A check-in on our progress as we strive to lower our carbon footprint and make use of the Hefty EnergyBag™ program here in Omaha. I swear the older I get the more I blink and time flies. I feel like I was just telling you guys about the new Hefty ® EnergyBag™ orange bags Josh and… [Read More]
One thing to start doing today to lower your carbon footprint
Lower your carbon footprint in time for Earth Day by making this one seriously simple change to your everyday routine. The older I get, the more I realize how blessed we all are. Blessed to live in the time period that we do, with technology, information, and truly the world at our fingertips. We have… [Read More]
5 Stylist Secrets for Faster Hair Growth
We all want mermaid hair for the summer. Hair that is long and strong and will look gorgeous for all those beach selfies. (Ariel is a #hairgoals OG.) If you’ve been struggling to grow your hair out, try these 5 tips from one of the country’s top stylists to make your hair grow longer–fast! If… [Read More]
Friday Favorites
Punkin is always a favorite. 😉 Friday Favorites The best Christmas scent. Hands down. No question. I have it in a lotion, a soap, and now a candle. I’m pretty sure this qualifies as an obsession. Josh and I are always trying to learn more about Omaha and find ways to immerse ourselves in the… [Read More]
Cherished Pieces from Borsheims
As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to become more meaningful and intentional with my purchases. Not just so that I buy better quality, but so that what I buy means something to me. It’s very easy to acquire a lot of stuff. It’s not so easy to cultivate belongings that evoke emotions and memories. That… [Read More]
Weekend Snapshots
Weekend Snapshots Pants | Boots | Bag | Sunnies Happy Monday guys! This weekend was such a fun one I wanted to bring a blog series back from the archives to share it all with you. While I won’t be doing weekend snapshots every Monday, I feel like stopping this series completely took away a… [Read More]
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
Since moving to Omaha, Josh and I have discovered a love for the Midwest delicacy known as cheese curds. Never heard of a curd before? These bites of “squeaky cheese” are made from white and yellow cheddar and taste like little balls of heaven. They’re served plain or fried and with a wide variety of… [Read More]
A Q&A on local, seasonal summer foods with Chef Nick Strawhecker
A few weeks ago Josh and I were invited to a four-course summer vegetarian dinner and wine pairing at Dante. You guys know I love Dante. Their food is some of the best in Omaha. I was really excited for a date night there with Josh featuring two of our favorite things: delicious veggie food… [Read More]
Everything you need to know about balayage
Today I’m sharing everything you need to know about balayage, including what is balayage, where to find a salon that does it (including the salon I went to in Omaha, Nebraska), how much it costs, and why you need to try it on your hair! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed… [Read More]
Diamonds with a Conscience: The Kalahari Dream
I love a good sparkle. Who doesn’t? Especially when it looks like this. My engagement ring was the first really nice piece of jewelry I ever owned. I cherish it and can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to wear it on my finger for the last five years. To me, it symbolizes the love I… [Read More]
Cruising into Spring
With the weather getting nice again (Omaha has had some serious ups and downs this winter!) I’ve been itching to spend time outside. Growing up I spent a lot of summers at the seashore where cruiser bikes were considered a major form of transportation. While I’m a long way from the shore now, I thought… [Read More]