I was the child ordering shirley temples with extra maraschino cherries, or a virgin strawberry daiquiri with extra whipped cream. so, it should be no surprise that I’m the pregnant lady mixing up mocktails.…
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our little + growing family is calling this christmas a victory! for the first time ever, we finished our gift shopping + wrapping well before christmas eve. we crossed every item off of our…
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I love having our home covered in twinkly lights + stockings hung from our fireplace with care. the smell of cookies baking in the oven + cups of hot cocoa overflowing with marshmallows. a…
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I am the master of procrastination when it comes to buying gifts. I repeatedly convince myself a better idea will strike me if I just wait. until it’s the week of (or day before)…
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I like hummus, but I love hummus that I make at home! it’s simple + easy, with only 5 ingredients. there are two I stock up on: cans of chickpeas (aka: garbanzo beans) +…
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the husband + I’s most cherished holiday tradition is our gingerbread house competition! we started it while we were dating + have yet to skip a year. it’s the prep work of strategically planning…
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people have a crazy love-hate relationship with the holidays! it’s the hustle + bustle, the constant entertaining, parties for everything, sweet treats that giggle at your so-called “will power”, the reality of missing a…
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a day in the life: kara swanson. I recently had the chance to chat with the sweet + highly inspirational, kara swanson. she is the founder + certified health coach behind life well lived.…
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breakfast is the hardest meal. there are so many things you must accomplish from the moment you (finally) roll out of bed until you head out for the day. although, I’d love to cook…
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if there is one thing I learned this summer, it’s that: moscow mules should be made with alcoholic ginger beer! I’ve been making them “wrong” this whole time. let’s just say, these are the types…
