If you’ve been focusing on improving your health and fitness lately, you might not be seeing the results that you hoped for. Perhaps you’re not dropping the pounds and the muscle mass isn’t building as quickly as you’d like. If that’s the case, then there are steps that you can take to improve things. Here’s… Read More »
On Your Plate – Quarterly I went to lunch with one of my former student workers who just moved back to Auburn for grad school. We ate at Burgerfi. Hanging Saw these really cool flowers hanging so beautifully as I walked in the Memorial Gardens on campus. Starts with A Love avocados! Pile This was… Read More »
January has been the longest ever!! Ugh! This last week (January 17-23, 2022) was aggravating. It started off great. Alex and Rob got back on Monday from the ski trip in Gatlinburg. We knew going in this was a risky trip and many folks would come back and end up sick. On Tuesday we got… Read More »
Hey yall! Sorry about the mess up with last week’s link up. I entered the wrong dates, but updated it now and you can actually go back and still add your until Monday (I believe.) Work Space – Quarterly – I don’t have a current picture of my work space right now. I have been… Read More »
This year already has had some ups and downs. This is a busy time of year for me with the beginning of the semester, and here I am trying to play catch up already. Here is Week 1 & 2 posts for January 3 – 16, 2022. Jan. 3rd was first day back for the… Read More »
Selfie (Quarterly shot) Outfit (Quarterly shot) – This makes me look really tall, just because my camera was low. — new shirt for Christmas — cardigan that I think I got last year for Christmas — Nikes that I got a few months ago Starts with Z Z is for Zipper, of course! Between While… Read More »
Playing a little catch up as the last couple weeks have been busy. Here’s my post talk about our lovely Christmas weekend. Christmas Eve’s weather was beautiful. After a couple errands, Rob and I sat outside for a bit that afternoon while Christmas Eve dinner cooked. Kayleigh enjoyed it too. Christmas Eve dinner included Ham,… Read More »
Gut health has become a popular practice amongst health enthusiasts, but it can be a difficult topic to navigate at first. Health research is always growing, and in recent years the subject of gut health has been shown to have more of an effect on our cholesterol, immune system, mental health, weight, skin, and even… Read More »
Playing catch up from the last three weeks of the 2021 (December 13, 2021-January 2, 2022) Rob and I went to the Men’s Basketball game. Fun game! Friday the 17th we went with Rob’s sister and her family and some of their friends to a Christmas walk in the Woods at Kreher Preserve & Nature… Read More »
Hey yall! Thanks for all the suggestions for this year’s iSpy Challenge. I’ve made a list and am working on the schedule for the year. If you didn’t get to chime in, please do and keep those prompt suggestions coming. check(ed) This is a photo I took while walking on campus as I “check(ed)” walking… Read More »
Whether you are planning to celebrate a special birthday, or just looking for an excuse to host a girl’s night in, you can’t go wrong with a dinner party. However, it’s important that you don’t let yourself get too stressed out when putting one together. With that in mind, here are some top tips that… Read More »
Cinnamon spice is not just about the aroma; it also offers numerous health benefits. Even though cinnamon is associated with baking and sweet treats, it can be a delicious flavor for your dishes. Explore these three ways to make savory and delicious meals using cinnamon. Apple Pie Pork Chops Infusing flavors in pork chops allows… Read More »
Being a mindful traveler can be tough. It’s easy to get wrapped up in getting the most of out of your vacation and forget that people actually live and work where you’re visiting. It is possible to learn how to become a more thoughtful and caring traveler no matter where you’re headed, but it can… Read More »
Happy New Year everyone! I forgot to tell ya’ll that in my 1st post of this year. So here we are in 2022. Can’t believe it! anticipating I’m really trying not to anticipate. Anticipation often causes me stress and anxiety and worry that I don’t need. organizing my thoughts and my goals for the year.… Read More »
Needles Pine needles Color: black Great These Monster cookies are so great if you like cookies with tons of ingredients. Starts with R “Rocko” the reindeer Corgi your choice Love this doggo! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter I’d love you to join along with us next week! Challenge… Read More »
So I did this post back in 2011 and I also did it last year! I love writing posts like this at the end of each year. It gives me the opportunity to go through and think about the last year. I got the idea from Ashley’s blog, which is no longer updated. See the… Read More »
Back in November, Rob and I were bouncing ideas around about what to do with our 2 weeks off at Christmas. A trip to Texas or Baton Rouge to see family? A trip to the beach or the mountains? A cruise? Me: “a cruise? yes please!” After some research we found the one we wanted… Read More »
Cooking takes a certain talent and flare. A lot of people decide to order out or eat out because it’s much easier than cooking for themselves. This can become a very expensive habit. What most people don’t realize is that they can save a lot of money by cooking at home, and that cooking can… Read More »
LIFE Happenings its been a crazy month! Week 48 & 49 [2021] Loving time off work. Happy for this time of year to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Excited about leaving for the cruise on Christmas Day. Disappointments cancelling our cruise. Dreading getting back to real life after the holidays. Reminiscing about our Christmas Cruise… Read More »
Here’s to another year of iSpy! Let’s continue to look for the marvelous in the mundane. This is a time to keep photography more at the for front of your mind. Look at things differently. We will continue to list of 5 words to “iSpy” and photograph. Each week you will challenge yourself to see… Read More »