This past Labor Day Josh and I were in Kansas City for a long weekend getaway. It’s only a two and a half hour drive from Omaha and is a hot spot for events, restaurants, and nightlife. Before moving to the Midwest I had no idea the city scene here. For perspective, Omaha has a million people… [Read More]
Back To School Survival Kit
This week marked Josh’s first full week back at school! I can’t believe he is entering his third year as a professor! Time flies. People who know Josh know he is truly the sweetest guy in the world. Seriously, I hit the husband jackpot. So when an opportunity comes up for me to get to… [Read More]
Savoring the Last Sips of Summer
Sometimes you need to take a mental vacation. Close your laptop, turn off your phone notifications, and just let your mind rest. It can be hard to do but so necessary from time to time. I was having one of those days last week. The kind where nothing seemed to be going right and I… [Read More]
Thoughts on College Post Graduation
This time of year gets me so excited. Back to school season brings me lots of nostalgia, happiness, and just a sense of new beginnings. I thought it would be fun to share some thoughts on college post graduation. There were a lot of changes from the first day: (This feels like forever ago!) To the last day:… [Read More]
15 Minute Vegetarian Chili
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias Chili is a food that has a reputation for taking a loooong time to make. You’re supposed to simmer everything over a low heat for hours so that the flavors all blend together. Those who know me… [Read More]
Why I Buy Organic
This past weekend I traveled across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine with Stonyfield and 12 other bloggers. The inspiring women I met on the trip: Amelia, Christine, Kate, Katie, Lindsey, Liz, Maria, Marla, Meghan, Monique, Sarah, and Scarlett. We did lots of fun things like eat incredible food, shop, meet Stonyfield’s founder, tour the yogurt plant, and kayak in the ocean. But the heart of why we were there was… [Read More]
Woodstock Inn & Resort
This past weekend while traveling with Stonyfield, I was treated to a two-night stay at the beautiful Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont. I fell in love with the property and could not stop snapping pictures the entire time I was there. I thought it would be fun to share my Woodstock Inn stay with you…. [Read More]
Summertime Adventures
I love challenges. Caribou Coffee recently challenged me to enjoy a 12-hour summertime adventure using their Crafted Press cold coffee (that they cold steep for 12 hours!) as fuel for the fun along the way. I mean, you don’t have to ask me twice. 😉 Summertime and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the… [Read More]
Girls Night Omaha
Earlier this month, something pretty amazing happened. Michelle, who took my 2 year anniversary photos, reached out and asked me if I was interested in participating in a fashion event with her and super stylish fashion blogger Sara. Michelle takes a lot of photos in Omaha and while she was taking mine, we talked about… [Read More]
Whole Foods Market Weekender Bag
Attention jetsetters: I’ve got an awesome product to share with you today that’s perfect for your next big adventure. If you love deals and are eco-conscious, it’s even more perfect! Whole Foods Market is releasing their new limited-edition Weekender Bag tomorrow at 10am, and it is chock-full of travel essentials for your next getaway. The bag is TSA-ready with a clear… [Read More]
M&M’S® Crispy Pretzel Bites
You guys, have I got a treat for you today! Have you ever made M&M’S® pretzel bites? I used to love these things as a kid. They’re quick, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. The ones I just made are even better than the original! Because they feature M&M’S® Crispy! They’re back baby! They were last around… [Read More]