When I joined Facebook a million years ago, I remember seeing a lot of people post about what they were making or baking, and I saw sooooo many Banana Bread recipes on Facebook. I laughed, and was like, why would anyone care about your Banana Bread??? Well, here I am posting MY Banana Bread recipe online -- so I guess I should apologize for being so judgy all those years ago, LOL. We all have bananas turning brown on our counter (and lettuce turning brown in the fridge but th

As I was going through the drive-thru at my local fast food restaurant for my kids (ok, maybe I grabbed some curly fries for me too...), the cheeseburger meal my son wanted came with a soft drink... but he didn't want the soft drink, so I ordered myself a sweet tea instead. As I drove away with the sun roof open, sun shining on my hair, sipping my sweet tea, I thought... this would make a great martini (not while driving, of course!) I got home, ran to the kitchen, brewed som

Sometimes I want something chocolate-y but don't want to make a whole cake for fear that I might eat the entire thing, so instead, I opt for an individual chocolate cake...in a mug! This recipe is made with ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry so you can make it any time! And it's quick and easy too. Garnish with white chocolate and milk chocolate chips, some fresh colorful fruit, (clementine, raspberries, or strawberries) for a pop of color... and don't fo

It’s just a matter of time before things get dirty, it’s just a fact of life. Counters get dirty when you prepare meals, clothes get dirty when you wear them and bathroom floor grout gets dirty when you walk on them for hours, days, and years. So one day, when I looked down at my master bathroom grout on the floor, I was shocked to see how dirty it was. I didn’t really have the money or the means to have a professional come in and regrout so I took to the trusty internet to f

Two things I love in life (besides my kids!) are... mangoes and the beach and it is no surprise that when the weather gets warmer, I shift from sweaters and red wine to fruitier, lighter cocktails that are perfect for enjoying at home... or at the beach! Here is my Mango Madness Cocktail... it's light and fruity, it's refreshing and effervescent, and even has a spicy kick. Serve it in a fun mason jar or your favorite cocktail glass. Garnish with a festive straw (or a paper um