Today my Weekend Snapshots post is actually the second part of a three part series on Kansas City. (The first part is on where to stay in Kansas City.) I’m working with Visit KC to highlight one of my favorite Midwest cities with tips on everything you need to know to plan your own visit…. [Read More]
Planning a Trip to Kansas City: Where to Stay
Today my Weekend Snapshots post is actually the start of a three part series on Kansas City. I’m working with Visit KC to highlight one of my favorite Midwest cities with tips on everything you need to know to plan your own visit. Make sure to link-up to your Weekend Snapshots at the bottom of… [Read More]
Cooler in Cotton
Compensation/Product for this post was provided by SheSpeaks/Cotton. The opinions expressed herein are mine alone and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of SheSpeaks/Cotton. Summertime is in full swing in Omaha! There are fun outdoor events happening practically every day, the sun is shining, everything is in bloom, and it is HOT. While… [Read More]
Jenny Craig – 6 Week Update
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. Wow, I can’t believe I just finished up my sixth week on the Jenny Craig program! (Need a little backstory? Here’s my getting started story.) It’s weird in that I feel like no time has passed… [Read More]
Cheers to Love
Yesterday Josh and I celebrated a pretty big milestone. We celebrated three years of marriage! With me recovering from being under the weather, we celebrated in a rather low-key fashion. We went out for a coffee date and then came home and had Honey Nut Cheerios™ for dinner. While that may sound like a strange way… [Read More]
Marigold and Gardenia
This post was sponsored by Vera Wang Fragrances as part of an Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. A spritz of perfume is one of the easiest ways for me to add a little extra confidence to my day. My hair can be a mess, my outfit can be… [Read More]
Door to Door Organics (giveaway!)
Josh and I have been making a concerted effort to add more fruits and veggies into our everyday diets. They’re so good for us but, at the same time so inconvenient compared to other food options. You can’t pick them up at a drive-through, or stock up once a month at the store and then work… [Read More]
Shark Week Cookies
Mark your calendars, Shark Week is back early this year! Tune into Discovery Channel this Sunday, at 8/7 CT for a week full of educational shark programming. To celebrate, I’ve partnered with Baker’s to share a fun shark cookie perfect for your Shark Week festivities! While they may look fierce, they’re perfectly sweet. 😉 My friend Jordan… [Read More]
Guilt-free Veggie Kabob Marinade
This guilt-free veggie kabob marinade recipe only has four ingredients and is virtually calorie free. While it doesn’t add calories to your veggies, it does add a ton of flavor. Whip up this quick and easy marinade at your next backyard BBQ! Make sure to check the end of this post for a fun giveaway. First… [Read More]
A(nother) Post About My Weight
I was provided a free trial Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. Next month marks three years since our big move to Omaha. Which, if you’ve been following my blog since then, also marks the start of my weight struggles. I’ve shared these struggles in multiple posts on… [Read More]
A New Snack Obsession
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by GOOD THiNS through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about GOOD THiNS, all opinions are my own. I’m a big snacker. At work I always like having something on hand to munch on to get me through long stretches of non-stop emails… [Read More]