I wanted homemade tortillas. I got a sticky mess. We love good, quality tortillas, but I’m trying to save our family money on groceries, so I decided to try making them myself. Let’s just say… I’m still learning. Instead of tossing the dough, I turned it into pizza—and honestly? A delicious c

A little prep now means one less thing to figure out on busy mornings. These breakfast burritos have eggs, spinach, cheese, and bacon—and I always have to eat one before wrapping up the extras. Quality control. 😉 What I used: 🥚 Eggs 🥬 Spinach 🧀 Cheese 🥓 Bacon 🌯 Two sizes of tortillas The

Cute is important, but I also need to be comfortable on Halloween 😂 I wasn’t sure about the comfort of my first outfit, so I’m giving this adult pink triceratops costume another go! Here’s what I’m wearing: 💗 $20 short-sleeve top — size small 💗 $40 pink straight-leg jeans — size 00 short (runs

My daughter asked me to be a pink dinosaur for our family Halloween theme, and this is what I put together 😂 Since high school, I’ve loved building costumes with pieces I already own or can wear again. The headband and tail make this one Halloween-ready; the clothes can go right back into my clo

For Part 5 of Treat It Like It’s $200, I took these under-$40 pants on date night. I paired them with a fitted top, heels, gold jewelry + a date-night bag. Polished? Yes. But something felt a little… safe. ✨ THE PINCH TEST: 7/10 The pants PASS—they’re flattering, comfortable + look way mor

School drop-off ➡️ lunch date in the same under-$40 pants 🤎 THE PINCH TEST: ✔️ Comfortable for mom life ✔️ Polished enough for lunch ✔️ Styled in under 15 minutes ✔️ Budget-friendly VERDICT: PASS 👏 I paired them with an under-$20 white tee, jelly shoes, gold jewelry, budget-friendly su

Episode 3 of Treat It Like It’s $200 ✨ I took my under-$40 pants to a work meeting and styled them like they cost a whole lot more. It was 85°, so I paired the lighter pants with: ✨ A fitted spaghetti-strap top ✨ Houndstooth blazer ✨ Breathable mesh ballet flats ✨ Melie Bianco bag ✨ My f

I wore under-$40 barrel-leg pants to a museum with my toddler… and learned something about proportions 👖 Part 2 of Treat It Like It’s $200: I had 15 minutes to get dressed for a 90-degree family day in L.A. I chose the khaki pants, a $20 white tee, an under-$50 bag, and Vans. The Pinch Test:

Part 1 of Treat It Like It’s $200: styling affordable pieces I already own with the same care I’d give a $200 outfit. I paired under-$40 pants with an under-$30 tank for a children’s birthday party. I wanted to feel put together while staying comfortable enough to chase my toddler. The Pinch

I didn’t expect this affordable sunscreen stick to be just as good as the Shiseido one I love—but it is! It glides on smoothly, feels completely sheer, and doesn’t leave behind any greasy or chalky residue. It’s also compact enough to keep in my bag for quick reapplication throughout the day. At

They’re soft, breathable and fitted without feeling restrictive. The sleek elastic waistband makes them comfortable, but they still look polished enough for preschool drop-off, errands or working from a café. I’m 5’3”, and the length is petite-friendly—no hemming needed! Styled with: 🤍 A cri

COLOR SPOTLIGHT: Coffee Brown + Butter Yellow 🤎💛 This might be my new favorite color combination for summer. It’s warm, soft and easy to style for both day and night. DAY: 💛 $20 butter-yellow shelf-bra tank 🤎 Mango pleated shorts 🤎 Suede sandals 🤎 Suede bucket bag under $90 NIGHT: 🤎

How I beat the afternoon slump—without reaching for the chocolate croissant I crave every day 🥐 I recently started drinking a Liquid+ Salad Smoothie pouch while my morning coffee brews. It gives me the little sweet fix I’m looking for and contains several vitamins, including B12. I pair it wi

One thing motherhood has taught me: an outfit doesn’t need to be complicated to make you feel put together. I took these super-comfy shorts from an Amazon set and paired them with my go-to built-in shelf-bra tank, black leather flip-flops, $15 sunglasses + my everyday bag. The result? Basical

My goal with getting dressed lately is simple: comfortable, functional + still put together. Today’s formula: 🤍 Built-in shelf bra tank — stretchy, nursing-friendly + easy to layer 🤎 Barrel-leg pants under $60 — relaxed without feeling sloppy 🥿 Jelly shoes — easy and comfortable 🕶️ $15 sun

I’ve been looking for a gluten-free tortilla recipe that actually tastes satisfying, and this one has officially earned a spot in my weekly meal prep. Yields: Approximately 4 (6-inch) tortilla wraps Ingredients 🥚 4 large eggs 🧀 ¾ cup cottage cheese 🌾 6 tbsp gluten-free oat flour 🌿 ½ tsp I

I’ve been making this refreshing kiwi cucumber yogurt salad on repeat this summer. It’s creamy, crisp, naturally sweet, and packed with protein—perfect when it’s too hot to cook. You’ll need: 🥒 2 small cucumbers, chopped 🥝 1 yellow kiwi, diced 🥣 ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt 🫒 Drizzle of olive o

I’ve been reaching for lightweight barrel leg pants nonstop this summer. They’re airy enough for 90° days but still make me feel polished for school drop-off, errands, coffee runs, and everything in between. Why I love this outfit: ✨ Breathable for hot weather ✨ Comfortable enough for all-day