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25 Things I’ve Learned In 25 Years
My 25th birthday was on Sunday! I can’t believe it. Time flies. I feel like I was just celebrating my 18th birthday yesterday and here we are, seven years later. Today, I thought it would be fun to share a few things that I’ve learned over the past 25 years. Let’s get to it! Don’t take things too seriously! Learn to laugh a lot. With others and also at yourself. 😉 Understand that every situation is a learning opportunity. Whether you fail or succeed you are able to learn something from both. Stuff and accomplishments will never fulfill me. Work hard and accomplish great things but realize that fulfillment isn’t…
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Tuna and White Bean Salad
Today, I’m sharing one of my simple salad recipes. I really like eating salads during the spring/summer months because a lot of produce is in season. Salads are also really versatile and incredibly easy to make! So, if you’re looking for a new option to try for lunch, I’m sharing the recipe below! Ingredients One can of tuna, drained One can of white beans ( I used cannellini beans) 3 or 4 handfuls spring mix ( I also mix in some spinach) 12 cherry tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced 1/2 avocado, diced Dressing 3-4 TB olive oil 1/2 lemon, squeezed fresh cracked pepper and sea salt to…
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Easter Treat: Chocolate, Coconut Nests
Tomorrow is Easter so I thought it would be fun to make a little treat! These are super easy to make and take only three ingredients. Who doesn’t like easy and minimal ingredients? I know I do! Below, I’m sharing the recipe with you guys just in case you want to make these cookies for yourself. 😉 I used two different kinds of chocolate so I could try one! One is dairy-free and the other one is milk chocolate. Aren’t these so cute? I saw them and just knew I had to make them! They turned out to be pretty tasty too. Ingredients: 1 cup Shredded coconut 1 cup milk…
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A Day At The Park With My Nephews
A few days ago, I decided it was time to get all my nephews together and head to the park! I have three nephews. Mason is my sister’s baby and he is almost a year old! Then my other two nephews Brysun (7) and Logan (5) are my sister-in-law’s kids. Kendall and I were dating when Brysun was born, so it’s been pretty fun to watch him grow up. He almost looks too grown up though! It’s crazy how time flies. I decided to take my camera out while we were at the park because I want to have pictures to look back on from different stages of their life.…
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Basics For Starting A Budget
I have to start off with a disclaimer, I’m definitely not an expert in finance but these are the things that I have done and that has worked for me personally. Everyone has a different financial situation so therefore everyone’s budget is going to look different. Try and figure out what works for you and leave the rest behind. Ultimately, the way that I learned how to budget was through trial and error. Kendall and I sat down a few times when we first got married and we tried to create a budget. Well, let’s just say we didn’t stick to it! haha. We finally sat down towards the end…
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Two Juice Recipes
I have to be honest, I’m definitely more of a smoothie person but when I found out that I could make juice in my Vitamix, I decided to give it a go! Over the weekend, I experimented until I found a few different juice combinations that I enjoyed. So, today, I’m going to share them with you! Here’s what you’ll need for the carrot, apple juice 4 carrots 2 apples 1 lemon 1 knob of ginger 1/4 cup water Blend and then filter through a strainer bag before drinking. Additional Notes: You can always add more lemon at the end if you need to. Also, you only have to use…
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Veggie Wrap With Mango Salsa
Hi everyone! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite easy lunches, my mango salsa wrap! I created this last summer and I find myself gravitating towards it when I don’t have much time for lunch. I usually have the veggies on hand but if I don’t have everything, I just mix and match to create something similar! My favorite veggies to put on my wrap are cucumber, spinach, cherry tomatoes, pepper, and avocado. Like I said, if you don’t have something on hand or you’re not a fan of one of these, just swap it out for something you do like! 🙂 I also like to put brown rice on…
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Marriage Q+A
Today I’m sharing a marriage Q+A with you guys! Kendall and I have known each other for a little over eight years and we have been married a little over three, so we are by no means marriage experts. But, we thought that it would be fun to give you a peek inside our marriage. Let’s get to it! What has surprised you most about marriage? Kendall- I guess it’s not entirely specific to marriage, but maybe how repetitive things are. I know I’m where God wants me, but when I look back on what I previously imagined, it just wasn’t as ritualized. I guess the parts I had never…
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A Look Inside Our Home
I sat down to write this today because it has been a little over one year since Kendall and I bought our first house. What’s funny is, Kendall and I had no intentions to buy a house. In fact, when we bought our home we only had a couple hundred in savings, which many of you probably know isn’t “ideal” for purchasing a home. But it was yet another example of how God works. I couldn’t have made it work, but God did. He gave us a command and Kendall and I stepped out in faith. He blessed us and I can’t wait to keep using our home as a…
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My Favorite Protein Powder+A Green Smoothie Recipe
A few years ago, I was on the hunt for a protein powder that worked well with my body. I ended up trying several different kinds but couldn’t find one that didn’t make me sick or give me a migraine. But finally, I discovered Tone It Up Protein Powder and I’ve never looked back. 😉 I love this protein powder because it’s plant-based and contains no whey! It’s easy on my stomach and it has never made me sick. I have been using it for three years now and it is hands down my favorite protein powder. Above are my three favorite flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Coffee. I tend to…
