the event was every thing that I envisioned. Anicea was an absolute doll to work with throughout the entire planning process. Teacups & Saucers provided us with delectable light bites such as matcha cupcakes, dark chocolate & earl grey mousse, smoked salmon tartare, and a gourmet ham and toast. She also provided an amazing hand blended Elderflower, Lavender & Chamomile iced ... read more
Indigo Labor Day Sale!
If you have seen my stories, you know that I promised you a sneak peek on what I've ordered from one of my favorite online boutiques, Shop Indigo Closet! Please remember to use code LABORDAY to get BOGO on the entire site... plus a free gift with purchase... plus a coupon code for 40% off your next purchase!! It's such a great deal!!! If you are reading this after Labor Day, you can always use code MITZI20 for 20% off your entire purchase! So let's get started!! This Penelope Romper is the perfect transition piece as we head into fall. Especially for those of us who have to deal with the hot Houston heat until at least November! I love the way this romper fits and plan to transition ... read more