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Need a fun cocktail to put you on your derriere? It’s straight liquor so be cautious of how much you drink. It’s a bit sweet but a good time! I chose the name The Irish Latina because of the ingredients. A little Irish, a little caramel … The Irish Latina Ingredients: 1.25 oz Smirnoff Kissed Caramel .5 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Whipped Cream Directions: Shake ingredients over ice and top with whipped cream! Can’t get much simpler than that! Enjoy {Read More}
Can you believe it? We are into our fourth week of the Slim by the Summer Fitness and Health Challenge. We have been rocking our fitness goals and watching the pounds slide! With over 30 members and the participant list growing each week, the motivation and encouragement is coming on strong! Join us, won’t you? A couple of highlights from last week’s challenge : Lanaya {yep, that’s me!} won the weekly Starbucks Gift Card We had nine new participants join {Read More}
Here is a recipe from my best friend Koren! She blogs about fitness and her plans to balance working full time while staying fit! Go check her out at My Full Time Fit Life! You will be so excited you did! To kick off her blog I am sharing her recipe to all my readers! To get inspired about staying fit this New Year go say hello to Koren!! Ingredients: One Spaghetti Squash 3 Whole Cloves of Garlic 2 Diced {Read More}
Hello there! Thank you, Lanaya for having me share a post today! I am Pamela the lovely behind Pamela’s Heavenly Treats. I love sharing healthy and yummy desserts, mainly cupcakes and cookies! I would love to have you stop by and say hello! Since its almost Christmas, I have been baking non stop, so I have many treats to choose from! Today I will be sharing a easy, yummy, delicious treat, Skinny Sugar Cookies. You can make these cookies for kids snack, they {Read More}
This past weekend we were asked to bring an appetizer over to a friend’s house for NFL Sunday! Yes! Football and food. Nothing better. Unfortunately I didn’t make the soiree as I was feeling under the weather. BUT…I did grab a couple off the finished plate for myself before Brian and Reagan left me home alone with my couch and remote control. Boo, right? We had a package of turkey sausage in the fridge, lots of garlic, bread crumbs…hmm, stuffed {Read More}
The Butterfinger is one of my favorite candy bars that I never think to buy anymore…one because I am training to run a half marathon, two because I don’t need the sugar and three, well…does there need to be a three? I was in line at the grocery store and saw one beckoning me. I was proud that I had the will power to leave it be but it got me thinking. How can I make this into a cocktail? {Read More}
Tacos are a staple in my household. I could eat them every day! I am a bit of a nut according to the people that know me best because I put ketchup on my tacos! Weird right? It’s quite tasty and I turned many college friends onto it. But…before you stop reading don’t worry, there’s no ketchup in these tacos! Tequila Lime Steak Tacos Ingredients: 1 (2 to 3-pound) flank steak 1/2 cup tequila 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice {Read More}
Ingredients: (2-3 servings) 5-6 large potatoes, cut into thin fries 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp sea salt pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Cut the potatoes into fries and place in a bowl of cold water to soak for a few minutes. Drain the water and dry the fries with paper towel. Once dry, toss the {Read More}
Picture Source This recipe has been perfected by my husband after we made a trip to Stowe, Vermont and is the talk of the party when he makes them! I’ve engineered it a little for the modern day mama and now it is genius because you can serve them in a lime and the best part ~ You only get one glass dirty! Ingredients: Tequila ~ (if your’e spoiled like my husband use Patron Silver!) Orange Flavored Liqueur ~ (again, {Read More}
This is one of the best chicken dishes ever and it is such a step up from ranch dressing for those that want a little bit more of a bite to their chicken! I’ve been making this recipe now for about six years and every time I do plates are cleaned and there are never leftovers! It’s a huge hit with Rey and Brian and if I’m ever asked to bring a plate to dinner I’m always asked to bring {Read More}
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