Spring Cleaning / Clean Eating Challenge

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, which can only mean one thing. Spring has sprung! With the turn of the season, comes a little something called “Spring Fever.” This non-medical condition describes the distraction, restlessness, and excitement that we feel at the start of spring. Can you relate? That’s why […]

Europe Part 1: Amsterdam

Mo and I were had made plans to take a trip to Sydney and New Zealand this past January. Those plans were abruptly cancelled due to my injury just 8 days before we were supposed to leave. We were fortunately able to postpone the trip to next January without too much trouble, but to say […]

This Week’s Menu

Today is a day of mixed emotions. After having Mo home the past two and a half weeks, it’s definitely a bummer that he had to go back to work today. On the other hand… BACHELOR PREMIER TONIGHT! Who else is excited??! With Mo back at work, I had some extra free time this morning […]

Friday Favorites

Ringing in the New Year with five favorite memories from 2015! 1. Living downtown Sydney. No amount of words or pictures can describe this beautiful city, and we are so thankful that we had this unforgettable opportunity. I’ll admit… at first I struggled. Living downtown was outside of my comfort zone, but once we started exploring, […]

Chicken Quinoa Salad

Ten minute dinner. That got your attention. This salad is not only muuuuuuch healthier than the drive through at McDonald’s, but it’s most likely even faster. The first time I ate this salad, I also paid $25 AUD at a restaurant for it. (Crazy, I know!) Fortunately, I got my money’s worth by taking their idea […]

Create in me a Clean Heart

If you aren’t too familiar with Lent, that is ok! The six weeks leading up to Easter Sunday is a season on the church calendar known as Lent and based on the story of Jesus fasting in the dessert for 40 days and nights (read the story here). Lent is a time for believers to focus on the sacrifice and salvation of […]