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Healthy Chocolate Bites Recipe

Finding a snack that’s both enjoyable & healthy can be challenging. Add in an on-the-go factor & it’s near impossible. That is, until now! We’ve come up with a super easy recipe that makes the perfect snack. Made of melted dark chocolate & topped with nuts, seeds, & dried fruits, this snack is one the […]

Nutella Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

Fall only means one thing in girls ages 15-25 eyes: pumpkin spiced latte. Seriously, the fuss about it takes over my life: Instagram–or all social media for that matter, buzz on the streets, & don’t even think about standing in line at Starbucks as it’s all you’ll be hearing. So it may come as a surprise to you all that […]

Cookie Dough Milkshake Recipe

If you’re on Instagram (seriously though, who isn’t?) you’ve definitely seen those incredible milkshakes from Australia. Topped with donuts, filled with nutella, & overflowing with goodness the only issue with these shakes is that I’m not in Australia. That’s why I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands & create my own delicious milkshake. In under […]

Blueberry Floral Macaron Cake Recipe

With fall quickly approaching (ah!) it only seemed appropriate to celebrate the end of summer with a delicious dessert filled with all of my summertime favorites: flowers, macarons, & berries. A naked cake is a super simple & trendy style that tastes as good as it looks! Filled with layers of frosting equal in size […]

Lake Geneva Style Diary

I spent this past week in possibly the cutest town of all time, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. If you’re in the midwest & looking for an escape, this town is exactly where you need to be. Located an hour and a half outside Chicago, Lake Geneva has some of the best restaurants, views, & hotels you could […]

Goat Cheese Pastry

When I crave something, I crave something. Although advised otherwise, I typically give into the cravings. I know, I know I sound like a 9 month pregnant woman (no, no I’m not) but I just can’t help it! So when I wanted goat cheese last week I told myself, “don’t just sit there & eat it on […]

Raspberry Chocolate Cake Recipe

I’ve been told numerous times before that I’m indecisive. Ironically, if it is a big decision, for instance something that relates to business or family, I can make the decision immediately. However if it has anything at all to do with food & ordering at a restaurant, I’m hopeless. I can’t tell you the amount of […]

Create + Cultivate Chicago

This past week I attended Create + Cultivate, a create conference for digital influencers & entrepreneurs, in Chicago. At the conference I had the pleasure of meeting some incredibly successful bloggers, business moguls, puppies (yup!), & so many others not to mention they had insanely good food (obviously very important to mention). Check out my photo diary […]