I have had several people ask me lately if I am still doing my Health and Wellness Challenge Groups. And the answer is {{YES}}. Every single month I will continue to run a group. Why? Because the women in the group depend on them for support, encouragement and accountability. And guess what?! I depend on […]
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Isabella Oliver has quickly become one of my favorite maternity designers. I stumbled upon this brand when I was out looking for new maternity clothes at A Pea in the Pod. I wanted the perfect dress to wear for our gender announcement, and since we are having a boy, I of course wanted to find something […]
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I have had a major sweet tooth this pregnancy! Ok, ok, who am I kidding? I pretty much always have a sweet tooth! If I could sit around and eat cookie dough and ice cream every day, I probably would…however, I know that wouldn’t be a very good choice for me! So, my only option […]
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Summer is in full swing, and that means lots of FUN in the SUN!!! When I was in my 20s, I looooved tanning. I’d be out by the lake or pool trying to work on my tan, and in the winters I’d hit up the tanning booth. SO, SO awful! Ugh. I never really […]
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Summers are filled with so many social gatherings, and often times we need to bring a dish to share to these events. During the hot summer months, there’s nothing better than a cool, light and refreshing appetizer. I brought this Pineapple Mango Salsa to my family’s barbeque the other night, and it was a […]
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A few weeks ago I received a message from the fabulous company Pink Blush Maternity asking if I’d like to do a collaboration with them. Having bought a few beautiful pieces from them during my first pregnancy, I immediately said yes and got super excited! Being pregnant and dealing with the hot, humid Midwestern summers, […]
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I can’t believe our first date was exactly 6 years ago today. Thinking back on all of the memories we’ve created makes me feel so blessed and grateful. We’ve built a wonderful life together, and I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for anything. I’ve met a lot of new friends lately, so I thought […]
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Looking for a quick, cool and refreshing salad this Summer? Give this salad a try – it won’t disappoint! *Slice 6-7 grape tomatoes *1 corn on the cob (sliced off the cob) If you don’t have corn on the cob, frozen or canned will do just fine *1/4 cup sliced fresh mozzarella *1/4 diced avocado […]
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So, a protein drink is a protein drink, right?! WRONG!! I’ve been drinking Shakeology almost every day for the past year and a half, and I’ve done a ton of research on it. If I’m putting something in my body everyday, I want to know everything about it. Shakeology was a huge game changer in […]
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I absolutely love having eggs in the morning. I used to always add in milk and cheese to make my eggs fluffier, but I’ve since found an even better (and more protein packed) alternative: cottage cheese! I’ll start by cracking my 2 eggs into a bowl, then I’ll add in about 2 tbs of cottage […]
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