For the perfect turkey with juicy meat and crispy skin, try this roasted turkey recipe that gets its enhanced flavor from dried herbs and fresh aromatics. Something you probably don’t know about me: I was born with some sort of turkey “gene” that has blessed me with making only delicious, meat-falling-off-the-bone turkeys. Granted, I’ve only…
July Favorites
July was a whirlwind of a month. So much goodness packed into 26 glorious days so far. The most notable were over the past week, which I talk about below. With the 4th of July holiday, traveling home for much-needed time with family, and spending my birthday with some of my favorite people, I’d say…
October Favorites
Oh, what a month it has been! From seeing family and colorful leaves galore to a new fitness adventure and much-needed relaxation—October brought me so much goodness. I’m sorry to see the month come to an end, but then I remember the holiday season is coming up, which holds its own festive fun. See below…
My Virtual Wedding Shower
So as you may or may not know, I’m getting married soon. Like really soon. In a month soon. Due to the wedding being in my homeland of Illinois and us living in California, I haven’t been able to have a wedding shower. Part of me doesn’t care; the other part is a wee bit…
My Favorite New Person
So there’s a little something I’ve kept to myself for the past year. I figured now’s a great time to share on here since I finally got to meet her this past week… I’m an aunt!! My sister and brother-in-law welcomed their healthy little baby girl recently, and she is nothing short of perfection. We’re…
Celebrating Our Last Dating Anniversary
Earlier this week, Matt and I reached the six-year mark of dating. Woohoo! We still like each other! It was bittersweet because after this anniversary, we have to start over at one since we’re kind of engaged right now. I say bittersweet because it takes hard work to rack up those years! Regardless, I’m pumped…
Our Engagement Photos
As promised on Wednesday, I’m sharing some of our favorite pictures from our engagement session three weeks ago. We’re so happy how they turned out, so I’m excited to throw some on here for all of you to see! So here’s the thing: Matt and I don’t usually take very good pictures together. It’s not…
We’re Engaged!!!
So I left a little something out of my 2014 highlights… This past Sunday, Matt, his family, my father, and I all traveled to Matt’s and my alma mater. The plan was for us all to meet up there so Matt and I could transfer from being with his family to stay with my family…
My Favorite Thanksgiving Things: Part 3
So last night I was thinking about what I’m thankful for – what with Thanksgiving coming up and everything. I feel blessed for so many reasons and feel truly happy with my life. This is all possible because of the amazing people that fill my life: my friends, my family, and Matthew. Without the people,…
Driving Back & Forth Through Iowa
This past weekend we journeyed to Des Moines, IA with my family for my cousin’s wedding, and it was quite the interesting trip. After my terrible Christmas traveling experience, I wasn’t the most thrilled to fly again, but we made it to Chicago just fine on Friday. Unfortunately, Matt’s trip back to San Diego did…
Make Some Noise for Illinois–Photos from the Weekend
I’m just popping in today to share some pictures from my absolutely amazing weekend at home in Illinois. At the moment, I’m bonding with the family, so this is going to be quick. I present to you…my weekend in pictures: It started with my flight, where I took a creeper shot of the empty seat…
My 100th Post + Weekend Travel
Whelp, it’s been 6 months since I started this little blog, and today I officially hit… …my 100th post! Throughout my blogging experience so far, I’ve written about a few significant events, some topics I find interesting, lots of food, and an excessive amount of randomness. Whether you’ve been reading this whole time or this…
