Long time, no post! No, really. Like the longest hiatus ever. I didn't think it had been FOUR months until I just looked back at the last post! Four whole months. Can I tell you I've been super busy? Like started a new business that took over my life like a whirlwind and I'm finally coming back up for air? Mid-September, I started a fun little side hobby, Trilogy Threads (you can click there and join, if you're interested). And it was just meant to be that, a little side gig. A couple of friends and I set out to bring great threads at affordable prices and what we meant to be something fun on the side, grew rather quickly (and we've been having so much fun). We … [Read more...]
Whole 30: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers
Y'all, this post almost didn't happen because Allen started watching The Walking Dead this past weekend. I promised I would stop binge watching shows and we haven't in months, but I was sucked in to this one. Granted, I find myself covering my eyes through the gory parts and starting a load of laundry during the suspenseful scenes. It's not scary, I just can't handle suspense, so I like to keep myself pretty distracted when it gets to those parts. Anyway, I said all that to say, I watched an episode last night and procrastinated finishing this post. No worries, I skipped stretching this morning at Orange Theory to make it happen. See, I promise I'm really trying to be a blogger again. … [Read more...]
daily dime, september 2017
It's already that time again! Another round of the Daily Dime and I'm linking up with some of my favorites to show you a day in our life, in September! The Daily Dime is all about a day in your life, take ten photos throughout the day then come back to link-up with us. The link-up will be live for two weeks for you document yours and come back and link-up. Let's switch it up for today, we had a rare off day because of the threat of hurricane Irma, BK and Jud were both out of school. The weather didn't get bad here, but the forecast showed a potential for tropical storm conditions, and I'm never sad when our school system prioritizes student safety, even when … [Read more...]
summer 2017 in 22 pictures
This week finally feels like fall. I've been around the Alabama weather scene long enough to know this doesn't really mean anything for the longterm forecast. We've worn shorts to the Pumpkin Patch in October, so a cold-front in September doesn't mean the temperatures are here to stay. The lake is cooling down and football Saturdays are back in session, so while we'll still have some warm days, I think it's safe to say, summer as we know it is officially over for 2017. It took me 22 pictures to get all of the highlights of summer in one post, I'd say it was good to us! We started with Braylen's gymnastics exhibition, she showed off all of her new skills she had been working so … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Approved, Guacamole Stuffed Chicken Bombs
How about another quick and easy Whole 30 recipe? Kristin and I are back over on the Instagram account this week! And we're sharing plenty of Whole 30 approved eats to get you through the September Whole 30 (you know, the one that is seems like the whole world is doing at the moment). If you've never tried a Whole 30, I would highly recommend giving it a shot. You're never going to find something that makes you feel quite as good as Whole 30 will, and if you are anti-diet this is your avenue. No counting, no boring and bland food, we cook Whole 30 approved recipeson a regular basis and they have become our favorite go-to recipes. This is another recipe that I feel like I can't really … [Read more...]
beach recap – summer 2017
How about a beach recap while we're on a blogging roll around here? I'm still trying to catch-up, don't worry, I won't go back too far. I'm thinking a this beach recap plus one big summer recap and we'll call it a day. Then it's back to our regularly scheduled blogging.... or so I hope. For now, let's travel back to June... when the sky was blue and the air was salty. Oh, and for the first time we met a tropical storm up and close personal, they called her Cindy, she threatened to steal our fun, but we didn't let that happen. Let's start at the very beginning, I ordered groceries before we left our house and we didn't have to set foot in a grocery store with cranky kids … [Read more...]
five on friday: 5 things I’m loving right now
Happy Friday, friends! And the Friday before a holiday weekend, doesn't get much better than three days off (and we're planning on spending it at the lake and soaking up one last lake weekend before we bid summer a final farewell). I haven't shared a random 5 on Friday post in quite a while, so I thought I'd jump in and share 5 things I can't get enough of at the moment. (affiliate links appear below) One- Essie Gel Couture -- This is the best gel-like nail polish I've found so far. I cut out my bi-weekly dip manicures, and this has actually been a great alternative. Especially now that the damage from the manicures has finally grown out and my nails are thick … [Read more...]
3 ingredient sheet pan brussel sprouts and chicken sausage
Does any one else feel a little overwhelmed this time of year? The beginning of school is supposed to be a reset, where we let go of lazy summer days and get our act together, right? Not over here. We started cheerleading and piano with the new school year and everything else (except school, of course) has taken a back seat. That includes healthy eating. It's been hard for me to jump back into cooking every night and avoiding take out on the regular. I've been easing myself back in with quick and easy meals and honestly loving cooking and spending time in the kitchen every evening, rather than just a few nights per week. There's something so incredibly satisfying about cooking at home … [Read more...]