This was the wrap up of my 2020 book goal! I ended the year with 21 books in 2020. Most exciting, I found a new favorite book of all time (hint hint - check the pictures). If you're interested in parts 1-4 of what I read this year, here they are: Post 1, Post 2, [...]
Easy Pasta Bake
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners! It's easy and it's a crowd pleaser. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Ingredients 1 lb of Ground Beef or Turkey1 Jar of Prego Meat Flavored Pasta Sauce1 Jar of Alfredo Sauce1 Box of Pasta (I use rotini or ziti) 1 bag [...]
Books I Read in August
Woof. I’m in a reading rut. Such a Fun Age was my favorite of the month, but overall none of these selections really WOWED me. Midnight Sun was interesting for a bit because *nostalgia*, but WOW I did not notice how angsty Edward was when 17 year old me read twilight! And All the Missing [...]
Hair Extensions: Clip-In Vs. Halo Style
BFB clip-in hair extensions were the first set of extensions I really loved. I recently switched to Hidden Crown. I want to start off by saying, both of these are EXCELLENT products and I fully love both of them. If you’ve been following along for a while, you know how much I have loved using [...]
Manners Monday – Event Guest Etiquette
If you’re somewhere between the ages of 20 and 35, chances are you have a few weddings or showers to attend this summer. This can lead to questions about etiquette, proper attire, and (SUPER IMPORTANTLY) whether or not you get to bring a guest OR your kids with you! Having gone to quite a few [...]
#NSale Picks! Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020
*Sings* It's the moooost wonderful tiiime of the yeeeeear!!!! Friends, its truly my favorite shopping season. It's time for the Nordstrom Anniversary sale! I could bore you with why I picked each thing, but what it boils down to..... is I liked it and thought it would be cute for fall haha. I put together [...]
The Books I Read in July (2020)
I went off the beaten path this month, and tried a few new things - a mystery, an audio book... I have to say, I really enjoyed the audio book! It was great for car rides and laundry. I'm still working towards my goal of 20 books for the year! The books from July were [...]
Cooling Yoga Flow
By Erin B. We often look to yoga to heat up our bodies, but during these hot summer months, yoga can actually be a great way to cool down! Check out the following poses and breath practices to cool your mind and body, while still building strength and flexibility! Cooling Summer Flow Sitali (cooling) Breath [...]
Manners Monday: Attending Parties, Coffee Dates, & Get-Togethers
My mom, sister-in-law, and I were talking about etiquette (I don’t even want to tell you how many times I had to type that word and re-type it before google even recognized it haha). Between the three of us, we each realized we had stories about someone (....and by "someone" we mean ourselves) who had [...]
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Baking isn’t really my thing. I love the freedom you have with cooking - baking is much more precise. That mixed with not having much of a sweet tooth in general means that I don’t really tend to bake. HOWEVER.... I do have one recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies that is (and I [...]
How I Gave My Hair A Break (and how you can too)
I could seriously talk about hair all day every day and never get tired of it. (Maybe that’s an exaggeration….). But I DO love learning about haircare and about the science behind hair. I find it endlessly fascinating, and it’s such an interesting topic to learn about. My poor locks have been through the wringer… [...]
The Books I Read in June (2020)
I've been working towards my personal goal of reading 20 books this year (these are books 10, 11, and 12! To see books 1-9 and my thoughts, check out this post), and thought I'd give you an update! June has been particularly exciting with three new books to talk about: The Ballad of Songbirds and [...]
What to Wear: 4th of July
4th of July is such a fun holiday! There's fireworks, BBQs, and (of course) an excuse to wear a cute outfit. Our usual plans include sparklers on the back patio with my brother and sister-in-law. Maybe this year I can convince them that a crab boil is a good idea.... Since we've been staying home [...]
Working Girl Series: Your Brand on LinkedIn
By Leah G. Recently I was on a webinar that shared tips on improving overall professional brand on LinkedIn. With all that’s been experienced in the world recently, new barriers exist professionally like fewer face-to-face interactions that have required us to adapt. Whether you’re in sales, a hairstylist, or anything in between – having a [...]
