Okay, friends! I promise I haven’t been neglectful this week. I vaguely remember mentioning a new recipe I’ve been loving in a recent post, and tonight, I’m finally sharing it with you. But first, let’s be honest—recipe blogs can be a little lazy, right? Not much thought goes into them… which is exactly why you’re…
A Brief Hiatus, A Few Pounds Down, and Oh, the Cheer Drama!
First off, to my five loyal readers (you know who you are), I owe you an apology. Life got a little hectic, and I took an unplanned blogging break. But don’t worry, I didn’t completely fall off the wagon. I also took a short break from walking—not out of laziness, but because North Idaho decided…
Motivation, Dedication, Determination, and Self-Discipline: The Real Recipe for Success
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it truly takes to reach a goal. Not just the feel-good, Pinterest-quote version, but the real, gritty, day-in-and-day-out work of making it happen. Right now, my goal is 200 pounds. After that, 185. And after that? We’ll see. Will it be enough, or will I want more?…
Legitimate Illness and Claiming My Creativity Back
The Plague Has Arrived Well folks, I’m sick. I think it’s official. I’m not one of those who claims to “never get sick,” but I will say that I rarely do. When I do, it’s nothing big. I’ve never had the flu. Occasionally, I might get a 24-hour stomach bug, and a few times a…
The Great Winter Walking Saga: Questions Answered
Last Night, I Left You with a Few Burning Questions… Tonight, I bring you the answers you’ve been waiting for, because I know you’ve been just as restless about them as I have. (Kidding—I slept fine. But I do appreciate your imaginary concern.) Answer 1: Frosty Strides and Near-Death Ice Capades YES! I braved the…
Exhausted, Shivering, and Yearning for the Ultimate Cookie to Save My Sanity
Bring Back the Snowpocalypse! I absolutely love where I live. I love having four seasons (five if you count mud season), but I abhor the fact that we no longer get enough snow. Sure, we’ll get a dusting here and there, maybe a couple of feet, but it’s gone as quickly as it comes—like a…
The Casserole I Regret Making (But You Might Love)
I absolutely despise making casseroles. Hate it. Loathe it. There is no reason for a casserole because every casserole can easily be converted into a skillet dinner—which means fewer dishes to wash and dinner that’s done in half the time. I also don’t like recipes. I’ve never met a recipe I followed exactly. Measuring? Not…
5 (Mostly) Fun and Practical Ways I’ve Jumpstarted My Weight Loss Journey
Ready to kickstart your weight loss journey or just make some healthier choices? Here are five simple steps I’ve taken. They’ve worked for me, and hey, they might just work for you too! Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, nutritionist, or wizard—just sharing what’s helped me so far. 1. Hydrate Like Your Life Depends on It…
Does Blog Have a Purpose? Or Am I Just Rambling?
I spent this morning getting ready for work, and my mind—true to form—was wandering. Specifically, I was thinking about this blog and where it’s going. I mean, does it even have a direction? Or is it just a jumbled collection of my thoughts, like that drawer in the kitchen where everything you don’t know what…
The Sink Saga
The Sink Saga I wasn’t planning on writing tonight, but then the kitchen sink decided to spring a leak. Turns out it wasn’t a bad gasket like the Pirate suspected but an actual HOLE in the drain area. (He called it a “sink strainer,” for those more sink-savvy than me.) Oh, and let’s not forget…