Eric and I were going about a normal weekend in May when he casually mentioned that he was going to try out a personal workout session. My brother's roommate, Trevor, who Eric had just met a few weeks earlier, is a personal trainer. He asked if I wanted to go with him, and I immediately [...]
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Fall Favorites and Must-Haves
It's not really sweater weather yet in KC, and as of late it's more like Seattle's continuous rain. But with more time indoors (and a new house as a blank slate), I've had some time to add a few new home accessories for fall. Here are my must-haves: Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove Candle / Anthropologie [...]
House Building: Paint Color Selections & Upgrades
We're 39 days from closing on the new house. We're so close, yet it feels like move-in day is still so far away - mostly because Eric and I are anxious and excited to get settled into our new home. If you recall, we started this process right before Christmas 2017. It's been about a [...]
House Building: 65 Days Until Closing
It's crazy to see how quickly things are coming together! We had a chance to stop by the new house with Dan (our real estate agent with Group O'Dell) - we hadn't been able to really scope everything out since our trim walk back on July 3. Drywall, hardwood floors, cabinets, and finishes are in [...]
Lake Life: Fourth of July at Baring
With the Fourth of July being in the middle of the week this year, we took full advantage of a little extra time at the Baring lake. I've written about the lake in past posts, it's my favorite place to get away to relax and unplug. This time my brother and some of his friends [...]
5 Summer Must-Haves for the Lake
With the Fourth of July just around the corner and the hot days of summer in full effect, these are my go-to must haves for the lake: Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - I love the colors Sweet Violet and Hibiscus. Neutrogena Water + Sun Beach Defense SPF 30 is my go-to sunblock and is kind [...]
Favorite Meal Prep Recipes
Eric and I are on a journey to get back to healthy eating and exercise habits, and we recently started seeing a personal trainer to hold us accountable. Eric travels 4-5 days a week and I host clients and attend events most nights, so meal planning was something we needed to start doing to stay [...]
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