Happy August, friends! Corey, me and the pups are getting ready to head out for a little weekend getaway in Northeast Oklahoma to celebrate our 12 year anniversary, which is tomorrow! We rented a cabin near Grand Lake and are…
peaches
A few days ago, I was driving our dogs to the groomer and noticed a building on the side of the road that appeared to be full of fresh fruit and veggies. So on the way home, I decided to…
shower & bath filters
If there is one thing I have really been appreciating lately, it is water! Summertime definitely has a way of reminding us what a gift it is! Corey and I have gotten to enjoy some water-based activities with friends recently…
Here’s to the Dads!
Today I am celebrating the super cool dads I have in my life. What massive blessings they are! I want to share with you a few reasons why I love each of them. My husband, Corey, is the dad of…
canyonlands
You may or may not know that I had a previous blog before this one that I started in 2013, called “This Transparent Soul.” At the time, we were a couple of years into our journey of trying to have…
Rice cakes & Lox
In honor of the fact that spring has sprung, I’m here to share with you one of my favorite springtime meals! Have you heard of “bagels and lox?” Apparently this combination of bagels and cured salmon (lox) was created by…
Speaking with the Specialist #2
For this episode, I got to sit down for a live conversation with my friend and chiropractor, Dr. David Sence from Millennium Chiropractic! We had a great discussion about several topics involving the musculoskeletal system. He is a wealth of…
cleaning products
Last month, I wrote a broad post about indoor air quality, a topic that is near and dear to my heart! That is because I have personally experienced major health issues as a result of poor indoor air quality. Due…
A time to plant & a time to uproot
I don’t know about you, but I really love this time of year! There is an excitement that begins to well up in me as the days turn warmer and the sun hangs around longer. And seeing that first cluster…
Inflammation
Today I am writing about inflammation, which I consider to be one of the most important topics related to overall health! It is a unique thing in the body because it is meant to protect and defend us, but can…
Chili and _____?
One of Corey and my absolute favorite cold weather meals is chili! It is warming and comforting on cold winter nights. Below is our go-to recipe that we have been using for years. It is so easy, and also makes…
Adult coloring books
One of my very favorite ways to relax on vacation is to color! A sweet friend of mine gave me an adult coloring book about 6 years ago, right before we left on a mission trip to Ethiopia. It is…