What I Eat on a Low Carb Day with FASTer Way to Fat Loss follows exactly how I hit my macros on low carb macro days without sacrificing great taste! If you're anything like me, the idea of of a low carb day (50g or less net carbs) can be a little daunting. I remember the first time I went through the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program and thought that I had the low carb situation down. That is, til I calculated my net carbs at the end of the day and the number was over 50g. The next day I ... continue reading...
Roasted Green Beans with Fresh Garlic
Roasted Green Beans with Fresh Garlic are a staple side dish for any meal. Enjoy alongside any protein you like, or add them to a veggie bowl or salad - they're good with anything! As I type these words I must admit one thing: I'm dreaming only of eating a cookie. Something with melty chocolate and perhaps a scoop of ice cream in the middle, extraordinarily big for a normal human to enjoy, and definitely without a hint of green anywhere on it. When you've been in quarantine for a month ... continue reading...
Show the Love with Truly Custom Graduation Announcements, Stationary, and More
This post, Show the Love with Truly Custom Graduation Announcements, Stationary, and More, is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. For as long as I can remember, words of affirmation has been my love language. I know the people who love me actually love me, but hearing it is just magical. Seeing it written out is even better. When I get a chance to write a little bit of love and appreciation to the people who have made a difference in my life? That is the BEST! When Basic ... continue reading...
Honey-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Honey-Sweetened Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are chewy-crisp, sweet, and easy to make in a single bowl any time you need them! Well friends, welcome to March 2020 when everything is cancelled, no one can leave their home, and our very bodies and minds and lifestyles are being threatened by COVID-19. It's a wild ride, wouldn't you say? The past week of homeschooling and being basically homebound (only exceptions: the grocery store and our daily walks) has had me feeling every emotion as I ... continue reading...
80 Day Obsession vs. FASTer Way to Fat Loss
80 Day Obsession vs. FASTer Way to Fat Loss explores the ways these two programs differ, allowing you to make the best decision for your goals! When it comes to health and fitness it can be hard to ignore all of the messages coming at you from all sides. Run a marathon! Orange Theory! Barre classes! Yoga! Pilates! Crossfit! Just go for a walk! Work with a trainer! With so many options, how do you know which one to choose? If you're like me and being constantly bombarded with all the ... continue reading...
Healthier Homemade Candied Pecans and Pistachios with Dried Cherries
Healthier Homemade Candied Pecans and Pistachios with Dried Cherries are the perfect snack, yogurt topping, salad add-in, and charcuterie board filler! Enjoy in every way possible! Well friends I have to be honest and say that YES this post was set to go live the week of Valentine's Day, but obviously life had other plans. Or, should I say, my computer had other plans. Let me explain. Many of you may remember a while back when I accidentally spilled hot coffee all over my laptop. I ... continue reading...
On Being a Smart Women Who’s Smart About Money
This post On Being a Smart Women Who's Smart About Money is sponsored by Arkansas 529 and the Arkansas State Treasurer's Office. All opinions are my own. When it comes to money, I admit that I have always felt a combination of confidence and uncertainty. Yes, I know how to save money (that starts with not spending it), but when it comes to planning for the future? Or investing? Or how we’ll send our kids to college? Those are the big looming questions I continue to have. It can be daunting ... continue reading...
Single Batch Taco Seasoning
Single Batch Taco Seasoning makes the perfect single batch of ground meat tacos without needing massive amounts of each spice. Weeknight dinners made even easier! Friends, I realize I'm a little picky and that what I'm about to complain about is really not an actual problem. BUT. I really, truly hate having large batches of homemade taco seasoning on hand. I don't like pouring what feels like gallons of chili powder and cumin into a jar, I always get concerned that it's not mixed well ... continue reading...
10 Must-Read Books for Every Entrepreneur
10 Must-Read Books for Every Entrepreneur is a list of books that are guaranteed to motivate and kickstart any entrepreneurial pursuit. You've seen them everywhere: raving reviews of the hottest new book. A podcast dedicated solely to an author's newly published tome (life hack: don't want to read the book? Listen to a podcast featuring the author). End caps in every store displaying the coolest new read in self-help, sure you rocket you to stardom overnight. Yes, we see them everywhere ... continue reading...
Christmas at the Warehouse: THE Premier Christmas Decor Destination
This post is sponsored by Guess & Company; however, all opinions are my own. When I think back on the glory of past Christmases, I'm always swept up in the details. The colored (or not) lights on the tree that year, the way the stockings hung the next, the way the tree and mantle always make the living room feel like the coziest place on earth. It's these little details in our yearly decor, and the reminder of why we celebrate this season, that make bring such peace and joy to our daily ... continue reading...
A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneurial Mom: A Monday in October
A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneurial Mom: A Monday in October gives an hourly snapshot of what a real mom's schedule looks like as she balances work and motherhood. I often tell my blogging and social media friends, when they say they don't want to bore followers with the mundane details of their life, that THOSE MUNDANE DETAILS ARE EXACTLY WHY PEOPLE ARE THERE. I'll admit it - I'm nosy. I want to know what's happening in your life - even the weird nitty gritty stuff! And I know that the ... continue reading...
Sweet Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Sweet Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Explorado Market are a delicious way to meet that sweet need without breaking your low carb day! Can I be real with you? Parenting has been hard lately. Both of my boys are filled with thoughts, feelings, and needs - and they pretty much always happen at exactly the same time. This results in a lot of yelling, fighting, and competing for attention. We're working on it (that whole self control, regulating emotions, etc), but the fact is this: ... continue reading...