As some of you have probably read before, I have suffered from food allergies for years so am always on the hunt for some really healthy and hunger sustaining snacks that work well with gluten, grain, dairy and refined sugar allergies. I get asked by all of my friends and family about what snacks I…
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HANDLING MY ACNE SCARS with Jennifer Charm
Whether it’s acne scars, sun damage, or other skin issues, I feel like all women can relate to wanting perfect skin. I first started getting bad acne later in life, right when I turned 27. Over night, it felt like my body had completely changed and I had no idea what had happened. I later…
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HOW I CREATED MY GALLERY WALL with Minted (Step-by-Step)
Creating the perfect gallery wall can be really fun and satisfying but definitely a bit overwhelming to start. There are so many options and styles you could go with that deciding what your aesthetic is, let alone figuring out the steps to hang everything correctly, can be challenging. So I thought I would help you…
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TOP 5 DONUT PLACES IN LOS ANGELES
As long as I can remember, donuts have been my ultimate favorite dessert, my Kryptonite!! And as a Chef, I always strive to find the best of the best in anything culinary related. If you’re a donut lover like me, then you know, not all donuts are created equal. So I’ve cut out the work…
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WHY I DECIDED TO ELOPE
My husband I eloped a little over two years ago on New Years Eve. I never considered us “rebels” but now looking back on it, eloping on NYE is not the most traditional route! Why did my husband and I decide to elope? Well honestly, we went back and forth on it a lot. We…
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DATE IDEAS TO CREATE ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Sometimes in all the craziness of life, we forget to create on our relationships. Putting together a special date night for your partner, is the perfect way to remind the other person and yourself what you mean to each other. It’s also a great break for each other to really add some enjoyment in the…
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48 HOURS IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles has been my home for over 10 years and for the most part, it is as beautiful as you see on television, with a few not so glamorous parts. I’ve laid out my favorite parts of L.A. to visit in a 48 hour period. Make sure to read to the bottom of this…
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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PASTA
Homemade pasta is like nothing you’ve ever had…unless you’ve gone to Italy and had homemade pasta, then you know exactly what I’m talking about, and that’s why you’re here because you neeeeed to know how to make something that tastes so delicious! You will need a pasta roller/maker for this recipe. I got mine at…
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TWIST ON A CAESAR SALAD
I’ m all about a good caesar salad, but I can’t stand it when there is a heavy anchovy flavor. So, I went out to find the best caesar dressing recipe, and this is it! Instead of using anchovies for that kick of salty, intense flavor, I used capers. If you don’t know what a caper…
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LYON, THE UNDERRATED CITY!
Lyon was one of my absolute favorite cities in France. However, when I was reading other blogs about what cities to visit, it often wouldn’t be mentioned or would be mentioned only by the fact that it is rated the food capital of France. Yes, I said that. Not Paris, Lyon. But still it was…