If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! This is something that my husband has always wanted to do because he loves new. I, however, really love the character and history that comes with an older home, so I never thought that I would want to build, but instead…
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I am shocked by my most recent accomplishment. I started a project, and actually finished it! One Monday night, I was hanging out in our guest bedroom and randomly moved the bed to the opposite wall. I instantly loved it and decided it was time for a full decor refresh. Read on to see how you can update your guest…
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Do as I say not as I do… Coming off of a travel weekend, I have to admit that I wasn’t following “The Faster Way.” Boy, did we had a blast discovering Dunwoody! We ate and drank our way through this little town outside of Atlanta (travel guide coming this week), but I was excited to get back home and…
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Asian Meatball Bowl with Cauliflower Rice Since starting the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I’ve hopped aboard of #thatbowllife. Bowls are a great way to get all your proteins, veggies and carbs into one delicious dish, and they make fabulous leftovers! Planning and prepping your meals is the key to success in any clean eating regiment. This Asian meatball recipe…
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How are everyone’s New Years resolutions going? I’m sharing mine later in this post, but don’t worry if you haven’t hit the ground running with yours yet! I’m here to tell you about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® program. I started it, and have already seen results! So sit tight, because I have a feeling it might be just the thing…
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Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets…
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Here it is folks, I’m here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Best Place to Buy Cookie Cakes in the South Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make…
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Ok, so you’ve decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it’s going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I’ve become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to…
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The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste…
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Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and…
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Football season is right around the corner and there’s no way you’re cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe below, and fuel your team up by making some of my favorite game day appetizers like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Drink Recipe If there were ever a…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I’m not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there’s one category of pickles that I HATE, it’s sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That’s just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I…
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The secrets to perfect guacamole lie in the avocado. Learn how to create the best guacamole at home!
When decorating an unfurnished home, many questions revolve around price, timeline, and expertise. If you want your house to look like a magazine, but can’t afford a designer you’re going to want to take the time to study what tricks they are using to create that perfectly curated and layered look. Read below to see how to furnish and decorate your…
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New Year, same program! Last January I jumped on the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program with my friend and coach, Deanna Pizitz. I’m so happy she introduced me to this new lifestyle that incorporates intermittent fasting, whole nutrition, carb cycling, and fitness. In 6 weeks, she was able to teach me so much about how the body digests food,…
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Get ready, because homemade huevos rancheros are about to become your new staple. This recipe has less than ten ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need: corn tortillas corn oil (for frying) salsa or pico de gallo (recipe below) refried beans queso cheese dip eggs avocado lime (optional) Huevos Rancheros Recipe Everyone loves a breakfast and lunch hybrid, and I am truly…
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The holidays are the best time to celebrate old traditions, or start new ones. For as long as I can remember, my Mom has hosted a Christmas Day Brunch at her house for neighbors and friends. It’s a tradition we’ve kept alive for nearly 20 years and counting! This year we are continuing the tradition in my parent’s new home….
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