This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. #SweetMeetsSpicy While I love my coffee I love tea even more. Growing up in the south, we constantly had a pitcher of tea in the fridge. As I got older I eventually found out …
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Folgers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have instant coffee in your kitchen? Check out these 6 reasons to have instant coffee in your kitchen if you don't! People always seem to be surprised that I have instant coffee in my …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Muse Cat Food. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up I lived in a more rural area and just about every summer we'd have a tomcat come around and become a part of the family for several weeks before he moved on. After I finished …
This post with my thoughts on Does Life Coaching Really Work? is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vocalpoint and Life Reimagined. #LifeReimagined I've often been told I'm such a strong person by those that know about my past. Most of the time I only wish I were actually that …
This cheesy rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms recipe comes together quickly for a warm and hearty meal that tastes like it took all day to make. No matter the time of year, pasta has always been one of my favorite dinners. It usually comes together pretty quickly and is something pretty much everyone loves with …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT Furniture Rental for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Whenever you move, one of the biggest pains to move is your furniture. I luckily didn't have to experience moving until I was 23 when I moved out of my parent's house. Since then, …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Feliway. All opinions are 100% mine. Rescuing cats and making them part of your family is a wonderful thing. However, having multiple cats doesn't mean they always get along. See our 5 tips for how to keep a peaceful multi-cat household to help keep everyone …
Looking for an elegant foodie gift that is affordable or just love macarons yourself? Check out our Dana's Barkey Macarons Review to see if they're worth buying. I received a complimentary box of macarons in order to facilitate this Dana's Bakery Macarons review. While I love baking and find it relaxing, I also enjoy trying a …
This Chocolate Death Star Waffles with Strawberry Sauce recipe is perfect to indulge with during a Star Wars marathon. I received the Star Wars Death Star Waffle Maker at no cost to make my chocolate death star waffles with strawberry sauce recipe. I've become such a big Star Wars fan over the past several years that …
This easy no-cook strawberry sauce recipe comes together in just a few minutes and is a great topper to many things like pancakes and waffles, ice cream, and even in drinks like tea and smoothies. As I'm sure I've mentioned before, one of the things I look forward to most come spring is all the …
Many products we use for a certain chore can actually have a lot of different uses throughout the home. Check out these 15 ways to use dish detergent that doesn't include washing dishes. This article with 15 ways to use dish detergent is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SheSpeaks/Walmart. …
This easy roasted lemon asparagus recipe is like taking a bite of spring and is a great side dish for most proteins. There are so many things I love about spring. Warmer weather so we can open up the windows, all the beautiful flowers blooming, and asparagus aplenty at an affordable price. I remember just …
If you've never cooked asparagus at home before you may have asked yourself how do I know what asparagus is best to buy when at the store. Check out our 5 tips for buying asparagus to get the most out of this delicious and affordable spring vegetable. I must admit that I used to not …
Spring Cleaning is something the whole family can get involved with, even the kids. Check out these age-appropriate chores for kids to help get them involved when spring cleaning this year. I can't believe that spring is already here again. But, I'm glad it is as this is one of my favorite times of the …
This mustard potato salad recipe is a southern staple. It's a great side dish to ham and at all your cookouts. I love all sorts of fruit and vegetable salads all year long, but by the time summer rolls around I'm especially craving this mustard potato salad recipe. What's not to love when you combine potatoes, …
This sausage, roasted red pepper, and spinach quiche recipe is great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Leftovers are great warmed up for lunch, too! One thing that I always wish I liked more is eggs. They're relatively cheap compared to many other proteins and are so easy to cook. But, I just don't …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Master Lock. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you always worry about keeping your items safe when traveling? Check out these 5 tips for keeping your belongings safe while traveling. #worthprotecting I've always been the type of person that likes to have my activities be planned …
These 15 recipes for leftover corned beef will have you wanting to make corned beef and cabbage again soon just for the leftovers! Do you usually have leftover corned beef? We usually have a bit and while it's great just reheated, I try to find a new way to incorporate the leftovers into a recipe …
Here's a free printable St. Patrick's Day word search to enjoy with the kids! As I always say, this year keeps on speeding by! Can you believe it's already almost St. Patrick's Day, which means the year is already almost a third of the way over? Yikes! I love the fun spirit of St. Patrick's …
This easy corned beef dinner with vegetables recipe is a delicious classic one-pot meal. One-pot meals seem to be all the rage lately, and rightfully so. The meals are usually warm and hearty and who doesn't appreciate having minimal dishes to wash? While a lot of meals have been recreated to use one pot, there …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fresh Step at Target. All opinions are 100% mine. One issue almost all cat owners have to deal with is litter box odors. Read this Fresh Step Cat Litter with the power of Febreze review to see if stinky litter boxes are finally a thing …
Love beef stroganoff but wish there was a cheaper option? You'll love this beef stroganoff made with ground beef recipe! While I love eating veggies, we definitely like our meat too. We honestly have very few meals without meat. However, it feels like meat is constantly getting more expensive, especially our favorite, beef. So, I've …
This post with 5 easy wellness goals to keep all year long was sponsored by Nature Made® as a part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. #NatureMade These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. It's hard to …
Love all the green foods on St. Patrick's Day but want to stay away from the food coloring? See our list of 36 Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day!
