Our precious Henry made his big debut on Friday, February 11th! We are so in love with our bundle of joy! I wanted to capture his birth story while the details are still fresh and decided to share it here on the blog. As a first time mom, it was really helpful to read other birth stories as I prepared for the big day so I hope this helps others!
Read MoreBEST LAYERING TURTLENECK! And it’s affordable!! For anyone else anxiously awaiting tomorrow’s Hill House Holiday Collection Launch, I wanted to share my favorite layering turtleneck - perfect if you’re wanting to save some $$ and get *the look* with your splurge nap dress… like me!
Read MoreIn case you hadn’t heard… we’re expecting!! A baby boy is set to join us in February and we are over the moon excited to meet him! Additionally, we’ve had lots of other life updates so I figured it was time for the latest installment of Life Lately…
Read MoreEarlier in the year, I wrote a post about how we decided to do a Contentment / Debt Challenge for six months. It’s been a few months since we wrapped up that challenge and I’m happy to report it went very well! I thought I’d type up a little recap for anyone interested in learning more about what this looked like.
Read MoreIf you love sweets but like to find healthy alternatives, this recipe is for you!! Darrell found this recipe and while he can’t eat them because of his nut allergy, he knew how much I wanted brownies so he made these for me! The taste and consistency of these date and walnut brownies remind me so much of a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie, minus the tiny candy topping. I was shocked!
Read MoreY’all! This has become one of my favorite meals! It is so fresh and flavorful! I love that it’s packed with goodness and leaves you feeling full. This salmon rice bowl is an excellent healthy dinner option. Roasted salmon, wild rice, brussel sprouts and beets - with flavor that packs a punch! If you’ve wanted to incorporate beets into your diet but have been a little scared, this recipe is a great way to sneak them in.
Read MoreA new salad obsession - this Maple Roasted Carrot Salad is something you could eat for lunch year round but also makes a totally perfect side dish to serve your family over the holidays… So delish! My health coach, Liz, came to the rescue when I was burnt out on my salad rotation and this is one of the recipes she highly suggested. It’s so dang good, I had to share about it on the blog!
Read MoreAnother #easyfancy dinner! This is a great “date night in” meal to cook as a couple. We love risotto night and it’s always fun to mix it up - whether that be the risotto itself, or what we serve with the Italian dish to make a meal. If you love spinach and artichoke dip, you’ll likely love this dish!
Read MoreI’ve been pretty open in the past about being diagnosed with inattentive ADD (I’m not hyperactive, therefore I really don’t like to use the term “ADHD”) in late 2019. It’s been almost two years since I first learned about this disorder and that I’m someone who is affected by it. Learning this about my brain has resulted in mixed emotions but overall I’m grateful to know a little more about what makes me tick. Everyone is unique and I’m glad to know more about how my brain functions. I think we could all benefit from better understanding how our brains work and how technology impacts us in different ways. So how do I “help my brain” and make changes in my relationship with technology? Here are three ways I’m finding really help me focus, complete tasks and achieve goals.
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