How to Eat at Night for Better Sleep: Mindful Tips to Avoid Overeating

Do you find yourself mindlessly snacking at night, only to regret it later when your sleep feels restless and your digestion is off? You’re not alone—nighttime overeating is one of the most common eating struggles I see in my mindful eating practice. The good news? You can improve your sleep and reduce nighttime overeating—without following … Read more

Best Potluck Recipes

Potlucks are my favorite way to get family and friends together for special occasions, summer BBQs, holidays, and Sunday dinners. And I’ve definitely worked in offices where they loved having a potluck to celebrate just about anything. I’m always looking for something easy, budget-friendly, and delicious to bring to the next potluck, so I put … Read more

Can You Mix Creatine and Pre-Workout?

If you’re serious about gaining muscle and strength, you probably take creatine and pre-workout. You may have also heard conflicting opinions about whether mixing them is a good idea. Some say combining creatine and pre-workout is a simple, effective way to stack two of the best performance-enhancing supplements. Others disagree, claiming certain ingredients in pre-workout … Read more

Why Does Pre-Workout Make You Itch? Beta-Alanine Explained

Many gymgoers think the tingling they feel after drinking pre-workout—known as “pre-workout itch”—means they’re allergic to their supplement. They’re wrong. That sensation comes from beta-alanine, an amino acid that boosts athletic performance but also triggers this unique reaction. But why does pre-workout make you itch? Is it dangerous? And can you minimize it?  You’ll find … Read more

Sloppy Joe Casserole

This hearty Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is layered with a homemade mac and cheese base, seasoned ground beef layer, and of course plenty of cheese! Perfect for an easy weeknigt dinner, or serve to guests! With over 14 years of recipe creation and testing for Shugary Sweets, I can promise this family-style casserole hits all … Read more

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Every summer I end up with more zucchini than I know what to do with. Today’s Lemon Zucchini Bread recipe is the perfect mix of bright citrus flavor with bakery-style sweetness. Soft, moist crumb with a lemon glaze. With over 14 years of baking experience on Shugary Sweets, this bread is one of my most … Read more

18 Cozy Crockpot Recipes To Warm You Up

Hearty soups, saucy pastas, big-flavor chilis, and tender shredded meats that basically make themselves. These cozy crockpot recipes deliver! When the days start getting chilly and all you want is something warm, cozy, and hands-off simmering away while you live your life, it’s crockpot season. These crockpot recipes are the ultimate comfort food lineup: hearty … Read more

Vegetable Chowder – I Heart Vegetables

This cozy vegetable chowder is made with a variety of veggies for a soup that is hearty and healthy! This recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. As soon as the weather starts to cool down, I find myself making soup on repeat. It’s a great way to add lots of … Read more

Back and Shoulder Workout Routine for Width and Mass

Most people do back and shoulder workouts on separate days—and that’s fine. But if you want to build broad shoulders, wide lats, and a thick back as quickly as possible, combining them in the same workout might be even better. Why? Back exercises train your “pulling” muscles, while shoulder exercises target your “pushing” muscles, so … Read more