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 to move halfway across the country for Josh’s new job. We had no idea what the future would hold, but we were excited to take… [Read More]
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 lots of fresh fruit, these bars are perfect for your 4th of July BBQ. Growing up, I wasn’t big on fresh fruits or veggies. I lived on carbs, counted potatoes… [Read More]
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 or products the entire time you have braces on. And if you have jaw surgery, the antibiotic mouthwash they give you after surgery is known to cause tooth discoloration. The… [Read More]
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 one word to describe my life after LASIK it would be easy. I don’t have to worry about looking for my glasses first thing in the morning… [Read More]
BBQ Jackfruit Tacos
A delicious and healthy recipe for vegetarian BBQ jackfruit tacos. These tacos are perfect for summer and taste great with a cold margarita! We are entering one of my very favorite seasons. I like to call it: lay by the pool and drink margaritas and eat tacos season! It’s a pretty self-explanatory season and it… [Read More]
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 Sagittal Split Osteotomy on my lower jaw. (Essentially my mouth was broken into five pieces and completely reconfigured.) Jaw surgery recovery was no joke but I survived and lived to… [Read More]
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 make me feel the most helpless are the ones about our planet. Global warming is real and the fact that we as a society aren’t… [Read More]
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 from the East Coast of the United States (They share a time zone. This makes the city incredibly easy to travel to, with many direct flights from the… [Read More]
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 sometimes even when the weather isn’t nice!) I love to have options in my closet and always look for good sales to stock up on… [Read More]
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 architecture, a diverse food scene, Fortune 500 companies, and strong historical ties to the Underground Railroad and mafia gangsters. There are so many fun things to do in Cincinnati, you could easily… [Read More]
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 regular basis as they really help me unwind, de-stress, and bliss me out. Recently I had the opportunity to try a Thai massage at the 21c Museum Hotel Spa… [Read More]