It's only January (though we're almost into February now!), but the new year, new semester, and sunshine with the snowfall are making me look forward to spring! When I took down my Christmas decorations this year, instead of keeping a few wintery decorations, I put everything away and put out my bright, colorful spring decor. … Continue reading Spring Pillow Roundup
Month: January 2016
Tidying Up
By now I'm sure you've heard of Marie Kondo's bestselling book on organization, the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. A year ago when I found out about online yard sale sites, I got really into purging EVERYTHING we didn't need and selling it on Facebook or ebay. I am extremely proud of how diligent and … Continue reading Tidying Up
The Best “Friends” Quotes
For everyday use "Rat baby rat baby rat baby!!" -- "...Oh maybe that's him!" --Monica; Phoebe, in the One with Phoebe's Rats "Alright, what are we havin'?" - Joey, in the One with the Cheesecake "Could I BE wearin' anymore clothes?!" - Joey, in the One where No One's Ready "P as in Phoebe, H … Continue reading The Best “Friends” Quotes
Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living
If you want to detox your body and get on the right track, nutrition-wise, you could absolutely make up your own regimen to follow. I've done it before, approximately following the Nutritarian guidelines set out by Dr. Joel Furhman ("Eat to Live"). However, this time I knew I needed more than just my own determination, … Continue reading Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living
Inside My House: My Office
Although we didn't have many options for housing upon deciding to move to Blacksburg (downsides to deciding living in a college town in the middle of the year), the house that I thought was the cutest had one major bonus: an extra bedroom. I use the term "bedroom" loosely (even though our rental company doesn't). … Continue reading Inside My House: My Office
Grocery Planning: Cooking for Two
I think I've started something revolutionary for our meals, grocery shopping, and budget. I never thought this idea would work for me, because 1) I like grocery shopping, 2) We don't like to waste food, and 3) We follow a strict grocery budget. I didn't even really plan for it as much as it just … Continue reading Grocery Planning: Cooking for Two
A Potential Soup Fail that Turned Out to Be Delicious
It's definitely winter now. Cold fronts have come in full force, the wind is whipping around, and snow is now a weekly possibility. What does that mean for your kitchen? I'd venture a guess that you are making (or at least eating) soups every now and then, if not all the time. My meal plan … Continue reading A Potential Soup Fail that Turned Out to Be Delicious
30 Days to Fit
This time last year I was hoping to lose a little bit of weight. Usually I go through cycles throughout the year where my weight is a little higher or a little lower depending on the season. However, I noticed that I didn't lose a few pounds like I normally do during the summer, so … Continue reading 30 Days to Fit
2016 Goals
Happy New Year! I hope it's been refreshing for you so far. Here are some of my goals for this year. I'm not thinking very long term, but it's still nice to start out with goals. 🙂 -Do well in my classes this semester. Keep up good study habits. -Have a more balanced life. Don't … Continue reading 2016 Goals