Bloggers often write about how they "dont do it all." They explain that even though their house looks all glossy and their life always looks fun and pinterest-y on their blog, they really hav...
Ive reached the point in my 30 for 30 challenge where Im starting to think "wow, these clothes again, huh?" Actually, I had a burst of creativity again today but those pictures arent edited y...
The ol bliggity blog has grown a ton over these past few months, so I thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway in honor of reaching 500 followers. I want to bless my readers and blogging frien...
Happy Memorial Day friends! While I wrap up this holiday weekend reading Real Simple by the pool in my backyard {true story}, Id love for you to take the time to meet the two lovely ladies below. Che...
So if you are a blogger and youve spent any time on social media this week, you may have noticed the hashtags #souldetox and #shereadstruth circulating. Basically, two lovely bloggers decided to go t...
As I mentioned last week, I headed over to San Diego this weekend to spend time with two of my favorite friends. My old roommate, Bekah, relocated to SD for grad school last summer and my best friend...
Its hard to believe that 30 for 30 is almost over. I didnt add many new things to the mix this week and I am only at 21 items so far. If you want to read about the shopping fast that prompted this li...
I first discovered I liked coffee in 8th grade. {Actually, I learned I liked ESPRESSO in 8th grade; I still only tolerate drip coffee with lots of flavored creamer.} I went to the drugstore with my m...
The first little bits of summer, according to my iPhone... We went to our first Diamondbacks game last week. It was so fun. Great stadium, great fans. I think I found my new favorite National League ...
Not much to say this Friday. I am off to San Diego today to visit two of my best friends for the weekend. I am so excited for quality girl time with two ladies I can share my soul with… Until then, I...
Okay, friends. Its time for another keyword analysis. Do you ever notice people searching the craziest terms and winding up at your blog? Well, I do. Do I have a weird blog? Maybe a little, but not T...
If you missed it last week, I announced that I am on a little shopping fast this month... and perhaps all summer... to break myself of the cycle of consuming... of wasting my time hunting for deals o...
Im enjoying these lovely May days. Every day has the feeling of potential... like summer is just unfolding and there is so much rest and adventure and celebration ahead these next few months that I c...
Sometimes I think about how much I struggle to live in grace in my everyday life. I idolize my own time; I hate to be interrupted. I all too often display irritation or impatience when faced with dif...
As I wrote about on Tuesday, I want this summer to be a time of restful productivity. Summer is my most restful season of the year, as I go on a semi-break from school and work. It’s also my favorite...
So, I’m on a fast. A fast from shopping for clothes. Because I love shopping. A little too much. It’s a love that must be kept in check so it doesn’t become an idol and a life-sucker. Because shoppin...
Well, summer is here. And I love it. For those of you who know anything about teaching... its a draining job sometimes. Not only do you always take work home with you {especially if you are an Englis...
Well, I’m happy to announce that I am on officially on summer break! As of Friday afternoon, all my papers were submitted and all my grades were entered and my break began! If you know me at all, you...
Okay, guys... meet my newest blog friend turned face-to-face friend! Now that Krislyn has moved back to Arizona we got to meet for coffee last weekend, and let me tell you, she is even sweeter in rea...
Okay, friends. I am so excited to introduce my friend, Ashley, to you because this lady pretty much changed my world/life/future/career. Ashley married one of my guy friends from high school and Ive ...
Meet Jordan - my blog friend turned face-to-face friend when we discovered that we are neighbors! I love Jordans heart and the way she writes. Read about her summer plans (they are very similar to mi...
Today, I have asked sweet Caroline (ha!) to share with us. She lives in Fort Worth, so basically I am the most jealous person ever and want to fly to Texas right now and add her to my already amazing...
Wanna know what Im doing? Writing papers... not blog posts. I would like to be writing blog posts, but thats not how my life works at the end of the semester. While Im writing (and then grading) and ...
I have been feeling blessed by my family lately. I’m not a live down the block, family dinner every weekend, call my mom every day type of person. I’ve always been way too independent for that type o...
I am officially declaring this week Instagram week here on the blog. No, its not an official series. Theres no button. Theres no linky party or anything... but almost every post this week has revolve...
Apparently, it’s cardigan season. For those of you who live in colder climates than I do {AKA anywhere else in the United States} I think this is the season where you joyfully throw aside your winter...
I have an iPhone. Her name is Phoebe. I love her with all my heart. You can read about my obsession here and if you really want to laugh you should probably read this. Anyway... Everyday with Phoebe ...
Every semester I tell myself that I will go into hiding the last month of the term. No parties. No social outings. No visitors. So I can get all my presentations prepped, papers written, and students...
For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you might recall that I have been in extreme pain this week. Micah and I went to a fitness class called "boot camp" at our gym on Sunday night and b...
As promised, here is the recipe for the Banana Nutella Cake I made for Micah’s birthday last month… It was delicious by the way…. one of my favorite cakes I’ve ever made. What you need: 1 box yellow ...
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