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Easy Low Calorie Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Two years ago, I took the leap and decided I officially wanted to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, I wasn’t ready to give up all of the things I loved! Fried rice is amazing and so tasty and I just wasn’t ready to give that up! Of course, cooking at home is always healthier than eating out, so I decided to experiment at home making fried rice until I came up with something I thought tasted delicious and was still a healthier alternative. This chicken fried rice is the perfect lunch or dinner and it’s so quick…
10 Things to Know Before You Adopt a Dog
I spent my whole life with dogs and I just adore them! As soon as I graduated college, I was itching to get a dog. I met Oliver four months after graduating and I just knew I had to have him. He is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, but he hasn’t been easy! I am going to list some ups and downs and generally just things that I believe you need to consider before getting a dog. Getting your first dog is very different than living with a family pet that your parents…
My Friend and I Checked Out the New Palisades Village!
Over the weekend, my friend Val and I checked out the new Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades, California. If you’re not familiar with the area, it’s a bit northwest of Santa Monica. It is the cutest little outdoor shopping mall! Not to mention, they have the best photo ops, and you know ya girl loves a good photo op. While shopping around, Val and I came across this cute bakery inside called Sweet Laurel – Real Baked Goods. It was a health foods grain free bakery! They sell all kinds of baked cookies from cakes to brownies and they…
10 Ways I Lost 30 Pounds
In January of 2017, I started my weight loss journey. I know some of you may think that thirty pounds in two years isn’t a lot, but I have never been happier. In previous attempts to lose weight, I always set a date for myself, like, “I will lose X amount of pounds by June 1st” or “I will lose X amount of pounds by Christmas”. This time around, I set no date, and it was so freeing! By not setting a deadline, I don’t get discouraged as easily. I don’t see that “I only have 1…
How to Have a Fall Photoshoot for Your Pup in SoCal
I love living in California, but man do I miss seeing the leaves change color! I’ve lived on the East Coast my whole life and one of those homes was in the woods where the leaves would change colors, from vibrant reds to sunny oranges. I also love taking photos of my dog, Oliver, whenever possible. Last year, I had the idea to take fall themed pictures of him, but how would I do that when everything in LA still looks so green, fresh and new? In this blog post, I’ll be giving you some of my tips…