So it happened, I accidentally cheated on my diet this weekend and so did James :O Turns out it's a lot harder to go out to eat and not order something with bread.
No Bread Diet: Week 1
Hi guys! James and I are almost to the end of week one and so far so good! For those of you who may be asking what diet we are following, I'm gonna be straight, we aren't following anything specific. This is the first diet challenge-thing James and I have ever attempted so I figured it would be good to try something that would set us up for success instead of failure. The idea of cutting out bread seemed like a good way to start because we eat it often and it truly does not benefit one's health and tbh it's been fairly easy so far. Because of this we decided to take it up a notch and kind of go for more of a keto friendly diet. We are trying to cut out more carbs, fruits, and stick with healthy fats and greens. Yum.
Acceptance
Sometimes it can be difficult to admit that you need help. Or if you're me, it's more like all the time...but you know what, it's good to suck up that pride and accept a handout when it's being offered. Examples: furniture, help around the house, small and big things alike. Moving to New York has made me realize it's ok to ask for help and that I don't have to do everything by myself.
The 6 Mistakes Spouses Make
Hypothesis: we all make mistakes and are human, but we don't have to keep repeating unhealthy patterns.
So you want to go on a road trip: advice and opinions from people who somehow did it
So in 2018, James and I made this decision to go on our first solo vacation (scandalous, I know). It was also right after I graduated college so it was a good celebration trip! My mom lives in Key Largo so it seemed like a good idea to drive from NY to Key Largo and then on to Key West over the course of 9 days. We (mainly I) planned the trip, and I booked 2 Airbnb's and 2 hotels before leaving so that we would have some sort of path and time frame to stick to while on the road.. With Spring Break coming up for some of you, I figured it might be fun to list out this itinerary in case you want to give it a try!
Wedding Traditions: Do or Don’t?
When I got engaged I thought my wedding would be one of the least traditional weddings out there. I had all these plans for what I thought would be a cool take on the ceremony and reception and was so excited to share them with James! That is, until James turned out to be the most traditional groom. Which I'm sure you can imagine was kind of a shock although I'm not sure why. His family is very traditional Christian and so it makes sense that he would want to copy that because that's what he is comfortable with. Below you will find wedding traditions that we did and didn't do. This doesn't mean that I felt like it was better to do or not do specific traditions, there are just what we ended up compromising on to create a day that felt special and unique to both of us!
Be Mine Valentine
Tis the season of love, Happy almost Valentine's day! Today I'm going to get into how my husband and I feel about this lucrative holiday and discuss some ways that you and yours can celebrate no matter your budget or schedule!
The Ritual
I don't know about you but my life is not super spontaneous. I love it when we get to go on a trip or out to dinner but more often than not things at home have settled into a nice little routine. Routines are not a bad thing though, they help fight anxiety and give me a sense of balance and control in my life. Below are some routines and rituals that I have for my everyday life.
Conference Confessions
Last week, I got the opportunity to go to a conference for work! The title: Administrative Assistant Conference in Binghamton, New York. Ok, it maybe doesn't have the flashiest name or location but there were definitely some interesting things to learn. And because it was my first ever conference, it was pretty exciting not knowing what to expect!
7 Date Night Movies You Can Watch on a Weeknight
Tough day at work? Want to be spontaneous? Check out these 7 movies that are sure to liven up your weeknight evening!
A Field Guide to Marrying Young 