A Taste Of China: 10 Initial Thoughts After My First Week

We’ve been in China for almost two weeks! And so far, we are loving our new city. I snapped these shots while walking around town this afternoon. Most of these were taken on the street behind our apartment. I wanted to write about the first 10 realizations I had after being here for just over […]

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Now that fall is in the air, it’s time for pumpkin EVERYTHING! What better way to celebrate fall than by baking some scrumptious pumpkin white chocolate chip cookies?! These treats are simply fantastic. Pumpkin plus white chocolate equals perfection. And it’s super easy to make. First, mix all the ingredients together and drop the batter […]

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Grilled Venison Backstrap Fajitas

Fajitas are one of those foods that just give my soul life. They’re delicious, satisfying, and easy to whip up for a weeknight meal. Thanks to the plethora of hunters in my family, I had a freezer full of venison, and it was about time I used it up. This recipe is super tasty, and […]

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6 Reasons You Need to Visit Raleigh This Summer

Adventure. Cuisine. Nature. Culture. You name it, Raleigh’s got it. Raleigh is one of the most up and coming cities in America. It is a unique place full of countless things to do. Whether your visiting for the day, the weekend, or considering a move, you won’t be disappointed by stopping in Raleigh on your next road […]

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Girls Weekend at SWO+Almost Died

You know when your graduating college and you see so many faces for the last time? And you’re all moving hours away from each other? It’s a super sad feeling. Luckily, my group of gals from my first year in Napier is determined to make time for each other even though we are all scattered […]

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Yoga

Lately I have been so into working out. The gym I go to was just refurbished, and is full of new equipment. I have been there every day since the renovations! I normally workout at home and run/bike outside, but I am back into the routine of lifting weights. Four days ago I worked out […]

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Caribbean Princess Cruise

Trenton and I spent a week sailing the Caribbean! We went on our first Princess cruise and oh my goodness it was SO amazing! We went to Honduras, Belize, and Mexico. The ship itself was beautiful, and the food was delicious. Dinner was super fancy, and we ate lunch at the buffet. They also had […]

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Garlic Basil Salmon

Today for lunch I made this super easy Atlantic salmon! It was so delicious and took so little time that I simply had to share it with you all!! And its mega healthy- bonus points!! Here is the recipe: 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon butter Salmon filet […]

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