A lifestyle blog
I'm on day 4 of being sick in bed...I am NOT good at being sick like this. I am bored out of my mind and want so badly to get up and leave the house but am such a mess and exhausted that all I can do is lie in bed. So ready for this [...]
There are so many great things about today... 1) It is officially fall! 2) I was decorating for fall like a mad woman today; hay bales, pumpkins, mums, the whole nine yards 3) The season premier of Scandal is on RIGHT NOW and I am watching, Olivia Pope style, with a glass of red wine in [...]
I've been working some really long days lately and yesterday, the last thing I wanted to do was make dinner. The following conversation took place between my husband and I through text... Me: I don't want to cook! Husband: Oh no! Husband: What is more unhealthy? Pizza or chicken nachos? Me: Hahaha! I think they [...]
I'm a little crazy for figs right now. Also, I found myself searching for fall décor on Pinterest the other day. It's not even the end of August! Normally I would be avoiding the idea of fall as much as possible, but this year I'm really excited for it to get here...fall t.v. shows, cozy [...]
I came home from work today, put on my workout clothes and was ready to get a productive workout in. First I needed a snack, something healthy, because I was going to workout after all. Once my pre-workout snack was complete, I realized I needed to take some blog photos and should do so before [...]
Man! Finally getting this beauty on the blog!! Every time I have a work trip, no matter how short or long, I get so behind on everything. I pack so much into my free time that being away for just a day or two throws me off completely. So this was the first time I [...]
I made these popsicles last summer for the first time and it is one of my favorite posts. Not only are they delicious, but they are healthy and so cute, all at the same time. Be warned, when making striped popsicles, it does take a little time because you have to freeze each layer before [...]
I feel like, as a blogger, I'm supposed to be fairly tech savvy. This is 1000% NOT the case right now. I got a new laptop last week, and I've been battling with it non-stop. I guess I'm battling more with figuring out how to use Windows 6 than the computer itself. Either way, its [...]
I'm getting a little tired of pre-made scrambles every morning so I thought I'd try something new. I still wanted something healthy but I also needed something tasty that my husband will eat...enter baked oatmeal muffins...made with NO FLOUR! These are easy to prepare ahead of time, customize with whatever toppings you prefer and grab [...]
I was super lazy today...didn't do much other than put up some curtains, make Moscow Mules and pick up a pizza for dinner...oops! Moscow Mules have been our drink of choice since last summer. My husband tasted one at a bar and loved it. A few days later, wouldn't you know it, a box shows [...]
Lately, I have been dreaming about getting away on vacation. Work is so crazy right now that its not going to happen anytime soon, but a girl can dream. Some of our favorite vacations were in Mexico and my absolute favorite thing to eat down there is fresh shrimp ceviche. After our last trip to [...]
A question I am asked quite often is: Where did you learn to cook? To be honest, I never learned to cook anywhere in particular. When I got out of college and realized it was expensive to be a big kid in the real world, I started being smarter about my grocery shopping. I quickly [...]
Somebody please help me!! I'm not kidding, not exaggerating...I CAN NOT STOP EATING THESE! For some reason, because I made them, I don't feel nearly as guilty as if I were eating the store bought kind. I can't get over how good these peanut butter cups are. No bake, only 3 ingredients and little mini sizes [...]
I made frosted sugar cookies for Valentine's day last night. I'm pretty sure I ate my weight in sugar cookie dough and cream cheese frosting...Needless to say, I have a stomach ache this morning. In other news, what is everyone doing for Valentine's Day?? I want to hear all your cute plans. I'm not big [...]
I'm beginning to feel like the struggle of juggling the many things I have to do will never go away. No matter how much a plan and schedule, something will always come up to throw things off track or derail the progress. This is just something I'm working on dealing with right now. Trying not [...]
What a weekend! Our Seahawks are going to the Superbowl again!! Such a fun weekend up in Seattle, watching the game and hanging with friends. Along with that, lots of yummy football food and drink. Which means we needed something a little lighter for dinner tonight. If you don't already read or subscribe to Cooking Light [...]
By now you know that I don't love veggies, but, they are very necessary for a healthy diet. When you only eat a handful of different vegetables, eating them can get old real fast. I needed to try some new side dishes to keep simple weeknight dinners interesting. Cue the bacon! I know, I know, [...]
When I first got married, I was lucky enough to be a stay-at-home wife. That only lasted about 6 months before I went totally crazy and was bored out of my mind (if only I had the blog back then). While I was playing Suzie Homemaker, I decided to try making candy. This peppermint bark [...]
December is in full swing and we're only 4 days in! Being in the retail industry, my holidays have always felt hectic but this year, with a new job, remodeling a new home and the usual holiday insanity, things are feeling even more overwhelming. I had all these great intentions for the blog in the [...]
We're about halfway through the Thanksgiving feast posts! Still to come...green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey & pie! All the best parts! These biscuits take things up a notch, not just a plain dinner roll with butter, the sage and cheddar taste great together and it makes your house smell so yummy when they [...]