Vegan pumpkin mac with roasted garlic
Mac and cheese is my ultimate no-brakes food. I’m not even picky: I can easily house an entire box of Kraft, but I prefer something that’s made with a little more care. I love this one, this one, and,...
View Article#FruitfulMondays: How I set the pace for my week
Ok, here we are. End of October. By my count, there are 70 days left in 2017, which means we’ve barely made a dent in the #last90days Challenge. In case you’re out of the loop, this challenge is meant...
View ArticleSedona Honeymoon: Where we hiked, what we ate, and where we stayed
Last week, Grant and I honeymooned in Sedona, Arizona. It was magical. Sedona is incredible, and I can’t even remember the last time G and I had that much uninterrupted time together. Maybe never? That...
View ArticleCurrently//OCTOBER 2017
Happy Halloween! Well, almost. Did you dress up over the weekend? Grant and I went to a vampire-themed murder mystery dinner party. Like always, our costumes were last-minute and half-ass. The party...
View ArticlePumpkin banana bread with chocolate chips (plus a vegan life update!)
By my count, Grant and I have been eating semi-vegan for about seven months. For us, this means our meals at home are plant-based (lots of lentils and beans), but G will occasionally order seafood when...
View ArticleMAKEUP CORNER//My highly emotional journey to finding a new favorite lipstick
You guys may know me for long rants on organization and easy recipes, but I haven’t talked a lot about my other love here: makeup 👄 I have loved makeup for as long as I can remember. For a long, long...
View Article#TreatMoment
Hi friends! Coming at you from the beginning of yet another busy day. This hustle lifestyle doesn’t seem like it’ll slow down anytime soon (40-hr workweek, freelance assignments, gym time, friends and...
View ArticleTwo-bean pumpkin chili (vegan!)
Thank god for soup season! I majorly prefer summer to winter, but there is nothing cozier than a bowl of soup and a glass of wine. Preferably by a crackling fireplace (or even the Netflix Fireplace...
View ArticleOur Grand Canyon hike
Don’t hate me: I didn’t love the Grand Canyon. Yes, it’s crazy-beautiful. But it’s also kind of a tourist trap. What I did love was finishing such a challenging hike with my ❣️husband❣️. The smile on...
View ArticleCURRENTLY // NOVEMBER 2017
Whoops, I’m a few days late with the November roundup. Truth is, I’ve been in full-December mode since after Halloween. I love the coziness of Thanksgiving and Christmas, all twinkly lights and candles...
View ArticlePep Talks to Myself: Exercise is not a punishment
Pep Talks to Myself is a series where I give myself (AND YOU) the tough-love advice that I need to hear. More ass-kicking here. Two weeks ago, I committed to exercising every single day for the rest of...
View ArticleMy intentions for a FRUITFUL 2018
I wrote last year about why I set intentions for the new year, not resolutions. Long story short, I think resolutions are a trap. A trap that tricks you into thinking you’re going to have a great year,...
View ArticleCURRENTLY // December 2017
I’m currently writing by the light of the Christmas tree and dreading taking it down tomorrow. Christmas was so fun, and the break was so needed. We hosted my mom and dad for the holiday, and it was...
View ArticleLeftover Veggie Baked Omelet
Welcome to the first real day of 2018! Yesterday, we snuggled in blanket piles, took down our Christmas decorations, and ate a lot of cozy food. I’ve heard from so many of you about your 2018...
View ArticlePep Talks to Myself: Killing time is a waste of time
This is advice that I’m still learning to take. Advice that Instagram, specifically, makes it really hard for me to follow. Advice that would make my life more productive and HAPPIER if I followed it...
View Article2018 Intention Check-in: PANTRY COOKING
I’m checking in on the progress of my 2018 intentions. Read all about my fruitful year here. When I first started planning meals for my little family, Pinterest was making its debut. I was in college,...
View ArticleIntention Check-in: Kicking the junk with a food diary
I’m checking in on the progress of my 2018 intentions. Read all about my fruitful year here, and see my other intention check-in here. If you follow me on Instagram stories, you may already know: last...
View ArticleCURRENTLY // January 2018
And, just like that, the first 31 days of 2018 are over. I know everyone has been complaining about how long the month of January was, but I loved it. I got so much done and had time to be lazy. It was...
View ArticleVegan Baked Spaghetti with Red Lentils, Mushrooms, and White Sauce
Pasta is my favorite food. There is nothing better than a long-simmered bolognese over thick spaghetti. Maybe with some ricotta dolloped on top? And you all know I love my mac and cheese. I love pasta...
View ArticleDay in the Life: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018
Hi, friends! Lots of you have asked for this post (or versions of it), and I needed an easy post to write in the post-vacation haze, so HERE WE ARE. Like so many of you, my days are packed from the...
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