Happy (Belated) New Year! How’s yours going? Ours started off nice and leisurely, but this week, we’re back to the grind with Ellie in school and Keegan and I both at work full-time. So, all that to stay, this is the first week I’m really focusing on resolutions, goals and intentions for the year. Every…
Jewelry can be inexpensive way to switch up your look. Over the last several months, I’ve added some new pieces that I adore. They’re from Machete, Mejuri and Uncommon James – all brands I follow on Instagram. Here’s what to look for from each. Mejuri I picked up a necklace with a zodiac pendant from Mejuri…
I have a history with romesco sauce. Smoky and complex, I love the flavor combinations of roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, garlic and vinegar. If you haven’t had it before, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s guaranteed to up your basic, weeknight chicken by a thousand percent. As Ellie would say, “for real life.” So,…
I made this pear, goat cheese and pistachio crostini for Thanksgiving this year, but according to an old friend, I served something like this for a book club many, many years ago. I’m so glad she reminded me about the combination, because it is delicious, and I had completely forgotten about it. (which sadly happens all…
I have loved holiday beauty gift sets since I was in middle school. My dad used to get my mom perfume each Christmas, and with the purchase, he would often upgrade it to include a new eyeshadow/blush palette. I would immediately start using it and eventually, make it my own. Yes, I am a monster….
Pork chops are a staple at our house for a lot of reasons. First, and most importantly, we all think they are delicious – especially Ellie. But, they have two other attributes that put them in regular rotation at our house – they are inexpensive and cook quickly. When it comes to making pork chops,…
This year, we took Ellie apple picking. It is one of my favorite activities to do as a family. We can’t make it every year, but when we do, it’s always delightful. In late September, I went with Keegan on a work trip to Santa Barbara. It was my first time there, and I fell…
Over the last few years, I’ve slowly come to the realization that fall is a lie. Instead of holing up inside, covered in cozy blankets with cups of cider, I am, instead, flinging myself across Kansas City at a break neck pace. Sure, the activities are fun, but it’s never what I imagine or expect…
Let me start by saying, I don’t know the answer to this question despite the fact that I was a HUGE scrunchie wearer in the 80’s. While some of the new, luxe versions can be super expensive, I found some more affordable options to try first. One was faux leather and is no longer available at…
