Ever wonder what would happen if you gave your kids the credit card and sent them to the grocery store? Here's some things that my kids would definately buy.
As a mom of 4 boys, groceries are of the utmost importance in our house hahah! I'm sharing my favorite and most convenient places to shop along with some of our staple items that I have delivered weekly from Thrive Market.
These are my personal favorite pizza joints in Chicago (and some in the Chicagoland area). While the world believes Chicagoans only eat deep dish, we are traditionally a tavern style city! Interesting fact: tavern style or cracker crust originated in the 30's & 40's during the Great Depression was served in Chicago bars and taverns to entice patrons to drink more and stay longer! Personally I like all types of pizza, so come on in and check out my favorites!
time crunch? feeling lazy? these quick buys will save you SO much time & keep your stomach feeling good. they're all vegan and gluten free options for those of us with really sensitive stomachs.
Exploring new restaurants and brunch spots is one of my favourite ways to enjoy the city. Here are some of Toronto’s most diverse and delicious places worth checking out.
Central Florida's Caribbean food scene is bursting with flavor — jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and roti from family-run kitchens across Kissimmee, Orlando, and Poinciana. After years of chasing the best island eats, these are the Jamaican and Caribbean spots my family swears by. A local's guide to authentic flavor along the I-4 corridor.
So you drew the short straw and Thanksgiving's at your house this year. Bless it. Here's everything that keeps the turkey juicy, the table pretty, the gravy hot, and the leftovers headed home with somebody else. Pour yourself a Dr Pepper and hide in the pantry for five minutes. Nobody will notice. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Everything you need to whip up a season full of flavor and joy! These essentials will keep your kitchen merry, organized, and ready for every cozy gathering, cookie bake, and festive feast.
Every family gathering I'd show up with deviled eggs sliding around a plate covered in foil, coleslaw leaking through a grocery bag, and dessert bars that looked like they survived an earthquake. If you're the person who spends an hour making something beautiful and then watches it self-destruct on the drive over — I finally figured out the gear that gets food there intact. Took me way too many ruined dishes to land on these.
I love snacks, but too many popular brands have insane ingredients, and don’t get me started on the nutrition facts. Here are some cleanER (but still delicious) finds of mine.
I made this list for chocolate lovers who want easy treats for movie nights, snack breaks, sharing, gifting, and holiday candy bowls. I’m collecting a mix of classic milk chocolate bars, crunchy wafer chocolates, peanut butter cups, hazelnut chocolates, and variety packs from brands I enjoy, including KitKat, Hershey’s, Reese’s, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger, CRUNCH, Baby Ruth, 100 Grand, and more. It’s a simple go-to list when I want something sweet, crunchy, creamy, or easy to share.
This is my local's guide to matcha spots in London! Leave a comment for any other suggestions you have, and if you like these, go follow me on tiktok @liviainlondon for more recommendations! Note: duplicates are shown where there are multiple locations
As a lifelong sweet tooth and major chocolate lover, I consider myself an expert on chocolate chip cookies. No matter your personal preference I promise the cookies on this list will absolutely blow your mind.
I'm type one diabetic so try to steer clear of sugary drinks. they're unnecessary things that make my blood sugar spike! I despise the taste of normal diet soda, any brand, most flavors. So when I find something that tastes good and doesn't make my blood sugar spike, I get very excited!
Cookink with chronic illness can be a challenge due to energy limitations, brain fog, and pain. These tools help you create meals fast, meal prep, and set up a system for yourself that works.
I create recipe content for food brands, but I don’t have a picture-perfect kitchen or have room for a permanent studio. This list includes the compact filming equipment, movable surfaces, backgrounds, lighting, and styling tools I use or recommend for creating polished recipe videos with an iPhone. Everything is chosen to work in a small space, produce professional-looking content, and pack away when filming is finished.
Food and drink in St. Mary’s, MD! I grew up here and it will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s growing so expect to see new additions as I check them out!
These are my Gluten-Free Recommendations that I have personally tried and would recommend to people following a gluten-free diet. I have to be on a strict gluten-free diet for medical reasons, and these recommendations are the ones I like and continue to purchase myself.
Gluten free foods have certainly come a long way in the last 15 years (that I've been GF). Teen girl also has a gluten allergy. So having good tasting gluten free snack options, that stand up to some of the original varieties, in terms of taste and texture, has been a blessing for sure. Now, remember these are just snacks. We eat a healthy, balanced diet. But sometimes we want a quick and easy, sweet or salty treat. These are some of our favorites…
If I were setting up a Bridgerton tea party, I would lean all the way into the pretty details: floral china, tiered sweets, tea in real cups, handwritten touches and enough Regency drama to make the table feel like it belongs in the ton. This is the mix of useful pieces, real treats and a few rabbit holes that make the whole thing feel more thoughtful than a pile of themed party supplies. As an Amazon Associate and Walmart Creator I earn on qualifying purchases.
