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I’ve created this space to share my passion for health, aging well, and self care. Here you will find nourishing recipes for the whole family, as well as posts on my favorite clean beauty, skincare, and more. I am doing my best to embrace the journey while I navigate the second half of my life with a balance between my daily healthy habits and a little indulgent fun. I hope that some of my everyday, real life favorites can become yours too.

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Cocktails Without the Regret: My Hangover Prevention Routine

These are the steps I take before and after a night of cocktails to avoid paying for it the next day...

Favorite Amazon Purchases: Summer 2026

A round up of my favorite Amazon purchases for our new house in Santa Barbara.

New On RIRL...

Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm, earthy, and flavorful shawarma spices turn ground chicken into something special. The herbed, lemony chickpeas, zippy pickled onions, and a creamy yogurt sauce take this bowl over the top!

Food & Recipes

Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Warm, earthy, and flavorful shawarma spices turn ground chicken into something special. The herbed, lemony chickpeas, zippy pickled onions, and a creamy yogurt sauce take this bowl over the top!

Beef, Farro, and Lentil Soup

This is a super cozy and hearty recipe that does not require a ton of effort, just a long simmer on the stove.

Thai Crunch Salad with Pork Tenderloin

It is the season of salads and this one is so full of great flavor and texture. It is loaded with healthy fiber and protein and is so delicious!

Asian Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin cooks up so perfectly in the air fryer. It is tender and juicy and loaded with flavor thanks to the zippy Asian marinade.

Gluten & Grain Free Banana Protein Power Muffins

These nutrient dense muffins have over 12 grams of protein from cottage cheese, eggs, and bone broth protein powder. They are gluten AND grain free and contain no refined sugar.

Blackberry Margaritas

Sometimes a classic with a simple twist feels much more special than the sum of its parts...like this Blackberry Margarita. It looks beautiful and tastes even better!

Jambalaya Fried Rice

This is an easy recipe with bold flavors that will satisfy a hungry family with leftovers!

Creamy Clementine Protein Smoothies (Cutie Smoothie)

Protein, vitamin C, healthy fats, and fiber in a delicious, creamy smoothie. Tastes like sunshine in a glass!

Simple & Delicious Seafood Stew

Spring may be here but it is still chilly enough for a warming stew. This simple seafood stew is so easy to make and so delicious!

Chicken Larb

Minimal effort for maximum flavor...Larb is an easy, versatile, and delicious ground meat dish with bold flavors that everyone loves!

Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Stew

Tender corned beef with perfectly cooked potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, all simmered in a rich braise of Guinness beer and beef stock.

Pressure Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

I make this easy, delicious and versatile Mexican shredded chicken often. It is perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or burrito bowls!

Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Pancetta

An easy and delicious meatloaf recipe with Italian flavors topped with a layer of crispy pancetta.

Picadillo Beef

Looking for a way to make your ground beef more flavorful and delicious? Cuban Picadillo Beef for the Win!

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

My favorite way to eat quinoa! So nutritious and satisfying - even if you don't love quinoa, you will love this breakfast bowl!

Borracho Beans (Drunken Beans)

You can't beat hearty and comforting bowl of beans, especially when they are as flavorful as these are.

High Protein Yogurt Bowl

Want to know how I get 47 grams of protein in my yogurt bowl? Click here to find out!

Chicken Shawarma Meatballs with a Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Warm shawarma spices elevate the flavor of a basic chicken meatball and turn it into something special!

My Homemade Granola

Crunchy, lightly sweet, and oh so good! This nutrient dense granola is so delicious and easy to make...try it once and you will be hooked!

Pasta Bolognese

My tips and tricks for the perfect meat sauce...this one is a family favorite!

Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups with Coconut and Cacao Nibs

Kick off the new year by making this delicious & healthy grab and go breakfast or snack!

Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Subtly sweet, a little smokey and so perfect for fall!

Green Chicken Chili with Garbanzo Beans

A light, zippy, and healthy green chili that can feed a crowd and makes great leftovers!

Ramen with Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baked Tofu

This ramen is bursting with flavor and texture, and simple to make at home!

Chicken Picata Meatballs

All the flavors of chicken piccata in a meatball!

Fall Salad with Delicata Squash and Wild Rice

A beautiful salad with all the flavors of fall

Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf with Italian flavors and crispy pancetta layered on top

Asian Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken gets an upgrade with loads of Asian flavor in these delicious meatballs

Miso Ginger Salmon Cakes

Tender, juicy and crispy...these salmon paties are bursting with Asian flavor and umami!

Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

A hearty and cozy soup loaded with protein and fiber.

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

All the flavors of Chicken parm in a meatball!

Beauty & Skincare

Clean Beauty | Non-Toxic Eye Masks

I found some clean, non-toxic eye masks to share with you! These check all the boxes for me and help my tired eyes look more refreshed!

Favorite Products for a Fresh Spring Face

These are the products I reach for daily to get the no-makeup makeup look. Clean, fresh, and radiant!

Beauty Review: Evolve Together Deodorant

Is it possible to be obsessed with your deodorant? Yes...yes it is! Check out my review on the best deodorant that I have ever used!

Health & Wellness

Cocktails Without the Regret: My Hangover Prevention Routine

These are the steps I take before and after a night of cocktails to avoid paying for it the next day...

My Favorite Protein Powders

Looking for a great tasting, easy to digest, clean protein powder? I have tried many, and these are my favorites!

Superfood Spotlight: Sprouted Nuts and Seeds

Read more to find out why I incorporate sprouted nuts and seeds into my diet every day!

Shopping Links

What I bought from Amazon - March & April

The RIRL Love List

Rhonda In Real Life

Clean Eating → Self Care → Aging Well

Welcome to RIRL

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Cocktails Without the Regret: My Hangover Prevention Routine

Favorite Amazon Purchases: Summer 2026

New On RIRL...

Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Food & Recipes

Ground Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Beef, Farro, and Lentil Soup

Thai Crunch Salad with Pork Tenderloin

Asian Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Gluten & Grain Free Banana Protein Power Muffins

Blackberry Margaritas

Jambalaya Fried Rice

Creamy Clementine Protein Smoothies (Cutie Smoothie)

Simple & Delicious Seafood Stew

Chicken Larb

Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Stew

Pressure Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Pancetta

Picadillo Beef

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Borracho Beans (Drunken Beans)

High Protein Yogurt Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Meatballs with a Tahini Yogurt Sauce

My Homemade Granola

Pasta Bolognese

Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups with Coconut and Cacao Nibs

Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Green Chicken Chili with Garbanzo Beans

Ramen with Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baked Tofu

Chicken Picata Meatballs

Fall Salad with Delicata Squash and Wild Rice

Italian Turkey Meatloaf

Asian Chicken Meatballs

Miso Ginger Salmon Cakes

Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Beauty & Skincare

Clean Beauty | Non-Toxic Eye Masks

Favorite Products for a Fresh Spring Face

Beauty Review: Evolve Together Deodorant

Health & Wellness

Cocktails Without the Regret: My Hangover Prevention Routine

My Favorite Protein Powders

Superfood Spotlight: Sprouted Nuts and Seeds

Shopping Links

What I bought from Amazon - March & April

The RIRL Love List

What I Bought from Amazon - February

What I bought from Amazon - January

RIRL Gift Guide 2024

What I bought from Amazon - November

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