Reset and Refresh Check In

Back in August I decided I needed a reset and a refresh. My life got busy and everything got off track. It was time to take a minute and be mindful about my habits. And since I need accountability, I told y’all about it. And for accountability’s sake it’s time for my reset and refresh […]

My August Refresh and Reset + Printable

I’m off track. On everything. My reading goals. My health goals. My career goals. If it can get off track it currently is. So, I need to pause and take a minute to pull myself together. So, I decided August was the perfect time for a refresh and a reset. Here’s my plan 1. Clean […]

A Birmingham, Alabama Outing

We went on a much-needed day trip last week to Birmingham. Here’s what we got up to. The Flying Biscuit We started our morning at The Flying Biscuit Cafe. Ultimately, we planned this trip around the zoo, but I knew I had to eat here. Cj and I have been here once before and I […]

Healthier Reading Snacks

I’ve been on a health journey since having my daughter. So far, I’m down almost eighty pounds. I’ve mostly focused on prioritizing protein and exercise. I’ve had to make a lot of changes to my eating including my snacks. I wanted to take a second to share a few of the healthier reading snacks that […]

A Chattanooga Road Trip

Cj and I took a quick road trip to Chattanooga over the weekend. His schedule is about to get crazy, so we wanted to take some time to ourselves. So, here’s what we got up to. Rodizio Grill We started the day with brunch at Rodizio Grill. This was our first time there and we […]

Coffee 101: Vanilla Syrup

Guys, I spend too much money on coffee. That’s really no surprise. One of my goals is to start making my coffee at home more often. I went to my local grocery store to stock up on flavored syrups and I found nothing. That’s the joy of living rural. But the great thing is coffee […]

The Year of Less (Or Three Months)

I’m a certified shopaholic. It runs in my family, so I come by it honest. However, I’m sure it’s no shocker but inflation has dampened the excitement of my favorite hobby. So now I need to find a hobby that doesn’t involve my debit card. I was browsing through my library and found The Year […]

Colibri Planner Unboxing

I have been loyal to Happy Planner for years. Since college if I’m remembering correctly. But I ran across this Colibri Planner on Facebook and it looked like it was everything I needed in one place. It’s called The Works, which brings to mind my nachos order at the local drive inn theater, but I […]

My Mischief Night Plans

It’s the night before Halloween affectionately known as Mischief Night in some areas. There will be no mischief at my house tonight, but I do have big, cozy ideas. It’s cold and rainy and I’m going to be exhausted from work. I just need a cozy night. So, here are my mischief night plans. Cook […]

Halloween 2025 Decorations

Decorating is one of my favorite parts of Halloween. Last year I didn’t decorate at all due to pregnancy, remodeling, leg injury, etc. So, I went a little over the top this year. I just wanted to take a second to show off a few of my favorite pieces. Here are my Halloween 2025 decorations. […]