Top | Jeans | Exact Loafers (Similar Loafers) | Purse | Necklace | Sunnies Omaha has hit its sweet spot with weather right now. Days are cool but sunny and the air is crisp but not cold. It’s the kind of day where you want to spend all your time outdoors in a cute top… [Read More]
3 things I’ve gained losing 30 pounds
It’s hard to believe how fast time flies, but this past May I started Jenny Craig. I was 195 pounds at my first weigh in. While that was pretty heavy for me, it was not my heaviest. The month earlier I weighed in at 199 pounds. I remember looking at the scale in shock when… [Read More]
Omaha Restaurant Week 2016
Omaha Restaurant Week 2016 is here! From September 16-25th celebrate the deliciousness that is the Omaha culinary scene with exclusive, special menus at all of the best Omaha restaurants. Appetizers, entrees, and dessert pairings are offered at a fixed price of either $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person. The best part? 5% of all… [Read More]
The Beauty of St. Simons Island
Today’s Weekend Snapshots post is a recap of my trip to St. Simons Island in Georgia. This beautiful little beach town is the perfect place for some rest and relaxation. Discover the beauty of St. Simons Island for yourself. And don’t forget to link up with your Weekend Snapshots at the bottom of this post!… [Read More]
A Treat for Punkin
Growing up I hated cats. I thought they were mean and unloving and completely selfish. Fast forward a few years and I am a cat mom to the sweetest, most loving, most gentle little soul named Punkin. He has my heart and I love him as much as I do anyone in my family. Punkin… [Read More]
3 things to do before you start house hunting
Life has been pretty exciting in the Fairchild household lately. A few months ago, Josh paid off the last of his grad school loans. I’m naturally a very debt-averse person so getting his loans paid off was my first financial priority once we both graduated, followed by building a savings, and contributing to our retirements…. [Read More]
100 Calorie Raspberry Mint Seltzer Spritzer
This refreshing Raspberry Mint Seltzer Spritzer is light, refreshing, and only 100 calories! Perfecting for toasting the last days of summer! 100 Calorie Raspberry Mint Seltzer Spritzer Recipe Makes 1 drink Ingredients 3 Raspberries 3 Mint Leaves ½ Oz Fresh squeezed Lemon juice 2 Raspberry Rosé Ice Cubes* Sliced lemon wheel and sprig of mint,… [Read More]
A Weekend in St. Louis
Today my Weekend Snapshots post is a recap of my recent trip to St. Louis. Before this trip I didn’t know a whole lot about St. Louis but on this trip the city blew me away. You’ll definitely want to add it to your list of cities to visit. Make sure to link-up to your… [Read More]
5 things to know before you join Jenny Craig
Wow, I can’t believe it’s already time to check in on my weight-loss progress again. (Need a little backstory? Here’s my getting started story and my six-week update.) It has been two months and I’m down 18 pounds*! Only 30 more pounds to go until I’m at my goal weight! My goal is to be ringing… [Read More]
Planning a Trip to Kansas City: What to Do
Today my post is the third part of a three part series on Kansas City. (The first part is on where to stay in Kansas City and the second part is on where to eat in Kansas City.) I’m working with Visit KC to highlight one of my favorite Midwest cities with tips on everything… [Read More]
How I Stay Connected on the Go
Sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything checked off my to-do list. I know I’m not the only one in this situation. Everyone’s plate is full and we’re all trying to do our best to juggle it all. So how do I balance the go go go… [Read More]