This past year has been a wild one but one of the good things that came out of the 2020 quarantine was all the time to slow down and start a more intentional way of life. I wanted to really become a woman who truly practiced what she preached. I have always tried my best to use clean household products in my home because I am a bit of a clean freak. If I used toxic products, I would constantly be breathing in horrendous fumes. I have used … [Read more...]
Cheesy Oven-Baked Breakfast Hashbrowns
Don't you hate it when you find a yummy recipe online and then click on the link and you have to scroll forever just to find the recipe? That's the worst! While I definitely have stories behind some of my recipes, I really don't for this one. All I will say is that there are a few food items I keep in my house on a regular basis and I love to come up with recipes using those ingredients. This is one of those recipes... ENJOY! … [Read more...]
My Favorite Christmas Morning Tradition
When I was growing up, my mom had the most amazing collection of nativity sets. She was always really intentional about searching for a set anytime she traveled and the result was an incredible representation of Jesus' birth from a variety of different cultures. While the collection itself was really amazing to see all over our house during the holiday season, it was what she did with those sets that made Christmas morning something to … [Read more...]
Pool House Inspiration
When Larry and I went into the first meeting with our builders, I brought a list of must-haves, but I was always very clear about the most important item. I wanted to be sure that Larry had his own space designated for his interests and hobbies. My reasoning for this was simple... he has worked his butt off in the NFL for years to provide for the both of us and our future family and he deserves to have a space that truly celebrates him and all … [Read more...]
Honeycrisp Apple Muffins
I don't know about you, but I love all things fall! I love the weather cooling, the leaves changing color, and of course the food! Apples are one of my fall go to foods. I always have them in a bowl in our kitchen and when they're getting a little past their date, I like to find fun new ways to use them up! This apple muffin recipe is so yummy and low in fat and calories! Does it get any better than that? To get started, we will first need to … [Read more...]
Building Our Dream Home – The Planning Process
Larry and I have been dreaming of this moment for a long time. Building a home that would host family and friends for holidays. A home that our family would grow into. A home that we could actually live in all year long (my NFL families know what I'm talking about with that two city life). We have been talking about where we would end up after the NFL since Larry's first few years in Detroit. For quite a while, our plan was to move to Arizona … [Read more...]
