I can’t recall the first time I had ribs.
But I remember NOT liking them.
I’m not much of a “eating meat off the bone” kind of lady, so gnawing on chicken wings, T-bone steaks, and ribs just isn’t my thing.
But then, I decided to play around with making a version at home and that’s when these delicious, tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs came into my life.
And I was forever changed. 
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Out of all the searches that drive readers to my blog, the top search phrase has always been “healthy cooking for beginners” (click here for my healthy cooking 101 post!).
I get a LOT of questions about how to meal plan, how to shop and how to cook. I’ve had people tell me that their eating habits are horrible because they “can’t cook”, and resort to pre-packaged foods, fast food and dining out. I’ve heard this on the blog, social media and even in person.
Well, I’m here to tell you that healthy cooking is EASY. No seriously, I promise! It all comes down to confidence, planning, effort, and resilience! Continue reading
I first saw pancakes made with oat flour (ground up oatmeal!) a few years ago. I remember trying them and being floored at just how delicious they were! I made them so much that I kinda grew tired of pancakes! (I know what you’re thinking- how? HOW?!).
Until today. 
These fluffy flapjacks are gluten free, refined sugar free and full of flavor! Here’s the recipe: Continue reading
Happy Memorial Day!
I hope you are having a restful long weekend celebrating with family and friends, and remembering those who lost their lives for the freedom to do so. <3
Whether you are looking for something to whip up this afternoon to go alongside your grilled burgers or steaks, or if you would like to bookmark this recipe for the future, these sweet potato fries are going to be a HIT whenever you make them!
They are spicy and flavorful and are a perfect, PERFECT match to my cool chimichurri aioli dipping sauce.
Not a fan of spice? Feel free to half the amount of chipotle or cayenne pepper in the coating. They will still be delicious!
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When we first began planning our wedding, I was on the fence about going on a honeymoon.
I was just about to begin a travel-heavy new career, and the thought of taking off right after the wedding (and right before a super busy travel month in May) wasn’t appealing.
But the more we thought about it, and the more we talked about it, we realized that going on a honeymoon meant something to us.
Your honeymoon tells the world, and maybe you, who you are. -Ginger Strand
We had a beautiful 5 years of dating, 
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Click on the arrows next to HD to watch in full screen! Enjoy! <3
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If you asked me about how life would be on the afternoon of April 11, 2012, you would hear words like “hopeless”, “unsure”, “sorrowful” and “anxious” fall lifelessly out of my mouth. I had just said goodbye to my mom after a year long battle with breast cancer, and it truly felt as though my world, and my future, were collapsing around me.
5 years ago it was difficult to look into the future and envision a normal life. I was 31 going on 32, and could not believe that my time with my mom was over; just like that. Continue reading
I’ve never been a fan of oatmeal.
Unlike my brother, who, growing up consumed (and enjoyed) bowl after bowl of oatmeal and cream of wheat hot cereal.
When I was around the age of 13 or 14, I discovered this: Continue reading
Hey Friends!
Boy have I missed blogging on the regular. Life has been jam-packed with awesomeness and once the glitter settles at the end of April, I will reconnect by sharing stories, recipes and more!
And, of course the 4-1-1 on all things WEDDING! Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was in Nashville for work. We are currently supporting 13 rural districts in Western Tennessee as they develop a beginning teacher mentoring program in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Martin.
Martin, TN is about 2.5 hours from Nashville, so my co-worker and I typically fly into Nashville, rent a car and drive to Martin the day before our first day of presenting to the mentors. We will stay in Martin for two days, then drive back to Nashville after the 2nd day of professional development. Because we end around 4pm, by the time we make the drive back to Nashville, it’s usually too late to catch a flight back home so we’ll stay the night and fly early the next morning. Continue reading
