I know a few things about moving away and starting fresh. I moved 2,000 miles from where I grew up for college. I got married and moved 2,500 miles away to a new country. Last year I moved another 2,000 miles again. I wouldn’t have it any other way. At 18 I wouldn’t have said […]
You’re not hungry are  you? Well, you’re about to be. I thought it was time I share some of my favorite food blogs in one place. You see them scattered throughout my posts when I share what I’m making for dinner or something I’m dying to try. I love almost all food, I like to
Almost as soon as I found out I got the job, I started thinking about how life was going to change. Each day I’ll have just over two hours of commuting time in addition to my hours at work. I’ve kept myself relatively busy writing from home and taking on little projects. I’m keeping an
New city = new job, and I’ve spent a fair amount of time looking for the perfect way to start my career. I think most would agree with me when I say it’s not a fun process, especially if you’re looking because you have to and not because you want to. There are hundreds of
My mind is full. Very full. On our anniversary, my husband and I each got a 30 minute massage. I thought about 300 things during those 30 minutes. He said he thought about nothing. I think about my children, my family, my worries, my business, my mistakes, my to do list, my hopes, and my
Healthy eating is super important to me. I’m not as good about working out as I want to be or once was, so eating well helps me feel like I’m still being kind to my body. Even though I’m not working full time outside the home, I certainly have busy days or weeks that don’t
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Photography is one of the few creative outlets I’ve succeeded in. Many of my Pinterest crafts look more like Pinterest fails, so I love the satisfaction of viewing a great photograph I took. The holidays are an especially fun time of year if you enjoy being behind the camera because there are so many opportunities
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On Monday, Natalie wrote about the importance of getting a family history over the Thanksgiving holidays. I thought that was a great idea, and although I was going to write more about Grenada today, I was inspired by the holiday season. Recently I’ve seen an interesting trend of holiday health challenges. I saw one yesterday
You exercise regularly (or whenever you can). You watch what you eat. But there’s another piece of the puzzle you may be forgetting: family history. Genetics can be a big component of your overall picture of health, so it’s important to know what ails old Aunt Myrtle and that cousin on your mom’s side you
One of the first milestones we hit with Budget and the Bees was being contacted to write a Vegan Cuts Snackbox Review. Their products and mission looked right up my alley, so I was happy to accept and grateful for the opportunity. Cat also likes to eat healthy and organic, so read on for our
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