Hello, hello! I’m changing things up a bit this week. Normally I reserve Tuesdays for my random streams of consciousness, but since Amanda is test-driving her Thinking Out Loud link-up this week, I thought I’d join in. Link-ups are always fun—because who doesn’t like a virtual party on a work day? 1. I completely forgot to mention…
Finding Confidence & Loving Your Body
Let’s talk about confidence. After pondering body image in the last few months and reading this insightful post from Sam at Better with Sprinkles, I started thinking a bit more deeply about my own body image and recent surge in confidence. I use the word “surge” with trepidation—because I frequently have days where I feel…
How to Avoid the Holiday Blues
Thankfully I don’t count myself among those who loathe the holidays, but you need only watch TV, read a magazine, or talk to friends and family to know that Christmas and Hanukkah equal one thing to some: fear. Fear of consuming too many cookies, cakes, and candies. Fear of over-imbibing the hot cider, boozy coffees,…
Lap’s Grocery & Grill Review
This past Saturday we finally visited the newest fixture along the Mobile Bay causeway: Lap’s Grocery and Grill. Lap’s has been open for several months now, but this is the first time we were able to sample their food. The last time we attempted to have dinner there, it was a busy Friday night, with…
Tuesday Thoughts {12.03.13}
1. Although it’s always a bummer returning to work following a holiday, yesterday wasn’t so awful. Perhaps it was because of the mantra I kept repeating to myself: I will not stress over things outside of my control. As a self-acknowledged control freak and worrier, I could benefit from advice daily! 2. Perhaps part of…
50 Little Things That Make Life Wonderful
1. Receiving a compliment on what you feel is an “ugly day” 2. Puppy kisses (and even the puppy breath that goes with them) 3. Lying in bed, listening to the rain 4. Effortless conversation, be it with a loved one or practical-stranger 5. The first spoonful of peanut (or almond, cashew, sunflower seed!) butter…
Holy Cow, It’s December! + Thanksgiving Wrap-Up
I absolutely cannot believe it’s December 1st already! It certainly doesn’t feel like it outside (although last week it was below freezing). I hope everybody in the (U.S.) blog world had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ours was pretty fabulous. Wednesday night my in-laws arrived. We ate some leftover red beans and rice, relaxed, and did some…
Tuesday Thoughts {11.26.13}
1. It’s a short week! I refuse to let work stress me out these 3 work days (even if I did have a few “moments” Monday morning). I’m keeping my eyes on the prize (prize = turkey in my belly). 2. It looks like Christmas exploded on our lawn and in our house. As promised,…
What I’m Reading (& Eating) Wednesday #2
Back in August, I was slacking on my What I Ate Wednesday posts, so I decided to put a creative spin on WIAW, or WIRW, I suppose: What I’m Reading Wednesday. Before I get into the food for today, I thought I’d share some more foodie, food policy, and recipe links that I’ve found interesting….
Tuesday Thoughts {11.19.13}
1. This Tuesday Thoughts is more of a weekend wrap-up since I’m too lazy to blog on the weekend and—secret’s out!—I almost always type these on Monday so I can publish first thing Tuesday morning. 2. At least we were productive (Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday!) by doing a little TLC around the house. I…
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