SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER TIME… I love and hate summer in all the same breath. I love being warm and toasty but I hate baking and sweating in the sun. In high school my friends would come down the shore for the weekend at my parents summer retreat, “Camp Ritter”. A sweet summer bungalow that grew from a Sears and Roebuck… View Post
NOTE: I am in NJ, if your state has more cases of COVID, please take care of yourself and stay home. Throw a Stylish & Safe Star-Spangled Summer Party — with help from your clean entertaining expert…. It’s finally gorgeous outside—and it might be time to get together. Are you thinking of having a few special friends over? I have… View Post
Want to treat your dad this Father’s Day? Don’t stress—these gift ideas are totally dad-worthy. There are even plenty of options to choose from. Whether he’s into popcorn, cookies, tech, cooking, or could just use a good self-care moment, the perfect gift for Dad is right here. Plus, these gifts are good for any gifting situation, so if you’re on the lookout for the… View Post
This Mother’s Day, I reflect on the kind of mom I am. I have great mom moments and really BAD ones too. Especially being in quarantine, we are spending SO much more “quality” time together. My sons are 18 & 16 this summer and I am looking at this time as a gift. Both my kids will be at college… View Post
Pantry Cocktails, Snacks, and Dinner Yes! Using what we have in the house is more important than ever and being creative is the key. Learning how to make easy & fast meals from the pantry is such an important skill! Whether you are able to get to the grocery store or not, let’s use more of what you have. Tomatoes have… View Post
How To Start Your Day Off Right Are you considering moving to clean eating, but cannot find the time to start? It may be that clean eating sounds like an entire lifestyle shift, one that requires proper planning and proper initiation. You may be putting it off until you get a few days off from work or when that one… View Post
Fill Up on These Fat-Burning Lunch Ideas When it comes time for lunch, you want to keep that metabolism up by choosing ingredients that will help you to keep burning more fat for the rest of the day. These lunches provide a good balance of nutrients that are going to help you stay on track around midday. Lunch ideas: Grilled… View Post
NOOO! I am not kidding. “Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes or the Modern Mixologist” was in OPRAH MAGAZINE! It’s just unbelievable. They asked if we could re-tool a recipe for the magazine. Here it is in print! The Berry Jamboree Loaded with antioxidants and refreshing flavors, this drink is quite simply the jam! Recommended Barware: Rocks Glass or Highball Ingredients: 3-5… View Post
Burn More Fat with These Smoothies Burning fat includes a good balance of diet and exercise. In terms of your nutrition, smoothies are a great place to burn fat. They often include fruits and other ingredients that help to give you energy and boost your metabolism. Give some of these smoothie recipes a try. Mango Smoothie If you like mango… View Post
