The month of May sure snuck up on me! A year ago Alison and I busy getting ready to graduate with our master’s degrees. This May should be much more relaxing, I’m looking forward to spending even more time outside. To kick off the month of May, I’m planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this […]
Hello Fresh Giveaway
After working all day, it can be hard to come home and cook a delicious, healthy meal. Chad and I try to meal plan and cook meals as often as we can, but some nights, it’s just not meant to be. Lately, we have been testing different meal subscription services to make our meal planning […]
Strawberry Basil Salsa
Chips and salsa are the perfect summertime snack. Chad and love sampling salsa at the local Mexican joint and picking up new varieties at Trader Joe’s. With so much basil in my garden and the farmers’ market filled to the brim with gallons of strawberries, I wanted to find a way to meld the flavors, and […]
12 Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Your Holiday Barbecue
Are you ready for the three days Memorial Weekend? I know I am! Chad and I have a long list of to must-dos ranging from gardening to blogging to hiking to barbecuing. One of our favorite things about summer is grilling season, we can’t wait to fire up the grill and try out new recipes. […]
Banana Split Twist + Margie’s Candies
When it comes to dessert, especially in the summer, there is nothing better than a scoop of ice cream. If you are a fellow ice cream lover like myself, I have great news for you – it’s ice cream week! I’ve teamed up with 18 other bloggers to bring you some delicious ice cream recipes. […]
Birthday Week DIY with A Bubbly Life
Today, my friend, Laurel from A Bubbly Life, is sharing this adorable confetti number 3 on her blog to celebrate Twin Stripe’s third birthday! I first “met” Laurel via Twitter when she was looking for guest posters during her maternity leave. I loved her fun and sparkly style, so I was thrilled share a post […]




