"The Key To Change Is To Let Go Of Fear"

Two weeks from today, I will be officially unemployeed. Terrified? Yup. Excited? Abso-freakin-lutely.

I'm leaving my 1st career job out of college, where I've worked for 2 years, to persue one of my dreams. In August, I will be joining AmeriCorps to work with Habitat for Humanity. Quitting a long-term, well-paying marketing position with an established marketing agency for a 12-month job with a poverty-level income? Yup, I did that. Some think I've lost my mind, others think it's awesome (and I'm with them). Regardless, I'm taking a leap of faith for an opportunity I've considered since high school. I'm the happiest I've been in a long time. I guess 'they' were right when they say life isn't all about the money. And as if this new job isn't cool enough, it will cut my communte in half!

And it gets better... Between jobs, I'm going on vacation for a week to the beach with my family. All while training for the Baltimore half-marathon and the Tough Mudder later this year.

Major change, relaxation and new challenges- couldn't ask for a much better way to take advantage of the last full month of summer. 

What are your exciting plans to close out this summer? Don't let it slip away! 

Title quote by Rosanne Cash

Apple Crumble

With summer around, it's essential to have an easy, fresh go-to dessert. I realized this would be a challenge when all of my old summer recipes have added sugar, so out with the old and in with the new healthier options! My first creation (other than the hazelnut below which is great on fresh berries) is my Apple Crumble.

The Crumble



1 c. coconut shreds, unsweetended
1/2 c. almond flour
2 tsp. vanilla extract
6 Tbsp. coconut oil

Melt coconut oil on stove top. Add remaining ingredients listed above, stirring occasionally until coconut is toasted golden brown.

The Apples
About 5 apples, peeled, cored & chopped into bite size pieces (I like to use green and red for a mixed flavor)
2 Tbsp. honey, more if you prefer it sweeter
About 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, more or less if desired

Mix these 3 ingredients and place in the fridge to marinate for about an hour. pre-heat oven to 400.

Once apples have marinated, spread in baking dish and top with the toasted crumble. Bake until the apples are slightly softened.

*For a quicker option, skip marinating the apples for an hour. Simply let them marinate while you toast the crumble mixture. You can also soften the apples in the microwave as opposed to baking them. I have done them in the microwave for about 3 minutes but our microwave tends to be a bit wacky so be sure to check them every so often.

Happy Eating! :)