As of late I've really been working on fitting a smoothie into my day for the sole purpose of injecting a whole lot of good stuff in as little time as possible. Through the years I've had my share of smoothie recipes (just type "smoothie" into the search bar on here to see!), but this is probably my longest running one and for good reason: it tastes great, the ingredients are great, and I feel good after drinking it. What's not to love, right? For the longest time I was ... continue reading...
Finding Grace as a Work From Home Mom
Finding grace. Man, what a loaded two-word phrase, right? I think it's key for me to use the words "finding grace" because that assumes that grace is already there (which it is). It reminds me that I may have lost it from my point of view, but that the reality is that God's grace is always there, always available, and ready to be accepted at all times. I work from home doing two things: recipe development/blogging and as a Beautycounter consultant. My most important job ... continue reading...
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Guys! It's Friday - I'm totally doing my happy dance right now. Not a clue what's going on for the weekend, but I DO know that we have some nice weather so I'm going to push for outside time as much as possible! This week has been fun, although I felt like we had just gotten the hang of being on Spring Break and then had to get used to schedules again. My little guy has been teething with his 2-year molars the second half of the week, and that's been a bit of a doozy. I can't wait ... continue reading...
Barbecue Turkey Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
This post is sponsored by Honest Turkey by Honeysuckle White; all opinions are my own. For the most part I strive to make healthy(ish) recipes that you (and I) can be proud to serve our families. I do this for several reasons, the biggest one being that it's actually how we eat around my house. Since that's how we eat it makes sharing good food authentic, and I can actually answer questions, should there be any, about recipes. I love giving you guys recipes that we actually eat on a ... continue reading...
My Favorite Hiking Essentials
I very distinctly remember one year my parents surprised me and my sister with the news that we were going to be going on a camping trip for our summer vacation. I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, and the first thing I thought about was the fact that we were going to go camping, and the next logical step was that we would then be eaten by bears. Yes, bears. Because that's what happens to every preteen girl who goes camping. Somehow I convinced my sister of the same fate ... continue reading...
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// via // Happy weekend! All day yesterday I kept thinking it was Friday, so today I'm super confused about what to do with life. Am I the only one this happens to? This week really was crazy with both kiddos coming down with stuff, the hubby being out of town, and me having an allergic reaction to all the pollen. I can't wait til we're all well and together again! That being said, I'm keeping this short and sweet and making Friday count...before the pollen gets me again :) Y'all ... continue reading...
Let’s Get Social + A Beautycounter Giveaway!
Hey friends! A quick head's up - I'm hosting a Beautycounter social this Friday night! I'm calling it the "Busy Gal's Beautycounter Social" because let's face it - it's impossible to find a date that everyone can agree on. BUT this is a social where you can simply show up and participate over the next 8 days, at your convenience. You'll learn more about my personal Beautycounter journey, the amazing mission and organization that is Beautycounter, and then dive into some of the phenomenal ... continue reading...
Two
Two years ago you came into this world. About half an hour after midnight you made your appearance, and at first I didn't know what to think. I wasn't sure if I would be able to give birth vaginally after having a C-section with your brother, but then again there you were - purple and screaming and precious and beautiful. I looked at your dad and immediately said, "I think his name is Austin." We were back and forth between two names for you prior to your birth, but he agreed at ... continue reading...
Simple Cornbread Croutons
Man oh man, yesterday was a doozy! My poor little guy, three days before his second birthday, spiked a mighty fever accompanied by a bunch of green stuff and a nasty cough. Saddest thing ever, seeing these babies when they're sick! After a sleepless night for the two of us we finally got him in to see the doctor... ...just in time to get him a flu swab, a strep swab, a finger prick and a chest X-ray. Inconsolable doesn't really come close to describing him at the office ... continue reading...
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[[via]] Good morning y'all! Let's start off with this: allergies suck. I never once have had allergies until I moved to Arkansas, and now we're here and it's beautiful but so many of the things that make it beautiful are making my eyes and throat and ears ache and itch. UGH. And then Claritin and Zyrtec are making me so very sleepy that it's hard to function. So basically I'm a mess. Anyone have any recommendations for kicking allergies? I'm all ears! Otherwise we had a great week! ... continue reading...
You Can Be That Wild and Free Woman
The other day I was driving around, sans kids and with a cup of hot coffee in hand - a miracle in and of itself. I've had my current car for almost a year now, but before that I drove around for a long time with a broken radio/CD player thanks to the recurring insertion of pennies by my older son. I'd grown accustomed to driving in silence, but on this particular day I had the radio humming in the background - not loud enough to really be listening to it, but loud enough. Out of nowhere I heard ... continue reading...
Mediterranean Rice Salad
Mediterranean Rice Salad is a hearty and delicious side that feeds an army! It boasts a flavorful dressing and is packed with colorful ingredients. If there was any one kind of food I could eat for the rest of my life it would, without a doubt, be Mediterranean food. The salty, lemony, garlicky, vegetable-filled goodness gets me every time, and I look for ways to make any meal taste more like it’s freshly made on a beach in Greece. Rice salad is something I never heard of until I moved ... continue reading...
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