Mississippi Meatballs in the InstantPot
Apr 3, 2024 | In the kitchen | 1 Comment
Many years ago, back when we lived in Charlotte, a friend invited us over for dinner. I’m not necessarily a picky eater, but I am a particular eater. Which is basically code for: I like to have...
We eliminated screens for our toddler; here’s what happened
Apr 2, 2024 | Mom stuff | 1 Comment
We're a TV family. Even when it was just me and my husband, the TV was pretty much always on, whether someone was watching it or not. So when Jdubs came into the picture, we didn't really ever...
What I loved in the month of March | Recommendations, OPI Funny Bunny Gel Dupe & binge-worthy content
Apr 1, 2024 | beauty, Joyful by Design | 1 Comment
Hi friend! If you’ve been around for a while then you’ll know that I used to blog full time back in the day. Then I started a company with my blogging bestie, life went completely sideways and over...
3 simple things I did to lose 10 lbs
Mar 13, 2024 | Joyful by Design | 0 Comments
*This post contains affiliate links Somewhere between postpartum and some depressive eating, I found myself in a situation I'd never been in before. It's annoying, I know, but I'd always been one of...
Who TF Did I Marry? Summary, Key takeaways & “If you liked” podcast & book recommendations
Mar 4, 2024 | Wine Down | 0 Comments
I'm not going to lie, when I finished the series I was so sad I didn't have anything else to fill the space. I was gripped. I came into it late -- like most things, I heard about it as it was...
Losing a parent | The reality of what life looks like in the aftermath
Feb 28, 2024 | Real Life | 0 Comments
*This post contains affiliate links My dad died 8 years ago. He was sick, but it was also unexpected. He had recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. And at his diagnosis, his doctor...

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