I’ve thought coffee at home sucked for years… I only drink iced coffee and every time I tried to make it, I was disappointed. It wasn’t until I discovered how to make iced lattes and shaken espressos that changed my mind. This is everything I use and love!
This collection is a tribute to internet culture, featuring the 'must-have' snacks and drinks that have sparked worldwide crazes. From viral TikTok candy to limited-edition snack collaborations, we’ve tracked down where to buy the internet's most famous treats so you don't have to.
All the best things to do in North West Arkansas. Created by Altered Alley. Restaurants, The best tattoo shops, best coffee shops, and all the other go to places in wonderful North West Arkansas.
Non Toxic/ Low tox items that my family loves, owns or wants. Costco is probably our main source of shopping because they generally have the best deal available.
I had soo many requests for alot of our home interior and food products, dumping it all here. There are also some discounts in some of the descriptions of each items.
The right knives make cooking faster, safer, and a whole lot more fun. This is my Amazon lineup of workhorse chef's knives, specialty blades, cutting boards, and sharpening gear that every Central Florida home cook should own. Build a kit that lasts decades without overspending.
Unlock your inner Michelin-star chef (results may vary wildly). This list contains gadgets guaranteed to either revolutionize your cooking or provide excellent projectile potential. You're welcome!
Smoothies kept leaving me hungry an hour later — bloated from protein powder alone, zero staying power. After months of tweaking ratios and wasting money on fancy supplements, these are the actual jars and bags I reach for every single morning. Built this list for anyone who blends daily but still feels like something's missing from their nutrition.
I prioritize food that is organic, lentils that are glyphosate-free, salt that is free of microplastics/dangerous lead levels, & watch for other heavy metals! Buying in bulk saves $$! (See my BPA-Free Food Storage Containers List for long-term storage options). Always soak dried lentils & chickpeas in water 24 hrs before cooking! I buy duplicate items from different brands to switch it up. *As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.
Looking for easy high-protein and keto-friendly finds? 🥣💪🏾 I put together some of my favorite grocery picks for simple meals, snacks, meal prep, and those everyday cravings. Save this list and check back because I’m always adding new finds! 💚
This is a list of Caribbean snacks that I think you must try. These are snacks that I loved as a child combined with snacks that I still love today.The list will include chips, biscuits and other pastry products that are common in the Caribbean
The morning everyone remembers — pancake molds, special breakfast plates, festive glasses, and those little Santa touches that make kids gasp. Everything you need to make Christmas morning feel like a movie.
Spooky season is here! Whether you're baking autumn treats, styling your space and porch, picking out cozy fall fits, or stocking up on sweet Halloween candy, these are the top essentials to get in the spirit.
Looking for gourmet kitchen gifts and high-utility culinary gadgets to elevate home cooking and meal prep? Cooking at home often comes with time-consuming chopping, uneven heating, messy countertops, and imprecise ingredient measurements. This curated gift guide features high-impact, problem-solving kitchen tools, artisan prep accessories, precision cooking electronics, and luxury flavor upgrades. Discover how to streamline kitchen prep, master new cooking techniques, and pick memorable presents for every home chef and food lover on your list.
I've scoured the marketplace for the best gluten-free treats. Get ready to be amazed by these flavor-packed finds. These gluten-free finds are absolute must-tries!
Central Florida takes its pizza seriously, and after years of taste-testing every slice around Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Orlando, these are the pizzerias I keep coming back to. From authentic Neapolitan pies to classic New York slices and family-friendly favorites, this is your local guide to the best pizza along the I-4 corridor.
Spent a full year buying every brownie mix I could find because my brownies always came out dry and cake-like no matter what I did. If you're the person who adds extra butter and still gets disappointment, this list is everything that actually delivers that dense, fudgy center without hacking the recipe. Took me dozens of failed batches so you can skip straight to the good ones.
This is a very passionate subject for me. Dyes have significant negative effect on me. And dye free is hard in the United States. Let me say that again. DYE FREE IS HARD in the United States. But the following are products that I found that taste delicious and a little easier to be healthy.
Staring at a bubbling vat of something unidentifiable on a Jaipur sidewalk, every instinct said walk away — but my Indian friend shoved a plate in my hands and honestly, nothing in my life has tasted the same since. Built this list for anyone planning their first trip to India who wants to eat like a local without spending three days Googling what's safe. Took me four trips and one regrettable bathroom incident to narrow this down so you don't have to.
I'm a Lorelai-Level coffee lover, and if you understand the reference, then you have good taste and you'll LOVE these coffee shops near Orlando. I'll admit, a lot of these were introduced to me by my way cooler little sister, but since i'm the one who lives here, I reap the benefits! Some are in the heart of Orlando, others are scattered around the Winter Park, Maitland, and Sanford area.
