An item on every self-help list and one I struggle with on a regular basis says “Don’t compare yourself to other people.” It’s very difficult for most of us to do – we feel we should be at a certain point in life based off of our peers or those we aspire to be like. I thought about where these feelings come from and how they are fostered in us. Consumerism and the media are likely culprits and most frequently blamed. But for me there was another element that is less discussed in relation to comparison and that is competitiveness and competition. Continue reading
Fresh Juice Friday: Citrus Salad
I have a few staple juice recipes that I make all the time (like this delicious Morning Green Glory juice), but sometimes I find myself needing a change.
The best thing about having a great base for green juice is that I can mix it up very easily. This juice is my own variation on the Morning Green Glory juice that I have most days – and it’s just as yummy, nutritious and refreshing. Continue reading
Fresh Juice Friday: Winter Refresher
I came across a recipe on Reboot with Joe that featured fennel. Now, I’ve been an advocate of fennel seeds instead of gum for awhile. They are a perfect solution for those of us who don’t like chewing like a cow for fresh breath. I’ve also had fennel in salads, but as a juice? I knew I had to try it out for myself! Continue reading
Our Engagement Photos
I’m excited to share our favorite photos from our engagement photo session with the very talented Beth McMillan. She did an amazing job as our photographer and we hope you like them as much as we do!
Location: Leita Thompson Memorial Park and Gardens, Roswell, GA
Fresh Juice Friday: Cranberry Crush
My friend recently told me she had juiced some cranberries and really enjoyed the tart taste. I was immediately curious as I’ve never even thought about juicing cranberries. I was looking for new juicing recipes on Reboot With Joe and found one that called for cranberries that sounded amazing. Of course, I had to adapt to fit my own taste and what I currently had on hand at home. 😉 Continue reading
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
We never ate Brussels Sprouts when I was growing up. I’m not sure why, we just never had them. As an adult, I began to find them in more and more dishes at restaurants and once I tried them I knew they would be a staple in my kitchen.
There are many ways to use Brussels Sprouts, both cooked and raw. I’ve had them cooked with other ingredients like nuts, fruits and vinaigrettes, and raw as a salad. One of my favorite ways to eat them is by far the simplest and easiest – roasted in the oven. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Continue reading
Christmastime Up North
Sean and I spent Christmas up north this year, visiting my family in Ohio and some of his family on his mom’s side in Pennsylvania. It’s great that we each have family near where our parents live so we can both see parts of our family at each holiday. So convenient! Here is a recap of our holiday week: Continue reading
Happy Holidays from Atlanta
We didn’t have a long holiday season this year – Thanksgiving was later in November, I was out of town the first weekend in December, and Sean traveled for work the week before Christmas.
Nonetheless, we made the most of our time together and tried to have as much holiday merriment as we could. We checked out the holiday lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, decorated our house, went to see Christmas at the Grove, watched several holiday movies and decorated a gingerbread house with friends. Not bad for only having one week and weekend together before traveling to see family for Christmas, huh? Continue reading