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1 Step Lavender Frosé Recipe

Not going to lie, taste testing this Lavender Frosé recipe at 9am on a Monday morning was one of the funnier perks of my job. That was until I realized “taste testing” was followed by 2 major meeting… Oops! Those are the times I like to consider eating & drinking “research” for my job. Anyway, […]

Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Now that I have the big move to LA ahead of me it’s time to swap out the real apple pies for something on the lighter side. It’s true what they say about LA, everyone is SO. FREAKIN’. HEALTHY. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good avocado toast as much as the next person but for every […]

Mini Turkey Burger Sliders With Sweet Potato Buns Recipe

Anyone else in need of a major detox after this past holiday weekend?! We spent it in NYC eating all the pizza, pasta, ice cream, & candy in the worrrrld. It was an absolutely amazing weekend but we know it’s been a weekend of eating when our bodies actually crave healthy food… We made a big batch of these mini turkey […]

Circus Cookie Brownies Recipe

These brownies are basically everything you wanted as a kid & as an adult combined into one delicious recipe. They’re adorable, fun, colorful, loaded with sprinkles & circus cookies as your 5 year old self would have requested. At the same time they’re fudgey, packed with chocolate chips, gooey yet have a crispy top just as your adult self […]

2 Step Blueberry Lemon Pie Recipe

This pie you guys. It’s next level good. Not tryna be cocky over here but it’s seriously so delicious! The combination of the tart pie with a super sweet, buttery crust makes for the most perfect summer treat. It would be so lovely for a 4th of July party since after all, everyone else will […]

1 Step Mushroom Arugula Parmesan Pasta Recipe – Public Lives, Secret Recipes

This farmers market pasta recipe can easily be adapted for any season. Since it’s currently summer we opted for a lighter yet extremely flavorful mushroom & arugula dish tossed with equally light angel hair pasta. As the seasons change, visit your local farmers market to find what produce is currently in season. We love the idea of […]

Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

When we can make a healthy treat taste like our favorite desserts, that’s the dream, people. When it takes just 1 step & barely any effort? Well, is there anything bigger than a dream…? After creating our cookie dough chia seed pudding recipe we knew we had to do more & who doesn’t love some good ‘ole strawberry cheesecake. The basis […]

Puppy Playdate

Chicago has been SO lucky with our weather lately. Regardless of nearly everyday saying “thunderstorms” on the weather app, it continues to be sunny & gorgeous. This past weekend we hung out with Ali Stone & her adorable pup Obi (how stinkin’ cute is he!!) at the beach. This outfit was absolutely perfect for transitioning from beach to […]

Blueberry Lemon Cookie Dough Recipe

Uh WOAH you guys this cookie dough is honestly one of our favorite recipes we’ve ever made. And we rarely ever say that. Like we hesitated even sharing this recipe with you & just opening up a cookie dough store instead because it’s that good. But we’re nice & decided to share it with you. You’re welcome. The best […]

How To Throw The Ultimate Beach Picnic

We kicked off the start of summer with the most epic beach picnic over MDW. It was such a blast & so easy to put together that we wanted to show you guys exactly how you can do the same! What You’ll Need: 1. Cozy Blankets & Pillows: These are essential to ensure all your guests are comfortable […]