The holidays are my favorite time to get creative in the kitchen. With all the entertaining going on, I love trying new recipes and recreating old favorites. One of my favorite go-to recipes this time of year is my southern pecan praline dip. It’s my personal take on a Louisiana favorite, the praline, turned into a creamy dip…
Pet Hair Removal Hacks
I’ve lived my entire life with dogs, so unwanted pet hair has always been a normal occurrence in my life. Thankfully the pros of having a pet outweigh the cons, or should I say con? Pet hair really is the only downside to having a pet, and I’ve learned over the years it doesn’t have to be much of a hassle. Keeping a pet-friendly home clean is simple and these pet hair removal hacks prove it…
5 Effective Outdoor Fitness Workout Ideas
Between my upcoming wedding and the weight loss challenge program I’m currently competing in, I’ve been working out more than I ever have lately, but I know if I don’t keep it fun I’m going to burn out quickly. If you’re the type of person that gets bored with working out in the gym, I highly recommend you start changing things up! These five effective outdoor fitness workout ideas are great ways to burn some extra calories without…
Packing Tips for Traveling
I travel often and anyone that knows me, knows I used to be the queen of taking my entire house with me wherever I went. After too many events at the airport where I had to empty items out of my suitcase due to weight limits, and then had to magically find a place for said items, I decided it was time to…
How to Eat Clean While On the Go + Free Printable
Eating clean while on the go is always a challenge. Busy schedules, being pressed for time, and limited resources while you’re out and about certainly don’t help, but with a little extra effort, it is possible to eat clean on the go and today I’m going to share how…
Tips for Transitioning and Surviving Graduate School
One thing I never talked about as much as I had hoped (mostly because I was too busy with it at the time) was my experience with grad school. This post is way overdue, but since it’s back to school season, I figured there couldn’t be a more perfect time than now to share my tips for transitioning and surviving graduate school. These tips are based on my experience in a two year master’s program…
Five Minute Bedtime Beauty Routine
After a long day, one of the last things we want to be bothered with is taking makeup off and washing our face. Am I right, ladies!? Those tasks are never anything we want to do, but for us, it’s something we have to do. We’ll always be thankful for doing so later, and so will our skin! Today I’m sharing a quick five minute bedtime beauty routine that gets the job done without feeling like work…
DIY Mason Jar Wall Holder
Every now and then I like to get crafty and put my DIY skills to use. The most recent project I checked off of my list was this DIY mason jar wall holder and I’m kind of obsessed with how cute it turned out! That’s partly because most of my DIY projects turn out to be an epic fail, but not this one! The moral of this story is…
Cajun Shrimp & Crab Queso Dip
Do the words cajun shrimp and crab queso dip have you drooling yet!? How about the word wine? If you answered yes, then you’ve come to the right place! I’ll be sharing my go-to recipe that’s very easy to make and is perfect for all occasions, from a backyard barbecue to an elegant tailgate…
How to Be a Bridesmaid on a Budget
Weddings are expensive regardless if you’re the person planning one or the person standing in one. This year I’ve been through both scenarios- I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding all while in the process of planning and saving for my own upcoming wedding. My best advice when it comes to weddings is…
10 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog This Summer
It’s summer time (well almost!) and the living is easy! I’d bet as much as you’re looking forward to having some fun, so is your pet! That’s why I like to make sure we do things I know the dogs will enjoy too. If you’re looking for ways to bond with your pet while it’s warm out…
Cupcake Bar + Movie Night
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #FishAndFlicks #CollectiveBias Sometimes you just have to step back and realize you deserve a cupcake and movie night. For…
