Blueberry Crumb Bars

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I’ve got a cheater’s way of making blueberry pie.  Interested? I know that baking a pie can be an intimidating task, especially the crust part.  I used to feel that way for a very long time.  I avoided making pies because I thought it was an impossible task for me.  Then one day I made a blueberry peach pie for my husband for his birthday.  I wish I could tell you that it was a happy ending, but in fact, the pie turned out kind of nasty.  In my defense, I picked the worst pie to try first because it’s extremely …

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Pesto Caprese Zucchini Noodle Salad

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I tried a cycle/spin class for the first time.  The good news is that I survived.  The bad news is that I don’t think I’ll ever go again. Let me back up for a minute.  I’ve been taking a kickboxing class at a local karate place for the past three and a half years.  I absolutely love it.  Unfortunately the owner is no longer offering the class so now I’ve been forced to join a gym.  They offer a wide variety of classes so I decided to go outside of my comfort zone and try something new.  Go me or …

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Berry Kiss Smoothie

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Who else is stuffed from Memorial Day weekend (aka the all you can eat unofficial start of summer BBQ food bonanza weekend)? If you are like me then you’re looking to have lighter meals to try to help compensate for the damage done from the weekend.  I instantly think of smoothies as a sure fire way to a light and healthy meal.  Of course not all smoothies are healthy but this one is.  This one is dairy free (if that’s the sort of thing that you’re into or just looking to try something different).  Plus this one has got some “stick with ya” powers, …

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Stuff I’m Into: Road Trip Essentials

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Who else is excited for the upcoming holiday three day weekend?  A lot of us are planning road trips so I thought that this would be a great time to share with you what I think are the road trip essentials. [T-shirt / Jeans / Leopard flats] Comfort chic outfit.  Wearing comfy clothes is key and a classic t-shirt and jeans (or jean shorts) does the trick for me.  Not only is that comfort at its finest moment but it’s an easy outfit to put together.  Plus it’s a great casual look if you’re meeting up with people at your destination.  (In …

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Avocado Egg in a Bagel

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It’s only Wednesday but I’ve already got “weekend breakfast” on the brain. A “weekend breakfast” is the kind of breakfast that you indulge in on a day when you don’t care about calories (because we all know that calories don’t count on weekends).  Maybe your Saturday morning will involve some fluffy pancakes, or a huge stack of waffles, or even some yummy apple pie (there’s no judging here).  Last weekend I decided to combine two of my favorite breakfasts into one fantabulous meal. This meal is part egg in a bread/hole (depending on what you call it), part avocado toast, and …

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