Right before our wedding last year we received the holy grail of wedding gifts. I finally got my very own Kitchen Aid Mixer! I had been following Gaby Dalkin on social media and her desserts always looked devilish, so I looked up Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes on her blog and stumbled across the Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. The…
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If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! After working for a furniture company for a few years, I gained a ton of knowledge about the interior design and furniture industry and quickly became obsessed with all things home. So passionate, in fact, that last year I co-founded…
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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 holiday weekend, I have to admit that I wasn’t following “The Faster Way.” ButB boy, did we enjoy all our good eats! Each time Sunday and Monday rolls around I get excited to get back into my routine. I truly miss my new rituals of fasting, working out,…
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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. Great American Cookie Cake 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 people smile day in and…
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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 for my Skinny Yellow Hammer cocktail below. And don’t forget to fuel up with good game day eats like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe If there…
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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!
This post is sponsored by Califia Farms. The opinions and text are all mine. I read something recently that made a whole lot of sense… it was a social media post proclaiming that moms invented iced coffee! Can you get behind this? I believe it! I am quickly discovering just days into motherhood that between wakings, feedings, playtime, and daily…
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We are coming up on 2 full weeks at home with our newest arrival, Emma James Tolleson. She was born on Thursday, May 27th at 12:34 pm and we couldn’t love her more!! I’m so excited to share her nursery with you all today. As soon as we found out we were pregnant, I instantly started dreaming up the perfect…
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It’s party season! As Pandemic restrictions are being lifted, and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time for a little party! We are so excited to be welcoming a baby girl this Spring, and today I’m going to walk you through my baby shower inspiration, vendors, party location, and more! Honey and Bee Themed Baby Shower When my friends…
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Baby Prep! What’s your #1 hospital bag recommendation? This week, we’ve started organizing all of our new nursery items, packing our hospital bag, and getting ready for baby’s arrival! You can find out all the details we’ve shared so far like due date, name, and FAQ’s here! We are #35weekspregnant and the reality of bringing baby home is surely setting…
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After nine months of body aches and experiencing all the emotions in the book, mamas-to-be deserve a little pampering. Today I’ve rounded up push present ideas for every budget. From affordable to splurge-worthy, here are some great gift ideas for partners to consider gifting before or after their new baby’s birth. What is a Push Present? If you aren’t familiar…
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