We tried a new recipe tonight, and it was so good that I wanted to share it here. This recipe is adapted from Pampered Chef’s …
Shrimp skillet bowls
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Mid-year check-in
Can you believe that it’s already July?! I feel like May and June flew by in the blink of an eye. Like what happened to …
Fire fascinates: A reflection of the novel Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Spoiler Alert! This post contains discussion about the main concepts in the storyline of the book. I do not reveal the ending or the whodunit, …
17 Things I wish I knew on May 17, 2017
This one’s for the grads. On this day, three years ago, I graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and commissioned into the world’s greatest …
Things my mom has taught me (so far)
Today’s post is in honor of Mother’s Day, for all the moms out there, but especially to mine. There are so many lessons we learn …
Adventure in the ordinary: 5 mind shifts to keep life interesting
A couple days ago, my boyfriend apologized that we haven’t been having many adventures lately. My response was, “What are you talking about?! I cut …
For the ones grieving: Part 2
I’ve learned that grieving is a process that is somewhat natural and somewhat intentional. Here are three coping mechanisms for us all: Turn to the …
For the ones grieving: Part 1
I lost my grandfather on Sunday. He’s the first person in my family to go; the first person I’ve known my whole life. And it …
A love letter to my twenty-something singles
Posting a day later than normal because this President’s Day Weekend, I was so blessed and excited to host 4 of my best friends for …