2025 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 29, 2025

Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Motherโ€™s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Motherโ€™s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know Iโ€™m holding you…

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why I love Valdosta (part 2)

When I wrote this original post, my thoughts on V-town were extremely different than what they are today.  It was my first *real* time being away from familyโ€ฆ and about as far as possible as you could get. I was new to this lifestyle of moving every couple of years, didnโ€™t know anyone yet, and…

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’round the weekend + Summer Shape Up Week 3 meals

Hi friends! How are ya? Hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend.  Summer Shape Up is going strong! I canโ€™t believe weโ€™re already heading into Week 3. Your check-ins have been so amazing – keep it up! I love hearing that so many of you are already feeling stronger and more energized. If you havenโ€™t joined…

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Cold shoulder blush dress. Perfect for summer or fall and super comfy.

Friday Faves

Hi friends! How are you? Happy Friday!! Sorry for disappearing on ya yesterday. Madre is in town! So weโ€™ve been enjoying spending time with her and taking it easy. Itโ€™s the best having her here, and Iโ€™m so lucky that she was able to take some time off from work and keep us company. ๐Ÿ˜‰…

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Upper Body Burner

Hey hey! Happy Wednesday! Howโ€™s the week going? Iโ€™m lovingโ€™ all of your Summer Shape Up check-ins and comments! Letโ€™s keep the enthusiasm going.  Upper Body Workout Today, I have a new upper body burner for you. This one includes some of my very favorite exercises for building lean, beautiful, and strong upper body muscles.…

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healthy baked chicken tenders

Not-fried chicken (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Pregnancy cravings during my pregnancy with P basically made me tip over into the fried wagon. When she was in my belly, all I wanted was steak, soft pretzels, and all the fried things. In San Diego, thereโ€™s a restaurant called Crack Shack, and they have the BEST fried chicken. Itโ€™s not too greasy, itโ€™s…

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