How I’m cutting my grocery bill in HALF

I always thought of myself as a pretty frugal spender at the grocery store. Yes, I had certain things I've always splurged on, like a high quality protein powder or an extra bottle of wine.. I even believed that my budget of sticking to $150 per week for my family of three seemed very reasonable.…

Pantry staples to make life healthier and meal prep easier

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I am a big proprietor of meal prep and clean eating. I often post short videos of my latest grocery hauls in which I will briefly mention the items I purchased as well as give a little description of what I may be using them for…

2-step meal prep: a beginner’s guide

What pops up when you type #mealprep into your social media search bar? Food storage boxes packed with ground turkey, cubed sweet potatoes and vibrant strings of green beans all nestled together; bulk packages of the trendiest health foods posed for a photo-op on a kitchen counter; a shot taken from above of someone's grocery…

Mama-style marinara sauce

Let me get this straight: there is absolutely nothing wrong with being in a pinch for time and picking up a jar of pre-made marinara sauce to whip up some quick spaghetti. But when your taste buds are craving some good old fashioned pasta, you don't need to call your great grandma or go digging…

#SparkleVoxBox review (how I get free stuff)

If you've taken a casual scroll through my Instagram (@mylivingbeautiful) then you've probably seen that I've been the recipient of lots of products sent to me for free. Most of this is sent to me absolutely gratis thanks to this awesome company called Influenster. In exchange for your honest opinion, Influenster will send you "VoxBoxes" which…