Happy New Year everyone!! I have had so much fun writing and sharing stories of my life with you in 2013. I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store for BriGeeski. I just wanted to take a quick second to share my 2014 dream board and a link to the how to from...
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Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh my gosh you guys, these toffee chocolate chip cookies are so yummy!! I normally make my crispy thin chocolate chip cookies for the holidays but I thought I would try something new. I was going for thicker, bigger and better and they are just that! The little bits of toffee add a bit of crunch...
30 Minute Holiday Meal Under $30 from Smart & Final
For the Holiday's as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® I made this easy and festive meal for dinner. I wanted to make something hearty yet still nutritious for a family holiday meal. I made garlic seasoned tri-tip, bacon-cranberry green beans and red-garlic mash. We bought all of our ingredients at Smart &...
Legoland California with our Toddler
After checking out Legoland California I just had to share our fun with you! It was the first time my hubby and I took our now 2 year old to an amusement park together. There is so much to see and do at Legoland for a toddler. We played with legos, looked at amazing lego...
Rubio's Langostino Lobster
Have you heard that Langostino Lobster is back at Rubio's? Rubio's gave me a couple meal coupons so I could try out the return of its fan favorite, Langostino Lobster tacos and burritos. Be sure to try it out before it's gone! I tried the langostino lobster tacos. (image above) They were um... SOOO. GOOD! I loved...
Minnie's Bowtique - 2nd Birthday Party Theme
We celebrated our girls' 2nd birthday with a Minnie Mouse Bowtique themed birthday party. Hosting parties for toddlers is so fun! There are so many cute ideas to include in a Minnie Mouse themed birthday party. The kiddos really loved the Bowtique Craft Table. Minnie Bowtique Craft Table I tried to keep this year a...
Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Decorating
On another recent trip to Target I came across this adorable Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Decorating Kit. It was perfect! We had just bought a pumpkin that I was thinking of painting but I hadn't decided what to paint it like. My kiddo's birthday is right around Halloween time and her birthday theme is Minnie Mouse....
Work Hard, Play Hard { Printable }
I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately "Work Hard, Play Hard" and it rings true for me everyday. Ever since I had my kiddo I have been striving to follow my dreams and do things I love. I was doing this before too but it became more intense. I read a story right...
Veggie Tacos With Creamy Garlic Sauce
I made it to round two of the Saucy Mama's Sliced food blogger contest with my Dill & Jalapeño Bacon Poppers! I am one of 15 bloggers to make it through the appetizer round out of 25 bloggers. Awesome! I have had so much fun figuring out what to make. Our secret ingredient for the...
How to Frost a Sprinkles Cupcake
My first guest post for Mira Mesa Mom was published today! So fun! I attended an event hosted at Sprinkles in La Jolla and learned how to frost a Sprinkles cupcake. Then I got to write about it on Mira Mesa Mom. Here is a sneak peak: Photo by Sprinkles I never seem to be able to frost...
San Diego Food Love: Islands
I have not been to Islands in so long... so I was excited to go check out their new summer menu items this week. Mmmm... I'm still dreaming about their tasty beverages. The Moonlight Sangria was my favorite and the Irish Shake was a close second. Islands hosted an event for local media to try...
Dill Bacon Jalapeño Poppers
These Dill Jalapeño Bacon Poppers are a must try! I was so excited to find out that I am one of 25 food bloggers competing in Saucy Mama's Food Blogger Sliced contest! The contest is similar to the Food Network show Chopped, except you blog your recipe. There are three rounds starting with the appetizer...
Hippo Baby Sprinkle : Printable Invitation
A friend of mine is about to have her second baby girl!! I can't wait! Have you heard about Baby Sprinkles? It is like a baby shower but instead of showering a new mom with every baby item imaginable... you sprinkle her with necessities and enjoy a smaller, more intimate celebration. Since my friend is...
Spring Cleaning: Getting Rid of the Clutter
Spring cleaning went into full effect at my house this weekend... and it feels good! I was greatly inspired by Amanda from Sunny Vegan. Check out her post on Simple Living. I have been putting cleaning and organizing on the back burner for far too long. Once I read a little more about simple living...
Easy Lime Bars
These Easy Lime Bars are super zesty, fun and a delicious dessert for any occasion, but especially St. Patrick's Day or Easter! These bars are so simple, require minimal ingredients and pack a flavorful punch with all the lime zest! Grab all the details on how to make lime bars and the full recipe below....
