I'm a side sleeper. Which means every morning I wake up, the first thing I see is our dresser. The cheap, boring, thrift store dresser. After waking up to this bland sight for wayyyy too many mornings in a row, I decided to DIY that garbage. Now, it's bedroom stunna that has my style written… Continue reading DIY Dresser Makeover for $20
Category: lifestyle
Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
This summer, I enjoyed an amazing adventure with a group of friends in Valentine, NE, home to the Niobrara River. This area is the definition of a hidden gem. We set off in the afternoon with nine adventurous souls and their tubes roped together. Our friend's outdoorsy pup led the way. The river itself was… Continue reading Do Go Chasing Waterfalls
How Food Can Help Us Achieve World Peace
Food is powerful. It can turn hangry into happy, cranky into chummy. Even biblical Esau gave up his entire future for a mouthwatering bowl of stew. You can't deny there's a carnal power hidden in food. So, why not use that to change the world? To achieve world peace. You're not seeing the correlation? Allow… Continue reading How Food Can Help Us Achieve World Peace
Traveling Back in Time at The State Fair
State fairs always feel like a journey back in time to me. The celebration of agricultural successes, the "screw health!" cuisine, the historic buildings full of sweating spectators...it's all a little nostalgic. Even the kids playing in street fountains makes me think of the days before AC, when water was the only way to cool… Continue reading Traveling Back in Time at The State Fair
7 Little Luxuries
Did you know there's a Hollywood A-lister who owns a pair of $2,500 Nikes made of ten animal skins. Oh, he was also gifted a $40M jet for Father's Day. Lifestyles of the rich and famous, right? While I may never own a pair of shoes over $150 or wipe with Benjamin Franklins, I do… Continue reading 7 Little Luxuries
Up, Up and Away
Would you ever ride in a hot air balloon? Imagine gliding 2,000 feet in the air, held up only by the density of hot air versus cold air. Only able to steer by finding the right wind pocket. Sounds amazing, right?! The entire concept of ballooning is pretty magnificent. We achieved human flight, defying gravity itself,… Continue reading Up, Up and Away
The Five Senses Tag
I am so excited to have been tagged in a five senses blog post by Kourtney on Whoops, my bad! Thank you so much for including me in your tag! I definitely recommend you check out Kourtney's charming lifestyle posts and guest appearances by her adorable pup, Hawk. Rules: Thank the person who nominated you… Continue reading The Five Senses Tag
Jamaica Adventures (with Sea Turtles, mon!)
Imagine sitting in a breeezy nighttime patio, waves crashing nearby and the aromas of hot plantains mingling with saltwater. Oh, and the love of your life is gazing out at the shadowy beach next to you. That was my reality while honeymooning in Jamaica. We basically lived in those tropical island calendar photos for a… Continue reading Jamaica Adventures (with Sea Turtles, mon!)
25 Skills To Learn Before 25
There are a few skills that everyone should know before entering the "adulting" phase of life.
My Top 5 Health Apps
How much do you really know about your body? Do you know how many grams of protein you're eating daily or what your resting heart rate is? I know mine. Thanks to the tireless efforts of a few God-sent app developers. Keeping track of your health used to mean watching how your clothes fit. Nowadays, health… Continue reading My Top 5 Health Apps