Swimwear Finds 2020
My daughter, Pippa, and I have been really digging the pool lately. Between that and (*fingers crossed*) an upcoming trip to Hilton Head Island, it’s been my mission to find some cute and affordable swimsuits for Pip and me to wear! For myself, I've had GREAT luck on Amazon and Abercrombie & Fitch lately. For [...]
All the Books I’ve Read this Year (So Far)
Setting a book goal for myself is something I've done for the past few years, and it's really helped me keep that "read for fun" and not just "scroll my phone" mentality. Plus, what's better than escaping into another world for a little bit? My goal last year was 15 books. I like to keep [...]
Working Girl Series: Finding the Work/Life Balance
By: Leah G. Are your days blending together? Do work and life and life and work not seem to be much different? I feel you. I recently implemented some practices into my days that allow me to have structure and feel accomplished at the end of each day. Working, cleaning, cooking, laundry, exercising, getting enough [...]
Makeup Roundup: Spring 2020
I've recently gotten a few new items from the Sephora sale and Glossier that I'd love to share with you! They were the perfect refresh to add to my makeup routine and I love the new colors. Brows: Boy Brow by Glossier! It's kiiiiiiind of like a mascara, but for your brows. It holds them [...]
Things I Love Right Now: Social Distancing Edition
Fresh Apple Watch Bands - 3 for less than $10A Subscription to Obé Fitness (see info below)Adidas Swift Run Sneakers - I like that these don't squish my toes together.Weekly Calendar and Organizer with Habit Tracker + To Do List - this has helped the house stay organized with the 7 skabillion zoom meetings. (see [...]
We Can Work From Home
How many of us have unexpectedly taken work from the office to our homes? It seems like everyone has always said, "Make sure there is healthy work/home separation" but when you suddenly find your office and home morphed into one place, that can be really difficult to do. Here are my top 4 tips for [...]
Social Distancing: What to do when there’s not much to do
We’re living in bizarro world… need to stay home, need to stay (physically) away from people - many of whom we love, but may be at risk. Shouldn’t go out unless it’s “essential”. Everything is delivered. Stores are out of things that they’re not ever usually out of (BUTTER!!!) And you feel like a crazy [...]
Energizing Yoga Sequence
Is it springtime yet? It seems like the winter blues have come for all of us... to combat the ever-looming feeling of exhaustion that we're all battling, Erin has shared a short and simple energizing yoga sequence! Enjoy! Start in mountain pose, feet hip-width apart. Lift toes and spread them, rolling them back down slowly [...]
Things I Love Right Now (Round 2)
This PodcastLate to the party, but excited to share - I love true crime podcasts and this one is awesome! You get so much information and it’s not crazy long. Each episode is about something different, and that’s perfect because you never get tired of hearing the same story episode after episode. This AppIn the past [...]
Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Flatbread
What I love about this dish is that it seems so fancy, but takes about as much time to put together as it does to make a frozen pizza. I’m all about minimal stress – maximum payoff. And the payoff here is big. The flatbread itself is pre-made. In the past few years naan bread [...]
DSLR Camera: Beginner Tutorial – Cameras and Lenses
The first step in getting started with DSLR photography is deciding what brand of camera you’d like to buy. There are quite a few options, but it usually comes down to Nikon or Cannon. I could write about the numerous differences between the two, but there are many many other photographers out there who are [...]
DSLR Camera: Beginner Tutorial
Terminology When I first got my “big girl camera” I remember being overwhelmed. It was waaaay more complicated than my iPhone and I felt completely out of my depth. I was lucky enough to know a photographer at the time (hi Jess!), who was so kind and patiently answered the hundreds of questions I had [...]
Simple Frittata
Ham, Sweet Potato, & Spinach Frittata 12 eggs1 C heavy cream1 C shredded swiss cheese1 tsp saltPinch of black pepper2 tbsp butter1/2 C diced ham1/2 C cooked, cubed sweet potatoes1/2 C cooked spinachCooking Spray 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Whisk eggs and cream together until mix. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and [...]
Putting the Enneagram to WORK
Over the last few months, we have explored how to better understand our personality type through the Enneagram. Today we are back for the final section of our three-part series. It's time to learn how our personality impacts our experience at work. What's with the hype? Employers all over the world have turned to personality [...]