Personally, I'm trying to make more of an effort to eat seasonally and embrace the fresh produce. Here's a list of the recipes I've tried and have been loving! Let me know if you give one a go! The key is to use good ingredients. Try to find local grown and harvested ingredients. It makes a world of a difference and I know the support means so much to those small businesses and farmers too. ❤️
A daily smoothie is the easiest way to sneak fruits and greens into a hot Florida day. These are the blenders, tumblers, and bar accessories I use to run a smoothie station at home in Kissimmee—from a workhorse Vitamix to grab-and-go personal cups, every one a quick Amazon order away.
Planning a full-day baking marathon sounds fun until you're three hours in, out of parchment paper, and your stand mixer is making a weird noise. I spent a whole Saturday baking six recipes back to back and figured out exactly which tools, ingredients, and shortcuts actually hold up under pressure. If you've been wanting to knock out a week's worth of baked goods in one shot without losing your mind, steal my setup before your next free weekend.
Come check out Downtown Denville!Perfect destination to spend your afternoon stopping in unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants and more. Support small business!!❤️
These are some of my favorite road-trip snacks this year. Mostly healthy, some are just comforting. Sometimes I actually pack these and go prepared, other times just wing it and try new snacks along the way.
still a work in progress but these are some of my best recs for visiting charlotte like a local!! i've lived here over 2 years and these are activities and places i still love :) i'm a big foodie but am also vegan so food recs almost all have vegan options. if they don't, they are restaurants my friends or family love!
San Francisco coffee spots that feel calm, comfortable, and easy to stay in for a while. Not loud or overdone, just somewhere you can sit, think, work, or zone out
Every Thanksgiving I watched my kids shove Brussels sprouts under their napkins. After three years of sneaking vegetables into smoothies like some kind of culinary spy, I cracked the code. Bacon, maple, and the right tools turned the most hated vegetable in our house into the first thing gone off the plate. Here's everything I use, from the pan to the finishing salt, so you can pull this off before the holidays.
Your go-to map for eating good across Louisiana. This guide breaks down my favorite spots in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and any other surrounding cities. From brunch and seafood to late-night comfort food and cocktails that actually hit. If you’re trying to explore Louisiana the right way, this list keeps it simple, tasty, and real.
Coming from the Chicagoland area, I feel like I have very particular taste when it comes to food. Here is my round up of must-see restaurants when you are dining in Des Moines!
When the sun’s out in Boston, there’s no better way to enjoy the city than on a beautiful patio with a drink in hand. *Sun, Sips & City Views* rounds up the best outdoor spots—from cozy garden hideaways to rooftop lounges with skyline views. Whether you’re looking for weekend brunch, after-work cocktails, or a romantic dinner al fresco, these patios deliver the perfect mix of atmosphere, good eats, and that unbeatable Boston charm.
Saturday mornings used to mean me standing over the stove for 45 minutes while three kids asked ‘is it ready yet’ on repeat. Setting up a DIY French toast dipping station changed everything — they dip, they drizzle, they eat what they actually want, and I drink my coffee while it's still hot. If you're a parent who dreams of a weekend morning that doesn't feel like working a brunch shift, steal this setup before the next Saturday hits.
Casual spots I love! From cozy local restaurants in Weston to nearby foodie gems and fun outdoor hangouts. there's something here for every mood - food, drinks, or fresh air. Perfect for a chill day out or a fun night with your spouse or friends.
We go through a lot of coffee in my house. A lot of coffee, a lot of syrups and a lot of cups. This list is everything coffee related that we've used over the years. We have beans we like, syrup brands we're loyal to and gadgets that elevate our coffee game.
Everything you need to brew authentic Vietnamese coffee at home: a classic phin filter, bold robusta coffee beans, and sweetened condensed milk. Make rich, slow-dripped ca phe sua da just like your favorite cafe — your kitchen is about to smell amazing!
Everything you need to host the perfect backyard summer gathering. From food ideas and outdoor decor to drink dispensers and entertaining essentials, these Amazon finds make BBQs, pool parties, and summer nights easy and fun. ☀️ As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.
We are a high protein and low carb family due to diabetes. These are just some of our favorite snacks we keep on hand to support the high protein lifestyle. All have been tried and loved by us
Wake up hungry and explore the Triangle’s tastiest breakfast spots — from cozy diners serving up Southern classics to trendy cafés with creative twists on your morning favorites. Whether you’re craving fluffy pancakes, buttery biscuits, or the perfect latte, this list highlights the best places to start your day in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
We like to pick unique spots. It nice to go somewhere we can’t easily recreate at home, whether it’s a local favorite, a place with a fun vibe, or a cuisine we don’t usually cook.
There's something so grounding about baking your own bread, especially on slow winter weekends. If you've been wanting to start sourdough but feel intimidated, this list is your gentle push. These are the books I'd recommend to a beginner, the tools that actually make a difference (a Dutch oven, a scale, and good proofing baskets), and a handful of free guides and videos that walk you through your very first starter. Your kitchen is about to smell amazing.