I recently tried (and fell in love with) Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill in Kansas City. The first time I went there for an event I got to meet the owner, Rick Blackham. At that time I learned that he also owned a pest control company in the Kansas City area called Mantis Pest Solutions.Costa Vida was a well-oiled machine and all of the employees I encountered there were extremely kind and hardworking. I had no doubt that the same was true for Mantis.why i want to protect my homeAs ... Read More about Pest Control in Kansas City
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Strawberry Feta Walnut Salad
Is it a coincidence that this Strawberry Feta Walnut Salad has red, white AND blue in it? Definitely not. As crazy as it is, the 4th of July is already right around the corner!Independence Day usually consists of gathering with friends and family to eat delicious food, drink ice cold adult beverages (like my delicious margaritas) and celebrate the good ol' US of A.Click here for my Classic Margarita on the Rocks recipe!what should i serve for 4th of july?When I'm at some ... Read More about Strawberry Feta Walnut Salad
Easy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
I'm back with another recipe! I'm sorry to say that this is not exactly a new one, but it's been hiding out for a while and I'm bringing it back to life! It had been far too long since I made these Easy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes until just recently. I think it's safe to say that they are back in the rotation for good. They are super easy to make, SO delicious and picky eater-approved!Is cauliflower healthier than potatoes?First, let's get one thing straight. I freaking love real ... Read More about Easy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
What Does It Mean To Be An Influencer?
Earlier this week I had the honor and privilege of being on the panel at the first annual "The Influencer Series" in Kansas City. It was an event specifically for influencers in the area to gather, connect and have genuine, unscripted conversations about our journeys to get where we are today. It also sparked a really important topic of conversation and I left pondering the question, "what does it mean to be an influencer?"What Does It Mean To Be An Influencer?First, I thought I'd ... Read More about What Does It Mean To Be An Influencer?
Behind The Scenes at a Dairy Farm
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Heins Family Farm in Higginsville, Missouri. In this post, I am going to share everything I learned from that experience. In addition, I'll tell you how you can support Feeding America during National Dairy Month to help those in need in our community. Keep reading for a behind the scenes look at a dairy farm, the role of dairy farmers in fighting hunger and food insecurity, and more!Disclosure: I have partnered with Midwest Dairy for ... Read More about Behind The Scenes at a Dairy Farm