Do you ever ask yourself can you make mashed potatoes without peeling the potatoes? The answer is yes with this skin-on mashed potatoes recipe! If someone did a poll asking both kids and adults what their favorite side dish to go with dinner was, I'd be willing to bet that mashed potatoes would be near, …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club . All opinions are 100% mine. Be honest...when's the last time you thoroughly checked your tires to see if they need replacing? If it's been a while you'll want to check out these 5 ways to tell if you need new tires. …
This beer-braised corned beef recipe is full of flavor and can easily be turned into a one-pot meal. I honestly love having corned beef dinners all throughout the year, but once Valentine's Day is over I start really craving corned beef since St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. While the traditional boiled corned beef …
This colcannon (Irish-style mashed potatoes) recipe is a twist on the same old same old mashed potatoes. While I'm not Irish, colcannon quickly became one of my favorite side dishes. As soon as I read the ingredients I knew Colcannon had to be good. It's a great way to change up from the usual mashed potatoes …
This fluffy blueberry buttermilk pancakes recipe is my definition of a perfect homemade pancake with an extra blueberry flavor boost. Growing up we had pancakes for breakfast a lot. Actually, I think we probably had them more often for dinner which made them all the more special. Looking back, I loved them at the time …
Love New England Clam Chowder but don't always want to cook it nor pay the expensive restaurant price? Read our Trader Joe's Refrigerated New England Clam Chowder review to see if it's a tasty, more budget-friendly alternative. One of my go to lunches, like many, during the colder seasons is soup. I honestly wasn't too much …
This spice bundt cake with salted caramel glaze recipes makes a dense, slightly spicy cake that's topped with a delicious sweet caramel glaze that has a nice crunch of sea salt to cut the sweetness. Mr. Savvy's birthday was back in December and each year I like to make him a homemade from scratch cake …
This free printable Valentine's Day coupon book is the perfect frugal Valentine's Day gift idea that's really from the heart. When Mr. Savvy and I first moved in together, we didn't have a ton of extra money, like most new couples. We've never been huge gift-givers, instead opting for small gestures and tokens of our …
Looking for turkey leftover ideas for the turkey leftovers sitting in the back of your freezer? This easy turkey pot pie recipe makes delicious use of both white and dark turkey meat for the ultimate comfort food dish. One of my favorite ways to save money throughout the year is to stock up on really …
This savory rich and creamy dip is full of ranch, bacon, and cheese and is sure to become a favorite at first taste. It's almost time for the Big Game this weekend so I've been busy trying out a few new easy appetizer recipes to serve. One of my favorites so far has been this …
This post with my 5 beauty must-haves for game day is part of a sponsored post written by me for SheSpeaks/P&G. Ahh, it's almost time for the Big Game! Are you ready? I can't believe the season is already coming to an end. We almost always host every year because we have a nice comfy …
This cookie butter cheesecake recipes makes a smooth and creamy cheesecake full of cookie butter flavor complete with speculoos crumble topping and cookie butter drizzle. This Cookie Butter Cheesecake Recipe is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Lunchbox. #SweetenTheSeason #CookingUpHolidays Until a couple years ago, I'd honestly never heard of speculoos …
Whether you're writing reports and emails for your job or just enjoy writing as a hobby there's always room for improvement. Check out these 5 tips for how to improve writing skills to better yourself throughout the year. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through one of the …
Looking for an easy to cook protein that you can get several meals from? Look no further than this easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe! Even though I love cooking there are many nights after a long day of work where the last thing I want to do is put together a nice from-scratch meal. …
Do you feel compelled to make New Year's resolutions every year but dread it because you know you won't follow through? This year make one of these 5 healthy resolutions you can actually keep instead. Happy first Monday after the new year! I don't know about you all but since the new year started on …
I have to admit that IBS isn't a topic I'd normally think of talking about with you all here on Smart Savvy Living, but I know many of us suffer from IBS in silence. So, when the American Gastroenterological Association asked to partner with us to talk about IBS in America, I couldn't say no, especially since we're heading out of the season of heavy foods where IBS symptoms may skyrocket. While this article is based on my own experiences with IBS, do keep in mind that it may not be representative of everyone's experience. #IBSinAmerica