Contains Amazon affiliate links. Read my disclosure. Today is my last day on Whole30. I can’t believe how quickly the last 29 days have gone! It helps that Dan and I have found some great Whole30 recipes. We’ll definitely repeat these meals even when I’m done. I still have 10 more days of eating carefully,… [Read More]
My First Whole30: Week 1 Recap
Today is Whole30 Day 8! I started my first Whole30 challenge last Saturday. For most people, the first week on Whole30 is one of the most difficult. Luckily for me, my only major challenge was yesterday. The rest of the week has gone by fairly smoothly. If you want to learn more about what to… [Read More]
Easy Crock-Pot Beef Stew Recipe
Ever since I moved to Findlay almost a year ago, the highlight of my week has always been Game Night. While Dan and I celebrated Valentine’s Day this year by playing board games with our friends, Saturday Game Days are unusual. Usually our friend Chris hosts a potluck dinner on a weeknight, and we all… [Read More]
Self-Care: Homemade Lavender Bath Salts
Post contains Amazon Affiliate links. One of the weird side effects of being really busy and totally stressed out is discovering the importance of self-care. Last year I was working two jobs, often putting in 55 hours a week, often working 21 days or more without a single day off. I finally quit my second… [Read More]
4th of July Festivities 2014
In Findlay, Ohio, my newly-adopted residence, fireworks and cookouts take place the night of July 3rd, instead of on the 4th of July. Dan and I attended a party hosted by our friends Dave and Megan, whose backyard is perfectly situated to see the city fireworks show. It was a great night hanging out with… [Read More]