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Hey there, I'm Mallory. I originally started the Cheers Years blog to document my crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes. Along my journey, I found that I'm addicted to the challenge of "healthifying" traditionally unhealthy southern recipes (including cocktails & dessert!). I also love creating unforgettable events, both professionally and at home. If you're also excited by one or both of these, you've come to the right place. 

 
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When a crazy plant lady finds heaven!🌿😍 I have quite a few plant babies at home but stepping inside this magnificent green house takes my appreciation of plant care to the next level! 💘 What’s your favorite plant?? 💚 #biltmore #exploreasheville #plantsmakepeoplehappy • • • • • • #asheville #visitnc #travelpics #travelgram #willjourney #travel #beautifulplaces #amazing #instapassport #traveltheworld #wanderlust #travellife #instatravel #travelphotography #greenhouse #amazingplaces
EASY halloween party food idea! 🎃Spooky avocado egg salad with sweet potato tortilla chips. This is a great option for an office party since it's more filling like a meal, but would also work well for a house party! This high-protein, lower carb and gluten-free recipe is a healthier party food to balance out the table likely filled with sugary desserts and candy. 🍬🍫 To make, I simply substituted half the amount of mayo called-for in my staple egg salad recipe with mashed avocado. You can do this with your favorite, too! Here's my recipe - 4 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayo (I actually prefer the taste of grapeseed vegenaise) 1/4 cup of mashed avocado (or a little more, depending on your preference) 1/4 tsp. paprika salt & pepper to tast -You could also add a Tbsp. of pickle relish and 1 tsp. mustard, but I chose to leave it out in case folks (like my husband) don't care for those ingredients. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the eggs to your preferred consistency and thickness. Add in the mayo and mashed avocado, salt, pepper, and paprika then mix together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate to keep fresh until time to devour! You could use pita chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette when serving but I just love these sweet potato tortilla chips from Trader Joe's and they're surprisingly a perfect combo with the egg salad. Plus, the orange makes the dish a little more Halloween.🧡 You could call this "brain dip" or "zombie food" to go all-in on the halloween theme, but for now I'm calling this a "spooky avocado egg salad". 👻 Hope you're having an amazing fall weekend with fun food! #halloweenfoodideas #easypartyfood • • • • • • #gloobyfood #halloweenfood #foodstyling #f52grams #feedfeed #homemade #healthyeats #nourish #flashesofdelight #foodie #foodblogger #ncblogger #foodgawker #eeeeeats #foodart #foodiegram #eatfamous #spoonfeed #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #cheersyears #tcyrecipes #halloween
Celebrating cozy cast iron skillet season in full swing, y'all! First up, fried apples. 🍎 I love cooking in a cast iron all year round but I swear anything cooked in a skillet during autumn just tastes better. 🎉 Anyone else agree? 🙌 #FallYall #CastIronCooking • • • • • #southernliving #prettyfood #foodstyling #f52grams #feedfeed #homemade #cooking #gloobyfood #flashesofdelight #foodie #foodblogger #ncblogger #foodgawker #eeeeeats #foodart #foodiegram #eatfamous #homecooking #spoonfeed #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #cheersyears #celebrate #autumn #instablogger
#FlashbackFriday to that time I remixed my Mom's traditional broccoli salad to be just a tad healthier with a fall flare! I'm craving these crunchy harvest flavors before making all my meals in a crock pot (anyone else?). Are you making all the autumn recipes right now?? #easyrecipe #fallfood • • • • • • #livecolorfully #colorpop #prettyfood #foodstyling #f52grams #feedfeed #homemade #healthyeats #nourish #flashesofdelight #abmlifeiscorful #foodie #foodblogger #ncblogger #foodgawker #eeeeeats #foodart #foodiegram #eatfamous #healthyeating #spoonfeed #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #cheersyears #tcyrecipes