Working Mom
I’m a working mom. I teach 6th grade and I have a three year old little girl at home. Life is busy at our house and there are a few things I’ve learned along the way that make life just a little easier. Accept Help if it’s Offered The family members who watch my daughter [...]
Gift Guide for Him
His turn! Here are a few gift ideas for any of the men in your life. From brothers, to dads, to husbands, to friends - there's a perfect gift to show him how much you care (or to show him you had no idea what to get him, so you opted for something fun! ha!) [...]
Gift Guide for Her
It's about that time! It's almost the biggest shopping day of the year, and I'm sharing a few gift ideas. Over the next couple of days, we'll be dropping some gift guides - just in time to get you started with your holiday shopping! Here are a few ideas for the special ladies in your [...]
Thoughtful Touches for Hosts & Guests
Host and Hostess Tips I truly enjoy having people over! It makes me so happy to have people in my home, enjoying one another's company. Whether it's a quick stop for coffee or Thanksgiving dinner, if I’m hosting an event I want to make sure my guests feel welcome from the moment they walk into [...]
A Few Favorite Holiday Recipes
I host Thanksgiving every year because it’s my favorite holiday. I really enjoy having guests over (aaaaaand it forces me to deep clean the house. Haha.). Here are a few of my favorite recipes to make for Turkey Day! I make these recipes every year, and every year I’m so happy I did! Bonus: Some [...]
What to Wear: Thanksgiving
"It's Thanksgiving Day, and what should I wear?" Truly, whatever you want, but sometimes it feels nice to get dressed up to hang out in the living room with your family. Plus, if you haven’t seen everyone in a while, it sure feels good to look good. You want to be comfy (it’s a day [...]
The Enneagram: Relationships
Welcome back Welcome back everyone! I hope you have enjoyed discovering your Enneagram personality type and learning more about yourself. For me, last month’s blog post initiated some interesting dialogue with my family and friends. I am grateful for all of you joining the conversations! Now what? Today we are going to look at what [...]
Exploring the Enneagram
By Lisa W. This is the first post in our Enneagram series! Be on the lookout for more in the coming months.... Geeking out about the Enneagram Why are we so easily fascinated by personality quizzes and assessments? As a young girl, I remember flipping through American Girl magazines searching for the monthly quiz. What [...]
Book of the Month Subscription Box Review
Two years ago, I did what I'm pretty sure was (not even sarcastically!) one of the coolest things I've done in a while. I joined the Book of the Month Club!
Fall Fashion with The Bend Boutique
Wildflower Collective is partnering with Harley from The Bend Boutique to share with you some of the best trends for fall! We even have a coupon code just for you 😉 use ....
September Playlist
These are the songs we're loving this month. To be honest, there's not a whole lot of anything NEW... it's a lot of oldies but goodies. You know the words... you sing them in your car to your steering wheel audience (....maybe that's just me....). Enjoy! spotify:user:1239284406:playlist:6kiMjbNgyL2dmSeLFUhDvu
Things I love….
These Products by Drunk Elephant My skin has never looked better. I ventured into the world MULTIPLE TIMES completely bare faced! Which literally never happens. I have very sensitive skin, so the fact that these products have made that much of a difference is huge. I use this serum, a second serum, and this moisturizer. [...]
Wedding Guest Etiquette
Love is in the air! It’s officially wedding season! If you’re somewhere between the ages of 20 and 35, chances are you have a few weddings to attend this summer. This can lead to questions about etiquette, proper attire, and (SUPER IMPORTANTLY) whether or not you get to bring a guest OR your kids with [...]
Candied Bacon Brownies – A Father’s Day Treat!
Father’s Day is right around the corner, so I thought I’d tell you all a little story about my dad. My dad hated getting presents. HATED it. I was allowed to get him a calendar for Christmas and a bottle of cologne on his birthday. That’s it. So on Father’s Day I had to get [...]
I’m a grownup! I can’t wear a headband!
When I started writing this post, I was going to post a few ideas on how you can style a headband for a casual hairstyle. Then...I wrote the title and it turned into something else completely.
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