I love a good mock-tail (and cocktail too) and was feeling in the mood to make one tonight. Introducing my fizz-tinguished citrus twist...see what I did there?! This is a light, refreshing, mix of citrus and is a nice way to top off the end of the workday. See the recipe below! Ingredients: 1 can... Continue Reading →
Little Libbie’s 5 Steps to a Stress-Free First Thanksgiving
Thinking about hosting your first Thanksgiving next week? This experience could be very overwhelming very quickly but with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can make it happen (and enjoy it)! Here's a 'cheat sheet' of five easy steps to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience: Step 1: Plan Ahead! Start by... Continue Reading →
LL Recipe Review: Half Baked Harvest Garlicky Greens Pizza
There is something fun about making your own pizza and I think Half Baked Harvest does a really nice job making her recipes easy and delicious. Here's my take on the Garlicky Greens Pizza recipe that is featured in her "everyday" cookbook: Time and Effort: Easy ( <30 min prep + baking time) Skill Level: Easy to... Continue Reading →
LL Recipe Review: Joanna Gaines “After School” Banana Bread
It's gotten chilly outside and, to me, there is just something about warm banana bread that makes me so happy when we head into fall. I decided to make one of my all-time favorite banana bread recipes this week - Joanna Gaines "After School Banana Bread" recipe linked here or check it out in her... Continue Reading →
Dear Little Libbie: How do you Meal Plan for the week?
I love this question because I have personally focused on this throughout the year to make my life easier during the week! Between full-time jobs, social plans, self-care, etc. it can be difficult to put effort into meals each night. Sometimes by the time I'm finished working, walking the dog, working out, it is 7pm... Continue Reading →
Dear Little Libbie, I’m afraid to host. What can I do to feel more comfortable?
Hosting can be super fun but also very stressful. It seems like the world has set an expectation of perfection when it comes to having people over to your home. Magazines show perfectly cleaned homes with plenty of seating, matching dishes, beautiful linens, etc. Pinterest shows pretty photos of food that is plated like a... Continue Reading →
Kitchen Hack: Organizing Spices
In every apartment and home I've lived in (5 places in the past 9 years!), I have struggled with an easy, effective way to store spices. They're so tricky - they come in all different types of containers, in different sizes, and there are a LOT of different spices you need to make recipes. Through... Continue Reading →
Top 5: Items to Invest in for Your First Apartment
Are you about to move into your first home or apartment? It is easy to think through all the things you may need after boxes are in the new place and panic buy everything. I learned the hard way of what to invest in and what to not worry about (especially if you have a... Continue Reading →
