Outside of being able to bring life into this world, decorating your nursery, and choosing registry items might be the most exhilarating tasks you'll take on in your 9 months of pregnancy. Keeping up with the modern times, it's probably no secret we've all developed a hatred for primary color/jungle themed corny baby items. So… Continue reading DIY Wooden Baby Blocks
I follow a bunch of mommy bloggers and influencers on social media and I hear this cliche said, more times than I need to, "It takes an army." Theoretically, I know what it means. But, as of lately I don't feel it. Sure, I get texts from mine (and James') immediate family and a couple… Continue reading To Those Who Don’t Have an Army
One of the holiday season’s most sought after cuts of meats—prime rib—also happens to be one of the most expensive cuts of meat. Due to its unmistakable taste and tenderness, prime rib is often considered a luxury. And, behind every costly price tag, there’s a cautious cook. Cook confidently with Camp Chef’s Book of Prime… Continue reading Camp Chef: Book of Prime Rib
Meet Rue Blackburn—our 10-month-old Siamese + Tabby mix. James and I adopted her from the Nevada Humane Society in June. To say we've had an entertaining few months together would be an understatement. We love Rue's personality! While she still a kitten, she is terribly witty, extremely talkative, surprisingly frugal, and always...always sleepy. I know you're all… Continue reading Miss. Rue
Do you ever just crave the ordinary? I find that there's something so comforting in the mundane. I would even go as far as to argue that mundane can be a place--a peaceful place. Finding satisfaction in the ordinary--being content in the day-to-day--getting into a routine--and retreating back to simple-ness. The past two weeks we've had back-to-back… Continue reading mun·dane
We recently moved into our new apartment in Nevada and really lucked on the unit. Updated kitchen, high ceilings, and my favorite part—a fireplace. A fireplace is one of those things you didn't know you wanted but now that you have it...you can't go without. While the fireplace stone and unit itself isn't very attractive, I… Continue reading DIY Faux Mantel
Two and a half years ago I made the leap of faith to follow James to Utah. And it's true what they say, "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." We will forever be indebted to this little valley and the all the extraordinary friends we made and people we've come to love as… Continue reading The Best of Cache Valley
While the reward is mouthwatering, let’s be real—briskets are intimidating, not to mention high maintenance. There are tons of cooking opinions when it comes to brisket and you’ll come to find that almost all of them are based on personal preferences. We’re here to be your voice of reason and we promise, once you get the… Continue reading Camp Chef: The Book of Brisket
I know it seems silly, but this picture will always mean so much to me. To you it's boring—there are no faces and no foreseeable emotion to it. All you notice is a necklace. But there's so much more behind it. The Necklace The most obvious part of the photograph—the necklace—was a gift given to me by… Continue reading Noteworthy Nuances
My sister Devlin is absolutely infatuated with the Harry Potter series. I mean - who isn't? So naturally when she asked me to be her Maid of Honor I knew I had to throw a HP themed party. While I wish I had a bit more room and an updated space to go along with… Continue reading A Harry Potter Bachelorette Party
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