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April Low Carb Cocktail: Blood Orange Pomegranate Mai Tai
I know what you’re thinking… Can this really be the first low-carb rum cocktail you’ve made?! And the answer is yes. If you’re a type one diabetic over the age of 21, you are probably aware of the pure destruction that a Mai Tai, or any rum drink for that matter, can have on your…
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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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February Monthly Favorites
I’ve always found that I am more inspired, motivated, and ready for the new year in February than I am in January. I don’t know if it’s because days are slowly becoming longer, the season of love makes me a little extra happy, or if I just realize that spring is right around the corner.…
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February Low Carb Cocktail: Rose & Elderflower Love Potion
I love the month of February. I love the hearts, the colors, the feeling of ~ love ~ in the air. The combination of Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day is probably one of my favorite holidays of the year (aside from Halloween of course). I love showering those I care about in my love annually.…
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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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January Low Carb Cocktail: Jalapeño Ginger Mule
The new year is here and after a month of working hard, it’s time for another monthly low carb cocktail. This January, I created one of the tastiest cocktails to date: The Jalapeño Ginger Mule! After numerous requests, I am so happy to finally feature a mule as my monthly cocktail. A fun twist on…
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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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My Favorite Things: 2020 Edition
As 2020 rolls to a close and we all let out a very long sigh of relief, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of the items that made my year a little bit brighter. These are my favorite things that kept me occupied, made life easier, and added value to a year…
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December Low Carb Cocktail: Santa’s Holiday Nog
Happy Holidays! Let’s curl up by the fire, sip on a festive cocktail, and reflect on the weirdest year ever. I’ve loved sharing a new low carb drink recipe every month of 2020 and plan on continuing to share fun recipes to make at home throughout the new year. Santa’s Holiday Nog is a staple…
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Cup Of Oj Special Edition Gift Box Made for Type 1 Diabetics
I am SO EXCITED to finally share something BIG that we’ve been working on for months! This year, I collaborated with Be With Blue to bring you a special edition Cup of Oj gift box made with some of my favorite type 1 diabetes items! The box includes a bunch of awesome items including an…
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Holiday Gift Guides 2020: T1d, Under $50, Small Business + More!
This year I decided to step my gift guide blog post up a notch and include some other options besides gifts for only Type 1 Diabetics. I included a guide with gifts under $50, a guide for the men in your life, and a guide to shop small and support small businesses this holiday season.…
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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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Spooky October Low Carb Cocktails + REcipe Pairings
If you’re here for the boos, do I have just the thing for you! 👻 I’m excited to announce a fun twist to this month’s low carb cocktail, or OCT-tail if you will. 😜🎃 I made not one, not two, but three low carb cocktails to enjoy all spooky season long! But that’s not all……
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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…
