today is national pretzel day, and soft pretzels are my FAVORITE. I made the tastiest beer cheese dip to go with it and it has become a family favorite immediately. here’s the recipe! • 2 tbsp butter • 3 tbsp flour • 3/4 cup whole milk or half and half • 2/3 cup beer of choice • 1 tsp Dijon

sick of itchy bug bites, sick of harsh chemicals, sick of seemingly having no other options? this is an all natural alternative to bug spray that smells delicious, is kid friendly, and actually works. the best part? it’s a 2 in 1. find your FAVORITE sunscreen and add in 1 tbsp vanilla extract. s

my kids call this fruit salad, and it is so cute. in the summer, this makes them more excited than a sugary dessert. it takes 5 minutes to make, and lasts in the fridge for 2 days. perfect for summer picnics or something sweet to make ahead!! 🤍 pick your fruits of choice, and follow the steps be

ingredients: • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 cup cane sugar • 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt instructions: dump all ingredients into a food processor and blend until fine, like sand! store in an airtight container and mix 1 tbsp into a glass of milk 🥰 #lemon8challenge #lemon8badgehunt

I use the notes app on my phone to make a list of self care activities for each day. I always, always prioritize self care and making a written list like this helps me reduce brain fog, executive fatigue, and stay on track with what I had planned. I add a loose reference to what foods I am eating,

this summer, I made the viral candy salad for a movie marathon with my teenage sisters. they LOVED it. this is honestly such a simple, fun, and affordable treat for kids (and adults) of all ages. here’s the breakdown ⬇️ grab a BIG bowl and your favorite candy. this is the candy I used, but mix a

my boyfriend had never seen any of the Harry Potter movies, so when fall rolled around, we had a watch party! I went all out with a movie inspired dinner as we watched. here are the steps for the iconic pumpkin pasty — if you want the recipe for the butterbeer and phoenix wings, let me know! IN

INGREDIENTS: • 1.5 cups flour • 1 cup sugar • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 cup melted butter • 1/2 cup sourdough (both discard or fed starter will work for this recipe) • 3/4 cup sour cream • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberri

I finally tried the peanut butter cups from Aldi and they are AMAZING. they taste just like Reese’s miniature cups, but are way more affordable. for a 12oz bag, I paid $5.49. at target, a 7.6oz bag of Reese’s is $6.39! a life hack when you’re craving a sweet treat. #lemon8challenge #lemon8bad

INGREDIENTS: 🍍2¼ cups all-purpose flour 🍒1 teaspoon baking soda 🍍½ teaspoon salt 🍒12 tablespoons butter softened 🍍½ cup granulated sugar 🍒¾ cup light brown sugar packed 🍍1 tablespoon vanilla extract 🍒 ½ tablespoon almond extract 🍍2 large eggs 🍒½ cup pineapple spears, sliced and crushed 🍍

this $1.49 cream changed my skin and my entire routine. it simplified my skincare routine from a 5 step daily process to maybe using 5 different products WEEKLY. all I use, consistently and every single day, is my cleanser and this Nivea moisturizing cream. it is specifically the German made formul

DOUGH INGREDIENTS: • 0.25 oz active dry yeast (1 pack) • 3.5 cups flour • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 egg • 1 cup milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 cup unsalted butter FILLING INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup sugar • 1.5 tbsp cinnamon • 1 ts

I decided on a whim to throw this together using leftover ingredients, and it truly deserves its own moment. here’s what I did, step by step ⬇️ COOKIE DOUGH: • 1 + 1/8 cup flour • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup) • 1 tsp vanilla • 1/2 tsp b