New post #ontheblog about what it's really like taking guitar lessons as an adult. 🎸🎵 I've only been playing the guitar (& ukulele) for a little over 3 years and I wouldn't have nearly the playing ability if I hadn't taken lessons! On the blog I share a funny story about my first guitar lesson in the waiting room among all the kids. 🙈 Spoiler alert: it's a little awkward at first but you learn to get over yourself and show up for personal development. 😌 A few years later I'm back in lessons and loving them AGAIN. If you've ever wondered what it's like taking guitar lessons as an adult, check out the link in my bio about my experience and a few tips to help you figure out if you might want to try it out! 👊 Fall is a great time to take up learning a new skill or hobby as the days get cooler and dark earlier! 🎃 🍁🍂 I'm so grateful for my time learning and can't wait to continue growing through lessons. 🎶 #MusicalMonday #AdultGuitarLessons #MartinGuitars • • • • • • #bloggerstyle #guitarlessons #learningguitar #selfgrowth #lifelearning #flashesofdelight #southernstyle #sunnyday #ncblogger #northcarolina #pink #findinghappiness #imtheeverygirl #thatsdarling #music #instablogger
Horseback riding and is a lot like blogging for me... in theory it should be a fun, exciting, and even relaxing all at the same time. You know when people say, "When I'm cooking/taking photos/blogging (insert any other hobby or side hustle here) I really get in *the zone* and find my zen." -? Well, let me just say, that ain't me. Even when I DO enjoy cooking, taking photos, and blogging I never turn off my brain and just "go with the flow". Nope. I usually extensively plan and am thinking (*over-thinking) every single step. 🤯 - I love having a creative outlet to make recipes and share my life's journey along the way, but just like horseback riding, it's scary being in the saddle. The horse could get spooked, you could fall off and get hurt, OR get really sunburnt like I did on this 2 hour ride. 🤦🏼‍♀️ - It scares me publishing work on the web. What if no one likes what I create or I accidentally say the wrong thing and offend someone? When we were riding I was worried that our trail guide would think I was scared and a terrible rider, just like I worry about what people think about everything I post. - I asked myself WHY I took this ride and concluded... it was for me to have fun. Not because I'd get a cool photo (even though I really like this one!) or it seems like *the thing* to do. - Even though I was more nervous than calm on this ride, I loved it. I got a rush, connected with the horse, and look at that view! I wouldn't have felt any of that if I didn't get in that saddle and just ride. That's what I'm trying to remind myself about blogging. I can go at my own pace; slow and steady is the best I can do right now. 🐢 - Do you ever struggle with getting back in the saddle doing something you love but feel anxious?? #horsebackriding #wholeheartedliving • • • • • • #horses #mountains #getoutdoors #flashesofdelight #pursuehappy #ncblogger #bloggerstyle #thatsdarling #bloggers #imtheeverygirl #adventure #ncmountains #amazingview
POLL: Are you stoked about autumn officially arriving or sad that summer is over? What about mixed emotions... ever get those? 🎭 I can tell you that I sure have them. - My initial reaction to autumn is giddy excitement. It's such a beautiful season that brings a welcomed cool-down to the Carolinas with fun flavors and fashion that feel like reuniting with one of your best friends. But, it also brings up some old negative emotions from previous fall memories I have to work through each time this season rolls up. Past all things pumpkin and cozy scarves, I'm reminded that I walked through a dark life tunnel as the leaves fell. Yet, as time works it's magic, each year autumn becomes more enjoyable. 🍁💛 - Here's to welcoming the new season with new possibilities and memories to be made. AND that precious gift of time. 🙏 Double tap to toast if you can relate. 🥂 #taptotoast #welcomefall #timeheals • • • • • #flashesofdelight #pursuehappy #pursuepretty #livecolorfully #abmbeautifullife #foodblogger #ncblogger #bloggerstyle #thatsdarling #bloggercommunity #raleighblogger #imtheeverygirl #darlingmovement #views #reflection #instablog #smileon #cheers
Interrupting your scroll with this watermelon pop margarita 🍉😱 If you're hitting Taco Tuesday in our last days of hot summer, here are 3 margaritas that are more than marvelous at @lasantaraleigh in downtown Raleigh on Glenwood South! 🍹👏 The second pic is a cucumber-mint margarita (my fave!), and the last is a kiwi margarita! 💚 I was lucky enough to sample these with blogger buds @annakhaddock , @sobesavvy , @sincerelydeidra and @samuelholt . We can't wait to go back! Which one would you choose?! #raleighdrinkpics #Margaritas •———————• #cocktails #happyhour #thirsty #mixology #VscoFood #prettydrinks #instadrink #delicious #foodblogger #prettydrinks #drinkstagram #igfooedie #drinkpics #feedfeedcocktails #colorful #foodgawker #tastespotting #raleighnc #raleighblogger #cheers #yumm #cheersyears