Last week, I finally broke down and ordered some grippy socks for Pure Barre. I think part of me assumed the whole grippy socks thing was just another way for Pure Barre studios to make money, so I held off for a few weeks and wore my regular socks to my morning classes. After slipping…
Curried Tuna Salad
It feels like the surface of the sun in Charlotte today. And that is coming from a former Florida girl. I thought I left 95-degree weather behind! By the time lunchtime rolled around today there was no way anything other than a cold meal would work. The idea of simply microwaving anything let alone turning on…
Kristen & Matt Get Married
Like all wedding weekends, this weekend passed by in a flash. It was a blur of love, laughter and quality time with wonderful friends. Ryan and I arrived in Chicago on Friday afternoon to kick off Kristen and Matt’s wedding festivities. My friend Leah picked us up at the airport and brought us back to…
Things I’m Loving Friday #41
Good morning and Happy Friday! As soon as this blog post is published, Ryan and I are heading off to the airport to catch a flight to Chicago. Kristen, one of my best friends from high school, is getting married in Schaumburg on Saturday and I’m looking forward to a fun-filled wedding weekend that will…
Watermelon Smoothie (with Pineapple and Mint)
I have one incredibly refreshing and summery drink to share with you guys today! This watermelon smoothie with pineapple and mint is so refreshing! But first, the story behind the inspiration… the rather indulgent inspiration. A few years ago, Ryan met up with his friend Ryan (two Ryan’s!) in North Carolina for a hiking trip…
Those Summer Nights
…cue Sandy and Danny! (<— Watching that video just made me way too happy.) Last night was one of those quintessential summer nights. A simple dinner, an evening swim in the lake (that included my best attempt at the mermaid hair flip) and his and her milkshakes! Dinner Dinner was inspired by my friend Cara….