Warning! This snack mix is totally addicting… and I am not just saying that because I am a hungry pregnant lady. Is there anything better than a salty/sweet combo? The answer is 100% NO! You all know by now that I love Valentine’s Day and I am totally obsessed with all things heart shaped, especially […]

I’m a little early, but one of my favorite holidays is Valentine’s Day and I love all of the sweet treats involved. If you have been following my website for a while now, you know I absolutely love sugar cookies, and for some reason I think they taste better in the shape of hearts. Perfectly […]

A few weeks ago I took a quick, 48 hour trip south to Palm Beach, Florida. Palm Beach is one of my favorite cities in Florida because of the lush foliage, historic architecture, fabulous shopping and restaurants. While I was there, I had the opportunity to visit the Palm Beach Outlets and get a jump […]

‘Tis the season to celebrate! At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, boughs of holly are swapped for swaying palm trees illuminated in lights. Last week I was invited to a magical evening of holiday shopping and dining at my favorite resort in Central Florida. The first stop of the evening was at the wardrobe boutique, […]

By now it has to be pretty clear that I think that edible candy eyes are one of the best baking inventions ever. Every year, I fall more in love with them and use them as often as I can September through October. These Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are more cute than scary, and another […]

The countdown to the spookiest night of the year is officially on. For kids, Halloween is a day filled with costumes, silliness, and candy, but you can add to the sweetness of the holiday with cake pops that celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. These spook-tacular bites of cake on a stick are definitely more sweet than […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Dannon Light & Fit. All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastIsOnatPublix #CollectiveBias These delicious muffins—bursting with blueberries, and with crunchy, sugary tops—are delicious with​ breakfast or with coffee any time of day. If you crave blueberry muffins from your local bakery or coffee shop, make them at home […]

The dreaded wedding seating chart. This was one of my least favorite parts of wedding planning, because let’s face it – it’s not all that exciting. Between guests that don’t RSVP on time, to last minute cancelations it can be a realllllll headache. Don’t get me started on the people that RSVP and then don’t […]

You’re engaged! It’s time to start looking for your perfect wedding venue and the dress of your dreams, but don’t forget one of the best parts of wedding prep. We’re talking about the registry. Whether you have been living together for ages or are just getting ready to merge homes, your wedding gift list is the perfect […]

Many of you probably don’t know this, but for the past few years I have worked another job while doing “The Preppy Hostess.” I started this brand in 2013, and slowly over time have turned it from a blog to a business. I actually worked various jobs since 2013, but I was never really fulfilled. […]