2020 is the year of virtual experiences, so i pulled together a few of my favorites — some i've done, and some i haven't. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 for the reader in your life, Book of the Month is the perfect gift. buy a giftcard for … Continue reading gift guide: experiences
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gift guide 2020: for him
every year, the guys on my list are the hardest to shop for — i'm looking at you, Dad! they're of the mind that they "don't need anything." so if you have men in your life that are also difficult to shop for, this list is for you! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 … Continue reading gift guide 2020: for him
gift guide 2020: for her
if you haven't started Christmas shopping yet, you need to jump on, Santa! rumor has it that if you're ordering online or shipping gifts, Dec. 1 is the cutoff for guaranteed arrival in time for Christmas. 2020, am i right? 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 i'm all about personalizing … Continue reading gift guide 2020: for her
Whole 30: Day Whatever
jump to recipe follow me on Pinterest i'm really bad at this blogging thing. actually, what i'm really bad at is documenting what i'm cooking. and there have been a number of days where i don't feel like cooking so i have one of three things: leftoversa salad a chili lime chicken burger from Trader … Continue reading Whole 30: Day Whatever
Whole 30: Day 1
it's day 1 of the Whole 30 and i'm prepared and ready to go! i created a meal plan for the week with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks and linked to the recipes i'll need for each meal. (this isn't new to me — i've been meal planning and using Pinterest for years now, and … Continue reading Whole 30: Day 1
…guess who’s back?
i know, i know. it's been a hot minute. i'm not proud of this. to say i haven't had much to write about would be an understatement. COVID-19, am i right? it's been a long seven months social distancing and limiting our interactions with others. i'm mentally exhausted, but i'm back to document two things: … Continue reading …guess who’s back?
TBR books in 2020
i've always loved to read. when i was little, my favorite movie was Beauty and the Beast (ok, it still is), and i've been told that i would walk around swinging a basket and carrying a book. i couldn't read yet, but i would hold the book right-side up and flip through the pages as … Continue reading TBR books in 2020
freshening things up a bit
i decided a few months ago that i wanted to have headshots taken. my friends at Happy Nerd Photo traipsed through Tower Grove Park with me last weekend to snap a few. here are some of my favs: follow @happynerdphoto on Instagram to see more of their work, including their great comic con photos! until … Continue reading freshening things up a bit
girls’ trip: Chicago
my husband and i live about 13 hours from my parents, so we only see them a few times a year. my parents also own a seasonal business, which makes planning last-minute trips difficult. it just so happened that at the beginnign of this month, my mom and i were both free to take a … Continue reading girls’ trip: Chicago
job hunting 101
i've only had one or two jobs that checked all of the boxes for me, which means that the majority of my post-grad life has been spent filling out job applications. i've probably applied for more jobs and been on more interviews than the average person. that being said, i've been told "no" more times … Continue reading job hunting 101
