August 04, 2019

The $60 purse that's perfect for your international travels

I have been on the hunt for the perfect travel bag for a long time. One that I can wear cross-body, that will securely hold all my stuff, and that...

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July 08, 2019

Lessons from six years of marriage

I can't believe it has been six years since Josh and I said I do. When I got married, I was 22 years old, fresh out of college, and preparing ...

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June 26, 2019

Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

These strawberry rhubarb bars are sweet and gooey and everything you're looking for in a summer dessert. Topped with an oat crust and packed with ...

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June 24, 2019

How to make your teeth look like you used a whitening filter in real life

Something no one tells adults who get braces: after you get them off, your teeth are going to be yellow. You can’t use whitening toothpaste o...

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June 16, 2019

Life after LASIK

I can't believe it has been nearly four months since I had LASIK surgery. Time flies when you have better than perfect vision! If I had to pick ...

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June 12, 2019

BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

[mv_video aspectRatio="16:9" key="rrwgd3tp9xebxjlf39wz"] A delicious and healthy recipe for vegetarian BBQ jackfruit tacos. These tacos are perfec...

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June 10, 2019

What it's like to recover from double jaw surgery

Ten months ago I had double jaw surgery. Otherwise known as orthognathic surgery with a Le Fort 3 Osteotomy on my upper jaw and a Bilateral Sagitta...

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May 20, 2019

7 eco-friendly products that help support the environment

If I'm being honest, I've been feeling a bit bummed out by the news lately. There are a lot of news stories that make me sad, but the ones that mak...

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May 06, 2019

Why Lima should be on your travel list

The capital city of Peru, Lima is home to 8.5 million people. It's a coastal city, located on the West coast of South America but directly South fr...

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April 30, 2019

The best Nordstrom sale spring dress picks

Omaha has started to warm up for spring and I am here for it. I feel most comfortable in dresses and live in them when the weather is nice. (And so...

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April 20, 2019

11 Best Things to do in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, otherwise known as The Queen City, is located right on the border between Ohio and Kentucky. It's a city teeming with beautiful archite...

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April 07, 2019

My Thai massage experience

I am a big believer in the mental and physical benefits of massage. Human touch is powerful friends. I try to schedule massagses on a somewhat regu...

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