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!
Spring is right around the corner… I can feel it! But right now we are in the awkward season. This means you need some great transitional items that you can layer until it gets warm enough to rock on its own. It also means you might not want to spend a ton of money on your Spring staples yet. Cue,…
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A local guide to Homewood, AL curated by a Birmingham native. Hi! I’m Meredith, also known as The Southern Source. Born and raised in Birmingham, I have a special affinity for ALL the nooks and crannies of this city and I’m excited to share those with you throughout my Birmingham Neighborhood Guide. In this blog series, I will be touring…
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Hi, and welcome to baby nursery inspiration land! I am now in my second trimester and am starting to feel the reality of pregnancy start to kick in. Speaking of kicks, I’m hoping to start feeling some movement soon. I’ve heard around 20 weeks?! Catch up on all things pregnancy here (Q & A blog post) Up until this week,…
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Making a good mocktail is easy! With so many modern zero proof spirits on the market today, you can get all the flavor and fun of your favorite drinks without the alcohol content. Are you a vodka lover, gin drinker, or a tequila fan through and through? Believe it or not, the non-alcoholic spirit industry is booming with variety. Whether…
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SURPRISE! We are pregnant! I’m so excited to finally announce that my husband Ty and I will be expecting our first child in 2021. Over the years, this website has turned more into a lifestyle-centered blog, so I am looking forward to covering all things baby for y’all! I think most of you will be looking forward to my home…
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