Author Archives: Steph

08/10/14

Key West Inspiration

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow I will have my alarm set bright and early for the start of another exciting school year! 

And although this summer has been BUSY, to say the least, there were some fun moments sprinkled in between trainings, leadership retreats and back to school planning meetings. 

There was that little getaway my gentleman and I took back in June. 

Birthday and 3rd anniversary adventures. 

Lots of trips to the beach and the pool. 

And just last week, we drove down to the Florida Keys for our annual Key West lobstering trip! Continue reading →

08/1/14

Acorn squash mash

How was your weekend?
It’s hard to believe it’s almost spring. While spring isn’t my favorite season of the year, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump away to my favorite… SUMMER!  Continue reading →

07/21/14

Capital Tacos review (and an inspired recipe!)

Way back in once upon a time time, I learned about a new Mexican dive that was sooo good, it could bring the coldest of assholes to tears.

Soooo good that it was worth the 30 minute drive from Tampa.
Soooo good that it would make you come back for breakfast, lunch and dinner… multiple times a week. 
Soooo good that it would make you stop cooking at home altogether.
Soooo good that eating just 1 thing off this diverse menu might make you punch someone that speaks of “the Bell”. 
Soooo good that someone needs to call Guy from triple D. 
Soooo good that it would make my friend Kristen ask us to go there 351,882 times within the past 6 months.  Continue reading →

06/29/14

The big 3-5!

It’s Official!
I’m 35!

35 has ALWAYS been my “scary” year. There’s just something about “35” that makes you feel all grown up. And while I’m definitely not in a place I thought I would be as I enter my 35th year of life, it turns out that where I am now is so much better than I could ever have imagined. I’m happy, healthy, strong, educated and loved. What more could I possibly ask for? Continue reading →

06/24/14

Tips to making your friends gag (happy 3 years!)

Today marks 3, yes 3 amazingly happy years with my guy. 
Can you believe it? I feel like just 2 seconds ago I was writing our first year post! 
And I can honestly tell you that just about every single moment of those 1,095.75 days has been complete and utter sugar coated happiness. Brian is my best friend, the man whom I adore, the person that keeps me on my toes, and someone I can’t imagine life without.  Continue reading →

05/28/14

Spaghetti squash with kale and spinach pesto

If you Google “pesto recipes”, you get 34,502,601 recipes for “the best pesto ever”.
If you Google “kale pesto recipes”, you get 5,045,192 recipes for “the best kale pesto ever”. 
Needless to say, there’s a lot of pesto out there. 
And who can blame these recipe writers. Pesto is freakin’ delicious.  Continue reading →

05/11/14

Mother’s Day Weekend in Pictures

Happy Mother’s Day! 
I hope you had a wonderful weekend with all of the mothers in your life. 
I had a lovely weekend celebrating two special moms in my life. 

On Saturday, #TeamJudy completed our third Miles for Moffitt in honor and memory of my mom Judy. It was a beautiful day with friends and family and we raised an AMAZING $1,400 for Moffitt Cancer Center!  Continue reading →