Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Pecan Cookies
The perfect blend of pumpkin spice and nutty, these moist cookies taste like little bites of the classic holiday pie, especially when they're warm! In addition, they are low in sugar and both gluten-free and dairy-free! Super easy to whip up, these Pumpkin Spice Pecan Cookies are an ideal healthy treat for kids (and grown-ups!) during the holiday season or any time of the year when your sweet tooth needs a boost. We recently added them to a sweets board for a family night around the fire and couldn't keep them in stock! Enjoy and let us know your thoughts in comments below. Happy "pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice" ...Read more.
MSL’s Fall 2020 Fashion Trend Guide
Summer is a distant memory and the weather has edged into cooler temps and patio weather -- at least here in Phoenix. Patio weather is more welcome than ever as we feel safer dining outside during our ongoing pandemic (ugh).... but we digress. Let's get back to the always uplifting, joy-inducing topic of fall fashion! Fall style is our favorite -- artful layering, rich textures, luxe fabrics, supple leathers, ornate embellishments and cozy knits. Give us ALLLL of it. Here's an overview of what's trending this season in fashion, plus fall beauty tips from celebrity makeup artist Lisa Moore. Hint: It's all about the ...Read more.
GI Rescue Recipes: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Chia Muffins
Fall is pumpkin season and we are indulging in it all, from Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Pumpkin Carmel candles. YUM. One of the biggest challenges on the Low FODMAP diet is finding baked goods and easy-to-grab snacks that taste great and are kid-approved. “Always on the run” is part of our mom lifestyle and in order to adhere successfully to this limited diet, it’s important to stock items you can have at the ready or take to activities and in the car. These muffins are not only delicious, but they are also dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and low in sugar. More importantly, they are perfect for satisfying ...Read more.
Easy Almond Thumbprint Cookies
These detectable little cookies are so easy to make and simply delicious. It's very hard to stop at just one. And, bonus... they're dairy-free and gluten-free! We love Almond Thumbprint Cookies for kids' school lunches, afternoon tea, on-the-go snacks, or dessert with coffee after dinner. It's almost impossible to eat just one! The recipe is also a healthier take on this holiday favorite (relatively low in sugar), and makes a terrific treat to bake and take in a pretty tin as a hostess gift to your next dinner party. If you give the recipe a whirl, please let us know what you think in the comments below. Happy ...Read more.
Arizona Midday | 5 Ways to Elevate Your Fall Style
September has arrived! Following the summer that wasn't.... and we are SO ready for the cool down and all things fall! Still in quarantine-baking mode, I made my seasonal pumpkin chocolate chip muffins yesterday... why not start early? And, with schools and businesses starting to open up, it's time to start thinking about trading our stay-at-home casual wear for actual clothes we don't mind being seen wearing in public. While you won't catch us venturing out without a mask for the foreseeable future, they can't take away fall fashion from us! On Arizona Midday, I show five ways to elevate your fall style and how to wear ...Read more.
Arizona Midday | How to Nail Work-From-Home Style
Working from home may sound like a dream... and this dream has turned into a reality for many of us during the pandemic. However, working from home is not without its challenges. Raise your hand if you found yourself staying makeup-free in your pajamas or sweats all day instead of getting ready like you would do if you were going to work. Yeah, I thought so. Did you also notice that you weren't quite as productive? Or found yourself scrambling to get ready for a last-minute zoom call? We are so feeling you. This said, work-from-home style can be comfortable and pulled together at the same time. On Arizona Midday, I show ...Read more.
Arizona Midday | Stylish & Practical Face Masks
The latest "can't-leave-home-without-it" accessory is the face mask. Virtually overnight, the coronavirus pandemic has launched a new era in fashion where the mask is the star. Yes, pop singer Ariana Grande and her fans were ahead of their time. Now, many brands and fashion houses have jumped into the ring and are creating masks to sell in bundles or to benefit healthcare workers. However, it's important to recognize that all masks are not created equal when it comes to actually serving the purpose to protect the wearer or others around them, thus helping to flatten the curve. On Arizona Midday, I talk about what to look ...Read more.
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