Alright, I'm about to go Brene Brown on your a$$. It's Friday May 3, 2019. To most of you it's just another ordinary day, but in Kentucky, it's a holiday. Derby Week. Essentially, lots of business are closed, even schools are closed, and the traffic is crazy. Last night we went to my family's house … Continue reading When Your Mind Travels To The Worst Case Scenario
God's Purpose for this life is for you to enjoy it abundantly and spread the Good News. Did you expect the answer at the beginning of this post? Well, there's your answer. That's all you really need to know right? Ha, I wish it was that simple. "But how do I enjoy life abundantly and … Continue reading God’s Purpose
17 days left until school is out and 1st Grade will be over, forever. It seems insane that she was just 1 day old, and now she's finishing up her second year in school! Last summer she learned to ride a bike AND swim without floaties! She is getting so big, but she is still … Continue reading Remember, They Are Only Little Once
High-school. Blonde. Cheerleader. Homecoming Court. Boyfriend. Outgoing. Good life. That’s the face value of what people that didn’t know me thought of me. But I was far from that. In my own head, I was too pale, I wasn’t thin enough, I didn’t have the same home life as the other cheerleaders and I was … Continue reading I Wish I Was As Fat As I Was When I Thought I Was Fat
If the featured imagine alone doesn't get your attention, then I don't know what will. This picture was taken on a walking trail my mom walked in Conway, SC with her dog Spot and her spouse Steve. I have all of her clothes on to try and cope with the fact that she's dead. And … Continue reading Dream Big And LIVE.
An open letter to the person who doesn't realize how much they are loved. Me, too. Knowing and accepting doesn't look the same. That's where I feel like I am most of the time. You know, not taking your own advice. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own heads that we create this … Continue reading You Never Give Yourself Credit
I accidentally made some tasty oats and decided they were needed on the blog. They aren't loaded with sugar so they're just sweet enough but not an overload of sweet. Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick oats (it's what I used, but you're more than welcome to take the time to make rolled oats or steel cut … Continue reading Semi-Sweet Apple Cinnamon Oats
I know what I want. I don't know what I want. I want to be free. I want to have security. I want to be an entrepreneur. I can't run my own business. I am strong. I am overweight. Things that run through my mind every single day, plus more. It's this state of being … Continue reading The Constant Struggle of Feeling Inadequate.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 cube veggie stock (1 cup water, 1 cube = 1 cup veggie stock) 1/2 red onion 1 cup cooked black beans 2 tomatoes 1 can corn 2 avocados 8-10 stems of cilantro (yes stems included!) 1 lime Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder to taste Directions: Add quinoa & veggie stock … Continue reading Mexican Quinoa Salad
Cooking at home saves money, opens up doors to creativity, and allows for alternate ways of cooking to unfold. I have created Tips, Tricks, and this Meal Plan to encourage those who are interested in a plant based diet but find it to be overwhelming at times! These meals have accumulated over time with our … Continue reading Basically B Squared Tips, Tricks & Meal Plan!
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