To say my life took a much different path than I had anticipated is quite possibly the biggest understatement- ever. While there are many things that have happened thus far in my life that I never saw coming, falling in love with a divorced dad has to be the most unexpected of them all. You […]
Relationship Advice: 9 Hard Truths I Wish I’d Known Before Dating a Divorced Dad
To say my life took a much different path than I had anticipated is quite possibly the biggest understatement- ever. While there are many things that have happened thus far in my life that I never saw coming, falling in love with a divorced dad has to be the most unexpected of them all. You […]
Instant Bikini-Body: 7 Secrets to Becoming Your Best Self by Summer
(Post may contain affiliate links, please read my privacy policy for full disclosure) I don’t know if there is anything that I dread more than the stress + hassle that comes from swim suit shopping every spring. I mean, there is truly nothing worse than standing nearly naked in all of those dressing rooms with […]
Losing Weight + Getting Fit: Are Supplements Necessary?
Are dietary supplements really necessary? – it’s a commonly asked question floating around the fitness industry. I mean… sure, supplements make sense for those ‘serious’ athletes, the ones whose careers rely on them being able to perform at optimal levels. And certainly, supplements are worth the investment for those professional bodybuilders lurking around the weight […]
Instant Bikini-Body: 7 Secrets to Becoming Your Best Self by Summer
(Post may contain affiliate links, please read my privacy policy for full disclosure) I don’t know if there is anything that I dread more than the stress + hassle that comes from swim suit shopping every spring. I mean, there is truly nothing worse than standing nearly naked in all of those dressing rooms with […]
The Secret to Happiness: Stop Wasting Your Days!
No matter what the calendar may say, it’s still winter here in this little ole West Michigan town. Honestly, I am so over it and couldn’t be more ready to be done with winter. I need some warmer weather, and I need it now! I recently spent some time with our farm’s veterinarian during one […]
The Secret to Happiness: Stop Wasting Your Days!
No matter what the calendar may say, it’s still winter here in this little ole West Michigan town. Honestly, I am so over it and couldn’t be more ready to be done with winter. I need some warmer weather, and I need it now! I recently spent some time with our farm’s veterinarian during one […]
Functional Fitness: Should I Workout If I Have a Physical Job?
As a farmer, you service and maintain your equipment. You tend to your animals. But when’s the last time you cared for your own body? I mean, really… does having a physically demanding job excuse you from exercise? Is it enough that you spend most of your day on your feet- hauling hay bales, lifting […]
Sweet & Savory Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken!
Nothing makes me more excited than a good crockpot dump recipe! Life is just plain easier when you can add a handful of ingredients to your slow-cooker, set it, and leave the house knowing dinner will be ready once you return! And that smell when you do finally leave the office and come home- well that’s […]
Simple Protein Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
I’ll admit it- breakfast is one of my biggest guilty pleasures! I’m a sucker for anything and everything related to that first meal of the day! – from the warm coffee mixed with sweet cream to the stacks upon stacks of bagels, pastries, & breads- all topped high in either rich, decadent maple syrup […]
