Archives for September 2015

Unbelievably Simple Skillet Lasagna

This post was sponsored by Mezzetta. All opinions are my own. Always looking for a family-pleasing, super simple dinner idea? It doesn’t get easier than this Skillet Lasagna recipe! A couple of weeks ago, I shared a recipe for Spicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs I created using one of Mezzetta’s new Napa Valley Homemade Pasta Sauces. I completely fell in love with the Spicy Marinara sauce, so I decided to try another flavor! This time I used the Tomato and Sweet Basil {Read More}

A Darling diy Wedding, Part One

Most of the images in the post were lovingly photographed by my friend Lupita Martinez, owner of Images of Rain Photography in San Antonio. I recently celebrated one of the greatest joys a mom can experience. The wedding of our son and the welcome of a new daughter! Trevor and Rachel, May 24, 2015. This (mostly) DIY wedding was extra special for me because I got to work hand-in-hand with Rachel in planning most facets of the event! We literally started planning the details the weekend {Read More}

Sunday Features {42}

Sunday Features {42} Sorry for the delay.  I was having technical difficulties! Thank you to partied with us last week at Sunday Features {41}.  As always there were some great links. Let’s check out some of them now.  We are featuring all things pumpkin. First up…You Brew My Tea has this fabulous Pumpkin Souffle Body Butter that you can make at home yourself.  Sounds so delish for the body!   Next…how about a new coffee drink?  This Maple Pumpkin Latte {Read More}

How to Up Your Social Media Marketing Game

Social media marketing really is a game. It involves experience, expertise and well-thought-out strategy. It’s also like a puzzle. There are so many pieces to try to fit together within each day. So many opportunities to spread the word… or get sucked into a social media vortex that steals hours and hours of your life! Is it time to up your game? I’ve been blogging for just over a year, and during that time, I’ve amassed a combined following of over {Read More}

Come Join the Party! Sunday Features Link Party {41}

Yay! Fall is here! And today here in Palm Desert, we are having a lovely day of only 99 degrees. Yippeee! First time in ages we’ve been in under triple digits!  There were so many great bits of inspiration at the Sunday Features {40} party. Take a look at our faves of the week! First up are these Easy to Make Breakfast Balls from Kids Activities Blog.  Yum! Next are these Spicy Sausage Balls from Teaspoon of Goodness that look so tasty and {Read More}

Spicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

These Spicy, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are so YUM! Ahhh… fall is on it’s way. And with it, flavors and recipes I shelved for the summer in favor of grilling meats and veggies during the hottest months. Lately I’ve been pondering how I can incorporate more of Tom’s traditional Italian favorites into our dinners without defaulting to calorie- and fat-laden recipes. I’m excited to share this new creation with you today! Honestly, this recipe should have the word “skinny” in the title {Read More}