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March Low Carb Cocktail: Smoky Basil Margarita
Our first mezcal cocktail creation is here as the perfect, garden-inspired start to springtime! The smoky mezcal pairs brilliantly with the herbal notes of the basil and cucumber, making this cocktail a savory addition to your evening festivities. Shake these ingredients together for a refreshing drink to celebrate any warm-weather weekend. SMOKY BASIL MARGARITA I…
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Super Bowl Charcuterie Spread
The big game is back and since we’re still spending the majority of our time at home, it’s important to bring our charcuterie A-game to this event. Now, this board is a little different than your usual cheese, meat, and cracker covered spread. A Super Bowl Charcuterie Board requires a specific equation of veggies, chips,…
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January Monthly Favorites
Like most people during the first month of the year, I spent January trying to get my life back together after the holidays. I’ve organized, I’ve cleaned, I’ve worked, I’ve done some art, I’ve made some cocktails… You know, the “time to get back into the swing of things” type of month. I’m excited to…
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Low Carb Starbucks Drink Favorites – Fall / Winter 2020
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably been keeping up with my low carb starbucks drink favorites from this past fall / winter season. Starting last September, I have compiled a number of drink swaps to cut down on carbohydrates and make their popular drinks a little easier on our blood sugars. You’ll find…
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November Low Carb Cocktail: Lemon Ginger Bourbon
As the weather gets cooler and we start bundling up, there’s one essential cocktail to take the festivities up a notch — a Low Carb Lemon Ginger Bourbon. There’s no better way to spend this socially distant holiday season than curled up by the turkey with an immune-boosting, tummy taming, throat soothing cocktail that warms…
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Three Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Won’t Ruin Your Blood Sugar
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and whether you are hosting the entire family or just cooking for a few, it’s helpful to have your blood sugars under control for the evening. Every Thanksgiving, I try to enjoy myself by eating whatever I want, which unfortunately ends with struggling to calculate my carbohydrates properly and…
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October Monthly Favorites
Since another month has flown by, (can you believe that October is almost over?) it’s time to share my October favorite things! Over the past month, I’ve been enjoying a few items that have made my October days a little more enjoyable. These items range from closet must-haves, holiday hosting accessories, and one of my…
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September Monthly Favorites
After a brief hiatus from sharing my five fav items each month, I am back with my September Monthly Favorites! These are items that I’ve been enjoying throughout this month that range from clothing items I’ve been living in, crafts or hobbies that have kept me sane, diabetes accessories that make my life easier, or…
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Navigating College Life With Type 1 Diabetes
College can seem like uncharted territory when living with type 1 diabetes, especially if you’re moving away from your main support system. On top of figuring out a new campus, getting good grades, and making new friends, you’re also figuring out how to take care of yourself in a brand new environment. In 2012 I…