Maria recently completed the Whole30 for a second time. With the stress of the wedding, then eating out a ton on our honeymoon, then relying on quick take-out meals when getting her classroom set up, Maria felt like she'd really fallen off the wagon of eating well and taking care … [Read more...]
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Whole30 Essentials: Where to Shop and What to Buy
I just ended my second round of the Whole30 yesterday. This time around, I came prepared to eat. Last time around, I ate a LOT of the same foods and it got very redundant. When you can't eat any grains, dairy, legumes, alcohol, sugar and a whole host of food additives, it's easy … [Read more...]
What the Whole30 is Doing to My Budget
I'm pretty sure that friends have always suspected I was a little bit crazy. Now I have given them even more reason to want to put me in the looney bin. This month, I read the book "It Starts with Food" because I wanted to become better informed about the food I was eating and … [Read more...]
How I’m Getting Back in Shape
I would guess that most people have a number on the scale that causes them to feel a sense of dread as they slowly see themselves approaching that number. No, the number doesn't define our worth, but it often affects how we see ourselves. I hit my number right before my 39th … [Read more...]
Five Things
The weekend has finally arrived and we are so excited! I may be staying at home this year to take care of Dessa, but I still love Fridays every bit as much as I did when I was working outside the home. Weekends mean more rest, family time, and an extra set of hands around the … [Read more...]
Visiting the Stitch Fix Photo Studio Tastemakers Event Day 2
After such an exhilarating first day visiting the Stitch Fix offices and warehouse in San Francisco with twelve other bloggers and online influencers, I was so excited for a day of inspiration and creativity at the Stitch Fix photo studios. The hosts of our trip set the bar … [Read more...]
My Favorite Whole 30 Instagram Accounts
I have decided to go back on the Whole 30 right after Easter. I've begun to slip back into so many poor eating habits and I need a jump start to kick my sugar habit, stop eating in front the TV and start eating clean again. So, Whole30 here I come! For 30 days, I'm making a … [Read more...]
Our Grand Hotel Halloween Adventure
You probably already knew how excited Maria and I were for the Grand Hotel's first ever Halloween Weekend up on Mackinac Island. Well, we took so many pictures that it took us two weeks to sort through them all. Thanks so much for waiting for us. Believe me, we have a lot to … [Read more...]
11 Things My Husband Does Better than Me
Today is Rob's birthday and I have been reflecting on all things Rob excels at beyond my own abilities. People give me a lot of credit for being the creative one in our two-some and while my ability to operate a camera may shine front and center on the blog, Rob has so many … [Read more...]
