Easter always seems to arrive wrapped in soft light, fresh beginnings, and just a little bit of chaos—in the best way. This year was no different, and as simple as some of the moments were, they felt especially meaningful. We…
Sometimes, you hug your child not to comfort them, but to comfort yourself. I read that the other day, and it stopped me. Not because of one specific moment—but because of all the moments that aren’t happening as much anymore.…
I really enjoyed the last book I read by Noelle W Ihli. So, for my next read, I chose Ask for Andrea. Meghan, Brecia, and Skye share one chilling connection: they were all murdered by the same man—a charming predator…
I got this recipe from the Food Network, courtesy of Ina Garten. I did tweak it a little, however. So the recipe and instructions below are my take on her recipe. The whole family had been craving some fried chicken.…
For my next read, I went back to Riley Sager for The House Across the Lake. I really do enjoy his writing. I really do enjoy his writing—not because it’s simple, but because it pulls you in so effortlessly. His…
I was walking Austin to school and the morning felt different. Nothing dramatic happened. No big moment, no life-changing realization. Just a quiet pause… and a simple glance down the street. The sky was soft and light blue, stretching wide…
So, this is another recipe I found on Facebook. I’m never sure how those will turn out. But this one was a hit with every one of my family members! Plus, it was easy to make. I did double the…
For my next read, I dove into None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, a story that starts with a seemingly chance encounter—but quickly turns into something much darker. While celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular…
I’ve gone back and forth on writing this, because weight loss—especially when it involves medications—can feel like a loaded topic. But I’ve been on this journey for a while now, and I wanted to share a simple, honest update. Not…