Okay, friends! I promise I havenāt been neglectful this week. I vaguely remember mentioning a new recipe Iāve been loving in a recent post, and tonight, Iām finally sharing it with you. But first, letās be honestārecipe blogs can be a little lazy, right? Not much thought goes into themā¦ which is exactly why youāre…
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 didnāt completely fall off the wagon. I also took a short break from walkingānot out of laziness, but because North Idaho decided…
Motivation, Dedication, Determination, and Self-Discipline: The Real Recipe for Success
Lately, Iāve 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? Weāll see. Will it be enough, or will I want more?…
Legitimate Illness and Claiming My Creativity Back
The Plague Has Arrived Well folks, Iām sick. I think itās official. Iām not one of those who claims to ānever get sick,ā but I will say that I rarely do. When I do, itās nothing big. Iāve 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 youāve been waiting for, because I know youāve been just as restless about them as I have. (KiddingāI 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, weāll get a dusting here and there, maybe a couple of feet, but itās gone as quickly as it comesālike 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 dinnerāwhich means fewer dishes to wash and dinner thatās done in half the time. I also donāt like recipes. Iāve never met a recipe I followed exactly. Measuring? Not…
5 (Mostly) Fun and Practical Ways Iāve Jumpstarted My Weight Loss Journey
Ready to kickstart your weight loss journey or just make some healthier choices? Here are five simple steps Iāve taken. Theyāve worked for me, and hey, they might just work for you too! Disclaimer: Iām not a doctor, nutritionist, or wizardājust sharing whatās 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 mindātrue to formāwas wandering. Specifically, I was thinking about this blog and where itās 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 donāt know what…
The Sink Saga
The Sink Saga I wasnāt planning on writing tonight, but then the kitchen sink decided to spring a leak. Turns out it wasnāt a bad gasket like the Pirate suspected but an actual HOLE in the drain area. (He called it a āsink strainer,ā for those more sink-savvy than me.) Oh, and letās not forget…