Health is a Journey
Held together with glue and fishing line
April 16, 2021
Science is weird. I snort as I type this because science is amazing. And incredible. And lifesaving. But it is also weird as fuck. I have so many half-written blog posts from the past month. I really hope that I
I Thought a Spider Tried to Kill Me. Actually, I Have Shingles and I’m Obviously Dying.
July 20, 2016
That’s pretty much my story. I woke up last week with an itchy itchy bug bite. No. Set of bug bites. Except I don’t really get bug bites. Ever. I mean, not mosquito bites anyways. Spiders regularly try to kill
There’s Nothing More Tasteless Than Eating Disorder Jokes at a Bridal Show
March 11, 2016
When you think of a bridal show, you may have visions of creative photographers, wedding gown experts, travel gurus, brilliant bakers, and entertainment professionals settled at their respective booths, vying for the attention of every bride, bridesmaid, and mother of
Because I Need to Take Care of Myself
November 25, 2015
I’ve been thinking about self-care a lot lately. I haven’t been taking proper care of myself. Brian likes to joke that he feels responsible for making sure I’m well cared for, and I joke that it’s because my parents gave
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Wedding Shenanigans
Wedding bloopers: The funniest pics from our wedding day
September 16, 2019
Three years ago today, my house was filling up with my bridal party and family. We were doing all the things you do before your wedding, like slamming bagels and shmear, drinking champagne, and hurriedly trying to get last-minute details
Meet me under the tallest Christmas tree
December 16, 2016
I woke up in a hotel in River North the morning after Brian’s work holiday party. I had brought a couple outfits but after the wild night, I was leaning toward a pair of tie-dye yoga pants and a hoodie.
Good Morning, Sunshine
November 30, 2016
When I was a little girl, one of my mom’s best friends got married. Her wedding was the first big wedding I had ever been to, and the only one I recall from my childhood. I remember hunting down the
My Love Affair with Tasty Things
The random food combos that make life better
December 21, 2020
So, like, I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that sometimes I eat donuts for lunch or a couple of candy bars for dinner. (Let the record state that yesterday, I ate Merkt’s cheese and crackers for lunch). I
How to Make a Beautiful Cheese Plate for Two
January 20, 2018
Y’all! It’s National Cheese Lover’s Day. As it’s a holiday that is literally celebrating ME, I had to offer some advice for making a beautiful and delicious cheese tray for two — since Brian and I are heading off to
Four Cheese Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese
September 14, 2016
Me: Is it weird that I don’t really like mac and cheese at restaurants? Brian: No way. You make awesome mac and cheese at home. Me: You’re so right. Brian: Can you say that again? I love mac and cheese
Escape From Reality…Or How I Could Live in my Couch
June 6, 2016
This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. No one paid me to say nice things. I’ve never loved a piece
