Staying Connected Right Now (& Saving for Military Family Month)

This post is sponsored by OMMediaGroup & Verizon #BrandPartner #VerizonSalutes One of the things we looked into during quarantine? Our budget. We were spending a lot of time at home, a lot of money on things we weren’t utilizing, & we had a lot of weird, floating free time to use up. So yeah- suddenly our…
10 Ways to Cook at Home More this Year!

This post was made possible by Perdue Farms but all opinions, ideas, & imagery is my own. Thanks for supporting your online creators so we can continue bringing useful, fulfilling content! Did you make resolutions this year? I didn’t…not technically. But I did take the time to reflect on some changes that I think would…
Leopard Midi Dress, Belt Bag, & Faux Leather Moto Jacket with Glam Curvy Styling

There’s something about a long dress that feels glam but sometimes covering up looks sloppy on me. If you’re an hourglass like me, you might also be cringing at all the straight-cut dresses right now that end up looking more like a sack. So what am I loving right now? This grey leopard dress that…

Spicy Thai Basil Sriracha Deviled Eggs Recipe
Fun fact: I used to completely hate eggs. This likely surprises those who follow me on instagram (check me out right here for more food, style, & adventures!) because even recently I’ve posted breakfast tacos & portabello scrambled eggs. But go back 10 years & that was just the beginning of me even bothering to…

How I Rock White in the Summertime
I thought it would be fun to talk about rocking a white outfit for summer today on the blog because summer is the time for events. It seems like everyone has a calendar full of parties, BBQs, & just about any other reason to have some fun in the sun! Keep reading to check out…

How I Put Together a Confident Outfit
Do you have days where you just wake up feeling more confident? I definitely have days where for some reason I just wake up feeling better! Whether I had a week of eating healthy or woke up to glowing skin- these are the days I like to amp up my wardrobe a bit! Keep reading…

I’ve got Plenti of Good Things to Say About This Snack!
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or don’t follow me on Instagram…), we’ve been moving all the way from Nebraska back to Vegas! The trip has been oh so very long but as I’m typing this up tonight we’re officially in our last hotel- tomorrow we move into our new place! Moving is…

Easy Creamy Dill Greek Yogurt Dip Healthy Recipe
If you take a peek in a my fridge you’ll almost always find Greek yogurt. Yogurt makes it way into a ton of my recipes because it has a nice, long refrigerator life, it is good for our dogs, & it can be used in both savory & sweet recipes. Usually I buy both a…
Love Social Media? Then You Might Want to Start Your Day with a Twitter Mug!
Want a mug that speaks to your social media addiction? Then this Thumbs Up # Mug has you covered. I’m personally super into the whole online thing (she says sarcastically since she blogs for a living!) so this was a perfect find for me!

Simply Ancient Grains Cookbook by Maria Speck
If you’ve seen my cookbook review of Bowl + Spoon or My New Roots then you know I’m seriously into healthy eating & research. My newest grain-related cookbook is Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck & it is a real find. If healthy eating & balanced meals are on your mind then keep reading to find out…

Food, Home, & Lifestyle Favorites including Gummy Bears, Pajamas, & More!
Today is a seriously gorgeous day but we’ve been inside packing. We’re prepping our move little by little & I can’t believe we’ll be living in Vegas again in a month! We’re so excited but it has definitely been tons of work. While cleaning up I picked up a bunch of items I’ve been keeping…

Hot & Spicy Volcanic Peppers Volcano Dust 5 Pepper Flakes Seasoning
There aren’t a ton of things here in Nebraska that we’ll miss but the Volcanic Peppers store is definitely high on the list of loves. The owner is just the nicest guy & what they sell is right up our alley. We even bought some as Christmas gifts last year to send to our families!…

Skinny Flourless 2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Growing up I just wasn’t a breakfast person. In fact, neither was my husband. Flash forward to present day & we still aren’t great at eating breakfast daily. Ryan doesn’t try at all & I often forget. The big difference is on the weekends- sometimes we crave it! We started out as newlyweds with canned…

Add Some Construction to Your Look With this Nail Bracelet!
Lately I’ve been trying to pick up layering pieces- especially bracelets! With the move coming up fast, I’m going through my jewelry & really trying to size down what I have & use what I love. This Nail Bracelet from Melody Derm is super unique & really does go with everything!

DIY One-Ingredient Corn Butter Recipe Perfect for Summer!
We’re definitely a corn family- big time. Even though it is just the two of us at home we tend to buy corn in bulk during the summer. We sit down together & shuck for what feels like ages & every time it is worth it. We have a deep freezer I keep stocked with…

Healthy Breakfast with Asiago Cheese & Black Olive Scrambled Eggs
Are you a victim of “Breakfast Repetition” each morning? I go on & off all the time- there have been months where I ate the same thing every morning…& then a week or so of something different every day. Clearly I am a bit finicky & fickle when it comes to breakfast. I thought it would be…

Yogurt: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Cookbook
Yogurt is easily one of the most repurchased items in our refrigerator. This helpful cookbook Yogurt: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner is by Janet Fletcher. This niche is a deeper look at an everyday ingredient. Greek yogurt is pretty versatile & I use it to replace other ingredients & add something…

Peach & Maple Breakfast Bowl Recipe with Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli
Have you noticed breakfast bowls are all the rage right now? Everything from smoothie bowls to yogurt bowls are making the rounds- & I want to share with you what I’ve been eating this week! Nature Valley just released their own muesli & I’ve been trying it lots of different ways- all of them very…

A Healthy Read with My New Roots by Sarah Britton
If you’re looking to fill your body & mind with real, beautiful food then hopefully you’ve checked out Sarah Britton’s new cookbook My New Roots. She is a holistic nutritionist, writer, and photographer behind the popular healthy foods blog MyNewRoots.org, winner of a 2014 Saveur “Best Food Blog” award. Sarah has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Whole Living and has spoken at…







