{Recipe) Dairy-Free Frozen Banana "Ice Cream"

You guys know how much I love sweet treats, which is why I couldn't wait to share this healthy ice cream dupe with you after my mom introduced it to me last week. The best part? It's completely natural, non-dairy and (wait for it), pretty much fat-free! So don't ever feel guilty about letting bananas go over-ripe again — you guys have GOT to try this!  #superyum

Ingredients:
5 ripe, peeled bananas (cut into pieces and frozen)
2 tbs. honey
Sprinkle of cinnamon

Peel and cut five over-ripe bananas into pieces and freeze thoroughly (for best results, freeze for several days prior to making this recipe). Using a food processor, blend the frozen banana chunks on high, slowly adding the honey for added sweetness. Be careful not to over blend the mixture, as it can start to melt. When the texture and consistency becomes thick and smooth, dish the dessert into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon. You can also use chocolate and nuts to take things up a notch, but for the calorie conscious, less is certainly more... you won't believe your mouth!

Garnish with banana, a little mint and a flower for added impact, but be warned — you're going to want to eat this ice cream quickly!
Take it from me, it melts faster than you can say 'blog photos.' xx

Photos by Adventures in Fashion

{Valentine's Week} The (2nd) Date

Last year the mister and I shared a casual Valentine's Day date, filled with cupcakes, D&D and piggy back rides (remember?). Fast forward a year, and not much has changed. Although our social calendars and obligations may have amplified a bit, there's still nothing we'd rather do than spend time together in the most delightfully casual of ways.

One of my very favourite things to do on the weekend is cozy up in a coffee shop with my boo. Downing caffeine and pastries while making plans for the week ahead is all it takes to make me a happy girl, while Mr. AiF is more of a hiking-up-the-mountain kind of dude. So while I wouldn't be caught dead being outdoorsy in the winter (seriously though, that's cray!), a mini compromise was in order.

After I got my coffee/macaron/lover-man fix, the mister got to enjoy as much time strolling around town as our freezing winter temperatures would allow... It's no great outdoors, but hey, it's better than nothing!

Zara faux fur coat; J.Crew shirt; Gap jeans; Chapters Indigo clutch; ShoeMint booties; Zara necklace

Happy Valentine's Day, love bugs — however you choose to celebrate, I hope it's super! xx

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Valentine's Week} Girls Night In

There's nothing like Valentine's Day to get Kassie and I in the mood for sweet treats (understatement) and friendship photos (exhibit A and B), only this year we opted to keep things a little more casual. Ice cream, manis and a Sex and the City marathon was all we needed for a happy heart day, because really, is there anything better than a good old fashioned girls night in?

{ These lip slippers are probably my favourite gift this year — Mr. AiF popped them into our shopping cart after I eyed them up at Joe Fresh, which I thought was so sweet }

Forever 21 sweater | Aritzia leggings | J.Crew necklace | CC Skye lips ring | J.Crew bangles | Michael Kors watch

{ Making ice cream sundaes with heart sprinkles and maraschino cherries made us feel like kids again }

{ "I know it sounds mental, but sometimes I have more fun vegging out than when I go partying. Maybe because my party clothes are so binding" — Cher Horowitz }

J.Crew tee | Anthropologie cardigan | J.Crew necklace

{ Having a white nail moment with this American Apparel polish — is there anything better than painting your nails with a girlfriend? }

Good friends make life all the more sweet, which is why it's so important to make time for loved ones and celebrate the little things... So grab your bestest bestie and let her know that she'll always be your Valentine. xx

Photos by Aaron Camponi

{Baking} 6 Valentine's Recipes To Try

Sugar makes my world go round (which you'll know if you follow me on Instagram), so when it comes to Valentine's Day, the more sweets the better. In between baking sugar cookies and stuffing my face with chocolate (truth), I often find myself creeping food photos on Pinterest this time of year. So if you have as big of a sweet tooth as I do, here are 6 must-try Valentine's recipes to try... and hey, I'm always around if you feel like sharing. xx

Conversation heart donuts | M&M chocolate chip cookies | Linzer cookies | Orange flavoured beetroot waffles | Red velvet soft pretzels | Peppermint marshmallows

{Halloween Week} Painted Pumpkins

Why carve a pumpkin when you can paint one instead? Not to sound all 'easy way out' or anything, but painted pumpkins are not only easier than their carved counterparts, but they're oh-so pretty as well... That's why Kassie, Ashley and I decided to have a mini painting party over the weekend. There were cupcakes, pastel paints aplenty and the Monster Mash, of course. The only thing that could have made this day any better would be a screening of Ghostbusters and some Tootsie Rolls, but you can't have everything.

Happy Halloween Week! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Life} 10 To Try This Fall

You know what I said last week about stopping to smell the pumpkin spice? Well this fall I fully intend to. Life's too short not to enjoy the beauty of each season, so I made a list of 10 things I'd like to do or try before it's too late. Feel free to add to the list, and above all else, remember to make the most of the season... Like #4 while doing #5 and eating #2 while wearing #9 — or something like that.

1. Host a casual outdoor party.
2. Bake something festive, like these pumpkin fritters.
3. Cozy up by the fire with an apple pie spice latte.
4. Movie nights are always a good idea, especially when they're 90's themed... Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Death Becomes Her and Practical Magic are always a good idea.
5. Try out a new manicure.
6. Make candy apples with your girlfriends.
7. Paint a pretty pumpkin... or ten.
8. Start a book club... even if your the only member.
9. Wear as much plaid as humanly possible (I love this look).
10. Vamp-up your lipstick arsenal.

Photo by Andrew Tarver