Toddler Approved Spinach Smoothie
5 Ingredient Toddler Approved Spinach Smoothie Recipe 3 Strawberries 1 Banana ¼ cup blueberries Handful of Spinach Ice Place all ingredients in your blender and blend. Done! My toddler gulped this up before I could even think to get a photo of her. I did manage to grab a quick photo of our glasses. (below)...
Week in Review: AIGA, Dishcrawl, Bangs and Bloggers
As a San Diego born designer and foodie, I have had one great week. I have meet so many nice people and had some wonderful conversations. Since having my kiddo I really haven't done much networking or socializing in the evenings... until this week. Here is a little recap of my experiences. Photo from AIGA...
Football Themed Baby Shower Invitations
It’s kickoff time! Baby showers are in full bloom around here, and I love seeing all the fun themes people come up with to celebrate a new little one. My friend Anna recently had her baby shower and chose these football themed baby shower invitations from my Etsy shop. They were the perfect way to kick off her...
Printable Grocery List and Meal Planner
If you've ever struggled with figuring out what to make for dinner, you're going to love this Printable Grocery List and Meal Planner! Years ago, I decided it was time to organize my grocery shopping habits. I felt like there were always the staple items I would buy most weeks and I would end up forgetting...
Wine and Cheese Party Invitation Printable
Planning a wine and cheese party? I recently designed this new wine and cheese party invitation printable, and I’m so excited to finally add it to the shop! It’s perfect for a wine night with friends, a casual wine tasting, or a fun wine and cheese gathering at home. Wine and Cheese Party Printable Invitation Design...
San Diego Food Love: CUCINA Urbana
Dining at Cucina Urbana During San Diego Restaurant Week, my first stop was CUCINA Urbana. I have been wanting to check them out ever since I had a tasting of their Caramel Panna Cotta at San Diego Restaurant Week's tasting event. I started my meal off right with "the geisha" - blueberry vodka + pear cherry...
Vintage Girly First Birthday Party
This post is long over due... Kyla turned 1 - 3 months ago! She is now almost 15 months old and I can't believe it. Time really does fly by when you have a little one. My mom and I did a lot of planning and prepping to get Kyla's party the way we wanted... Girly...
DIY: New Year, New Dream Boards!
First of all, Happy New Year!! 2013 is the year for new dreams! I am a firm believer that if you imagine that something can happen to you than it will happen. Sometimes we get too busy in the day-to-day that we forget our goals and dreams for the new year. Here is where the...
Crispy Thin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have a great recipe for crispy chocolate chip cookies. These are so delicious!!! I could eat cookies anytime of day. They are one of my favorite desserts, or snacks! I love chewy or crispy depending on the day! Oh! And in other fantastic news... I just got a KitchenAid for an early Christmas present...
Monti's Roasted Carrot Soup
This roasted carrot soup by Monti Carlo was originally created on Masterchef season 3 and it's so delicious! "So... I might sound a little crazy, but Monti from Master Chef is following me!!!! This is super exciting to me. Monti and Christine were my favorite contestants on Master Chef this year. I love food and...
Easy Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes, Non-Dairy Option!
These peanut butter cup cupcakes are so yum! They are soft, fluffy, and filled with a melty chocolate center. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and can be non-dairy with a few simple swaps. Why You’ll Love These These peanut butter cup cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and filled with a creamy chocolate center, making them the perfect...
DIY Baby Bow Holder
My baby had so many adorable bows just stuffed in a box. I realized it would be so nice to be able to see them better. I recently used up a container of instant oatmeal and the idea clicked! This project was so easy, fun and free! Supplies: - Instant oatmeal cardboard container - Tape...
Cilantro Bean Dip
Cilantro Bean Dip Recipe: 1 can of white beans (I used northern white beans) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 clove of garlic 2 tablespoons of cilantro ¼ cup of chicken broth Salt and pepper Pulse in magic blender to desired consistency.
Eggplant & Ground Beef Rice Recipe
This eggplant and ground beef rice recipe is so tasty! It's a hearty dish packed with flavor and veggies. Make this for an easy weeknight meal or family dinner. Eggplant and Ground Beef Rice Dish A friend of mine recently made a dish with beef and eggplant and it was delicious! Ever since then I...