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Double Chocolate Brownies
I had a lovely run at the park this morning. I am trying to run consistently so I can get back my running mojo. I seem to lose running steam whenever I don’t do it consistently. I have been spending time at the gym or hiking this past summer and Fall season seems to be […]
Cupcakes & Baby Shower
This past weekend, I got to spend the afternoon with my girlfriends. Under the hot sun, we sipped on lemonade and other refreshing beverages. We were celebrating my friend Stefanie’s baby shower. I ate a delicious cupcake. or two. It was hard to stop, especially when your table was next to the tower of cupcakes. […]
Pumpkin Cherry Granola
A few weeks ago I participated in Rebecca’s bake sale to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I donated 2 jars of customizable granola for the sale. The 1st & 2nd highest bids won the granola. I am a coconut lover but I understand not everyone is fond of coconut like me. So […]
homemade ice pops: yogurt strawberry & chunky monkey
I’ve made two batches of homemade ice pops in the last month and I’ve found many more flavors I would like to try throughout the summer. So far, the ones I’ve made are pretty healthy….healthy enough that I’m fine with my toddler eating it for breakfast. I want to make bigger batches of the […]
{this week} highlights and pictures
This week: – we played with chalk after dinner and played outdoor – I bought my first bunch of peonies for the season. I can only get these beautiful flowers around 4-6 weeks in the summer. – I went on a Sunday hike with friends and had a great view of the […]
{book report} how to hygge & modern romance
New Year, new reading goals for me! 2017 was the first year that I really, really kept my intention of making time to read on a daily basis. As a result, I read 40 books in 2017!! Reading kept me sane, reading kept my work related stress under control, reading gave me alone time and […]
Paradise in Boracay
Not technically Wordless Wednesday. I gotta say something, always 🙂 These are pictures from the island of Boracay in the Philippines. The island is very small, I think it’s only a few miles wide. One of the best beaches I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to Mexico and Caribbean beaches. When I went for a […]
Leaving on a jet plane and wedding sneak peek
Happy Hump Day my friends! I am double excited today for a few reasons. First, I get to share with you a few pictures from our wedding. Our photographer Nate, sent these over for our one week wedding anniversary, for a sneak peek and a few teasers. I love how warm this picture looks. It […]
