This post is sponsored by Sparkling ICE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As soon as summer hits, it's inevitable, I always crave a good margarita. There's just something so refreshing about an ice cold, tangy beverage that includes tequila and a salt-rimmed glass that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside... or maybe that's just the tequila that makes ... Read More
Eating Organic Without Breaking the Bank | Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Recipe
I have a confession to make... I'm kind of a grocery store snob... or at least I was. Every once and awhile, as a blogger, an opportunity comes along that requires me to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new, and you guys, this was one of those opportunities. Until recently, I had always been under the impression that shopping at a "discount" grocery ... Read More
Berry Fizz Smoothies, That Are Anything But Bland
I'm fairly certain that there was a collective "hooray" exclaimed by moms everywhere over the last few week as our kids headed back to school. With this being my oldest child's first year of kindergarten, I was sad for approximately one day, before I realized that school is exactly where he needs to be, and that my life is marginally easier with only two kids at home. With that ... Read More
Coffee Toffee Crunch Brownies | #illyinspires
At this point, I feel like it goes without saying that my days are mostly motivated by coffee. With three kids under the age of five, a recent move, and a gig where I work from home, I need all of the inspiration that I can get. It's pretty rare that I get much time to myself these days, but I recently made it my goal to try to get up before my kids each day, so that I can ... Read More
Eat Healthy, Eat Local | Fresh Strawberry Salsa
Here in upstate New York, when summer rolls around, it's all about eating local. Perhaps it's because the winters are long, and there are really only a few short months when the climate is optimum for growing fresh produce. Regardless, one thing is for certain, people here love to eat healthy, pick their own fruit, and to shop the trendy local farmer's markets. There is just ... Read More
Chopped Pasta Salad
It's a little out of character for me to post more than one recipe in the same week, but the other night, I prepared one of our favorite salads for dinner. Naturally this means that I jumped on the opportunity to shoot some photos of it, in order to share it with you guys. Last summer, Mystic, Connecticut quickly became one of our favorite places to travel with the kids. We ... Read More
Thai Peanut Spaghetti Squash Noodles
If you've been following me over on Instagram, particularly my stories, then you probably know that I've been sticking to a (mostly) paleo diet for the last several weeks. Both my husband and I decided awhile ago, that we wanted to take a stab at eating foods that are considered "paleo" as much as possible. What does this mean exactly? In a nutshell, it means that we're trying ... Read More
Take-Out Makeover | Quinoa Fried Rice
Who doesn't love a good take-out meal? Indulging in a freshly delivered pizza is one of my favorite pastimes, but in the new year I've been making a valid effort to stay on track and eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet. That doesn't mean that I haven't been craving the good stuff though. I'm a firm believer in treating yourself, but I also think there are ways to ... Read More
Paleo-Friendly Maple Latte Recipe
A huge thank you to Ninja Coffee Bar® Sytem for keeping me caffeinated on the regular and for sponsoring this post. As always, all of the thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Kozy & Co. In this house, coffee is life. As in, please don't bother me until I've had my first sip. I don't even think I can blame ... Read More
Sweet & Salty Peppermint Bark with Chocolate Wavy Lays
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetnSaltyHoliday #CollectiveBias 'Tis the season of indulgence, and when it comes holiday inspired treats, peppermint flavored anything rules my world. When the holidays roll around, I always try to come up with some sort of festive treat to make and package up ... Read More
