Hope for A Weary Soul

First things first, I wrote the majority of this post a couple months ago, but I never published it. I was inspired by a friend today and decided to finish it and publish it. It seems like someone else may need to hear it. Anyway, I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve felt bogged …

Shop Like Your Health Depends on It

Yep, I just went there. I know there’s a lot of people who don’t believe that what you choose to put into your body actually affects your health. But, I also know that there’s many people who are starting to question the quality of food and if the food we eat contributes to disease, sluggishness, …

small business saturday in northern michigan

Happy Thanksgiving Week, my friends!  It’s that time of year again…the time when everyone is super happy and full of cheer, which also means it’s the time when most start shopping for friends and family for Christmas gifts.  For me, when it comes to Christmas shopping (or any shopping, for that matter), I like to …

summer yummies in detroit

Happy Friday, loves!  I’m so excited for this Labor Day Weekend!  I just love this time of year with kids going back to school and fall approaching, and really just getting into the swing of things again.  But with that, it means that this weekend is kind of like a last “hurrah” to summer.  And …

three ways to simplify your life

Does anyone else have those friends on Instagram or Pinterest that they admire, who live such a simplistic, almost minimalistic lifestyle?  Or is that just me?  I look at their pages and think to myself, “Have they always been like this, or was this learned over time?”  While I’m still not sure the answer to …

fave clutch for summer

Happy Friday, my friends!  I can’t believe we’re already over half way through July!  Before summer is over, I wanted to share my favorite summer clutch with y’all.  Not only is it perfect for summer, but this color transitions into fall as well. I absolutely love everything about this clutch–from the craftsmanship, to the color, …

Almond Butter Protein Brownies (GF)

If y’all are anything like me, you sometimes just get that craving for a good, gooey, chocolate-y brownie!  Well, that was me the other night.  However, I wanted to create something that was a bit healthier than the traditional American favorite.  So, I picked up some almond butter and honey at my local Kroger and …

3 fun ways to shape up this summer

Yay!  It’s finally here!  That time of year in Michigan that all of us Michiganders dream of…summer.  It’s my favorite time of year for many reasons, one of which being all the fun things we can do outside for some fitness fun.  If you’re looking to shake things up in your routine, check out my …

my new favorite summer watch

Hey loves!  Happy Weekend!  I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely LOVING that spring is finally here, and I can feel summer close behind!  And you know what that means…time to revamp your accessories for the new season.  One of my all-time favorites is a classy watch; you just can’t go wrong. I’ve …

3 ways to learn to love yourself

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love.”  -1 Corinthians 13:13 So many people focus on love this time of year, which makes sense with Valentine’s Day.  However, “love” can be a tough subject for many.  So, I’m going to focus on “love” in a different sense.  …