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September 17, 2023

The Goodest Boy – The End of Life Story of Obadiah

Grief. Unimaginable, painful, swooping waves of grief. I’ve experienced a similar journey before with my dad’s passing in 2017 but this, this is different. This is me missing a limb. It’s been less than 24 hours since my sweet, wonderful, light of my life dog named Obadiah passed away. And I’m writing to help process […]

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August 25, 2023

Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, Texas

This is the epitome of R&R and you can find it in San Antonio, Texas! I recently spent the weekend in San Antonio and stayed at Mokara Hotel & Spa for a luxurious solo vacay and it was an absolute dream! I shared the room details in an Instagram reel and the highlights included high […]

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August 13, 2023

Hyatt Centric in Downtown Austin

If you’re looking for a new high rise to stay at in downtown Austin, Hyatt Centric should be at the top of your list! I was recently hosted here and had the most delightful stay. Even though it’s in the heart of downtown, my floor on the 23rd floor was incredibly quiet and peaceful! I […]

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Create Meals in 30 Minutes or less with my new Recipe E-Book! More info about the e-book: Home cook beginners, aficionados and those in between: I’ve carefully and meticulously made this recipe book for you to make your cooking efforts successful! It includes 31 pages of original recipes, detailed grocery lists, a meal prep schedule, and loads of […]

June 24, 2023

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June 11, 2023

I WROTE A RECIPE E-BOOK!

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I am soooo excited to finally share this news! I have been working on this meal prep e-book for you for the past several months and it’s finally ready to be published. I’ve filled this 31 page e-book with everything you need to successfully meal prep. It has my original recipes, detailed grocery lists, a […]

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April 26, 2023

Recipe #54: Chimichurri Chicken, Rice & Veggies

I’m so excited to share this new delicious chimichurri chicken recipe!! Ok, so I’ll be honest this is a major *cheat* in terms of it being an original recipe because… the chimichurri rice is from the frozen section at Trader Joe’s haha This is my first time having it and… oh my goodness. It is […]

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April 13, 2023

NEW South Austin Cocktail Bar!

The newest & hottest bar in south Austin is Lulu’s🍹 This airy, bright and beautiful bar is an absolute gem – everything from the atmosphere to the cocktail menu is dare I say, perfection. Lulu’s is a gorgeous space, and the drinks are all you could want in a cocktail. PLUS they have a fantastic […]

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These spicy sausage quesadillas are super simple to make and the blend of spice from the sausage with the mellow Monterrey cheese and freshly made pico is a perfect match! The fresh pico adds lightness to this dish – pile it on as high as your heart desires. You can of course sub the cheese […]

March 8, 2023

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January 23, 2023

Greek + Mexican Food Truck in Austin, TX

Now this is a healthy and delicious food truck you have to add to your list!! ZIKI is a new school food truck serving up incredible food with a Greek + Mexican twist! they pride themselves on never using seed oils (like vegetable or canola) and source local ingredients like pasture raised eggs and veggies. […]

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January 19, 2023

Three Tips for Successful Meal Prepping

Here are 3 of the BEST meal prep tricks to make the most of your time and money! P.S. if you’re looking for help with having fresh made meals in your fridge, let’s chat! 1. Let’s say you’re doing meal prep for 3 recipes for the week. Choose recipes with 10 or less ingredients and […]

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January 8, 2023

BIG NEWS! My Amazon Storefront Is Now Live!

I’ve been blogging for 6+ years and I finally, finally, finally have my own Amazon storefront! What does this mean exactly? I’ve curated my Amazon page to share my best recommendations for things I use on a daily basis. Kitchen supplies, toys for Nadia, cleaning products, daily supplements, and more! Because we can all use […]

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