Books

Books on my list for 2022

Happy Tuesday, Friends. It’s another week with a Bachelor recap. I didn’t have the chance to watch last night, but I’m hoping to get back into recaps at some point over the next couple of weeks. Maybe when Clayton thins the herd down a bit. My Apple Watch goal this month is to walk/run 152 miles, so I had to…

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Weekend Edit: The Last of Christmas Edition

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Happy Monday, friends. I’m back today for another weekend edit. I love getting to recap my weekend on a Monday morning. It’s a nice way to kick off the start of the week. I officially feel like I’ve ripped the back-to-work Bandaid off, and we are well into January whether we want to be or not. We had a tremendously…

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First Friday Favorites of 2022

free people shacket

Happy First Friday of 2022! Is everyone back into the swing of things? I slowly regaining my momentum – and finding myself back in a routine. My first week back to work was busy, but manageable. I had some meetings on my schedule, but it wasn’t overwhelming. So, here’s to more weeks like that this year. We started the New…

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Thursday Thoughts + Jam Surprise Muffins

guava jam

I had one of those days yesterday where I found it really hard to get into my work zone. I’m having a hard time regaining focus this new year. So, I did what always works when I need to clear my mind, and I took the dogs out for a walk. Houston weather is back in the 70s (for about…

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Tuesday Things+Inspiration for 2022

Happy Tuesday. Did anyone watch the season premier of The Bachelor last night? I sure didn’t. I have a bit of Bachelor fatigue. There was Matt’s season, Katie’s season, Bachelor in Paradise and Michelle’s season all in the span of 12 months last year (you can read recaps here). While I am curious about Clayton’s season, I might start to…

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A California Christmas

california Christmas

Hello 2022! Does anyone else like the promise of a new year with new possibilities? It’s our first Monday in 2022, and it feels like a fresh start. I’m sitting here at my desk, with my cup of coffee (somethings never change) and feeling ready to take on the week. It’s going to take me a while to get back…

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My Top 12 Moments of 2021

punta de mita

It’s New Year’s Eve, ya’ll. Tonight, Aaron and I are staying in, enjoying a bottle of nice champagne and heading to bed shortly after midnight. We don’t have any grand plans on the schedule other than ushering out 2021 in the comfort of our own home. It seems like the most appropriate way to reflect on some of the struggles…

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Merry Christmas

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From my family to yours, thanks for reading along with me in 2021. This little blog has been sort of a passion project of mine that I decide to resurrect during COVID, and I’m so glad that I did. Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas. I’m taking a couple of days away from my computer to spend with…

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Christmas Traditions

christmas

This is a girl who is officially on holiday break for the next 11 days. I’ll be spending some quality time with my family, and taking some time to recharge and relax. I love finishing up a year with the anticipation and excitement of a new year just around the corner. Taking time to pause and reflect at the end…

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