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The Benefits of Singlehood

In the spirit of expanding my blog to include dating (more here) I want to share the benefits of singlehood. These are just a few of the advantages I’ve noticed over the years by being alone. Let me take a step back and say that I didn’t always realize being single had benefits. It hasContinue reading “The Benefits of Singlehood”

How My Dating Life is Going in 2021

Being single for… well let’s just leave it at a while. I thought it would be fun to add a dating section to my blog so I could share some of my experiences, advice and thoughts on the topic. I have a ton of ideas to share about dating like the benefits of singlehood, howContinue reading “How My Dating Life is Going in 2021”

2021 Intentions in Quotes

My 2021 intentions are to keep inspiring quotes I love top of mind this year to help me steer myself towards positivity and happiness. “If the first thing we do in the morning is look at our phone we are allowing someone else to dictate how we start our day” This quote really resonates withContinue reading “2021 Intentions in Quotes”

Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

Here’s a little dinner inspiration if you are at a loss for what to make. On the menu for tonight’s dinner was oven roasted chicken thighs, served with a side of brown rice and asparagus. It’s a relatively quick dinner about 30-35 minutes to give the chicken enough time to cook. Once those are inContinue reading “Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs”

Holiday Cocktails

What’s a party without a festive cocktail? Or in this case two! A few weeks back I held a cookie swap for some friends and created these two cocktails for everyone to enjoy! Pictured above is my version of a Bailey’s martini. I coated the rim of my glass in honey, do so sparingly orContinue reading “Holiday Cocktails”

Cookie Swap

Here’s the dish on my cookie swap this year with my friends! Pictured above are everyone’s creations, a total of 7 types of cookies. I reached out to my friends a few weeks ahead of the swap to see if they would be interested in baking. Once everyone was game we shared our cookie choiceContinue reading “Cookie Swap”

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

More to come on my cookie swap soon but here is the recipe for the cookies I made last week. A few years ago one of my friends made a chocolate peppermint cookie which was delicious and my inspiration for this creation. Originally I wanted to use the candy cane flavored Hershey kisses but myContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies”

Christmas Cookie Season

Christmas Cookie Season, only the most wonderful time of year! You’ve got your classic sugar cookies, chocolate chip, gingerbread, thumbprints & so many more. There is no going wrong! In the spirit of Christmas cookie season I thought I’d take a moment and share my love for cookies, cookie swaps and my cookie recipe fromContinue reading “Christmas Cookie Season”

Halloween Mindful Walks

Walking through a neighborhood in my opinion is the best way to get to learn a new place. I get to see things in much better detail than I ever would driving around. Plus getting out for a walk is a great way to get my body moving and gives me time to reflect onContinue reading “Halloween Mindful Walks”

My 8 Pro’s to Quarantine

New Hobbies If you haven’t picked up a new hobby in quarantine what are you waiting for? I started golfing with my family this summer and I really enjoy it! In the beginning we were going to the driving range a few times a week after work. I find it really rewarding because the moreContinue reading “My 8 Pro’s to Quarantine”