NACHO average chips #questsquad
Let’s taco bout chips. Yummy, crispy, crunchy delicious tortilla chips. The star of the table at every mexican restaurant or house party. The easiest snack to grab, with endless dipping possibilities. Also salt-laden, fried, high glycemic, can’t-have-just-one tortilla chips. Anyone else feel the struggle? I try to limit eating legitContinue Reading
calling the kettle…WHITE
the Smeg Electric Kettle & other tea essentials If you’ve read my post Sweet 16 < Spicy 26, you’ve learned that I drink oolong tea every. single. day. And you’ve also learned I’m very impatient! I sip a 30 ounce Yeti full of this black tea while I drive toContinue Reading
let’s get PAPER BAG WAISTed
Have y’all noticed the paper bag waist trend popping up just about every store? Jeans, trousers, mini skirts, midi skirts, cut off shorts, theres a paper bag waist for just about every bottom piece you can think of. They’re great for small waisted women, like myself, that size up forContinue Reading
the SOUTHERN SEVEN: amazon prime’s top graphic tees for country concerts
Hey y’all! Natalie here, an Amazon Prime addict, bout to share my top seven favorite country graphic tees with you! YEE HAW! a cute graphic tee, paired with denim shorts or skirt, with your best boots. DONE! the easiest, and most affordable pieces to have in your closet when summer’sContinue Reading
TREAT YOSELF (Self Care) Checklist
One of my nursing professors in college drilled into us how important self-care is. Especially in a profession where compassion and empathy are at the forefront, and the risk for burnout is so high, self-care is make or break life practice. I developed a quick daily self-care checklist a fewContinue Reading
SWEET 16 < SPICY 26
Crazy to think that TEN years ago was my sweet sixteen. At that point in life, I was a junior in high school, obsessed with my cheer team, and chomping at the bit to get my drivers license. I had a boyfriend I thought I was in love with, IContinue Reading
Overall, a denim MUST
Throw out the idea of overalls being just for back-country farmers. At least that used to be my understanding (anyone else??) I’ve recently become just shy of obsessed with this denim overalls trend; and I’m so excited to share with you! One of my favorite bloggers, Kathleen Post, shared aboutContinue Reading
#AldiFind: Soybean Spaghetti
YOU GUYS! I am over the moon excited about this alternative pasta! Low Carb, High Protein, clean ingredients (literally one ingredient) AND affordable pricing. Seriously what more could you ask for? I give you #AldiFind…Soybean Spaghetti! Each box costs less than $5 and makes four 2 ounce servings. This isContinue Reading
Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Artichokes
Anyone else freaked out by the idea of an InstantPot? Like you can cook a whole chicken in 10 minutes, just with the click of a button? Also concerned a bomb of steam and food particles might explode in your kitchen each time you use it? CUZ SAME. I haveContinue Reading
Recipe: Chicken Caprese Salad
16oz boneless skinless chicken breast, roasted & cubed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 8oz fresh ciliegine mozzarella 2 handfuls fresh arugula 4tbs EVOO 4 tbs Balsamic Vinegar Top with garlic, salt & pepper Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl, serves 2-4. Pair withContinue Reading