Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

  Every family has traditions around food.  One of Brian’s family is Strawberry Pretzel Dessert.  They have it at every family get together.  In my...

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I’m Now a Soccer Mom!

I’m Now a Soccer Mom!

Are you excited, Brian asked?! Um, not really.  How do you get excited about a minivan purchase?  Isn’t that the epitome of the stage of life we as...

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Favorite Summer Salads

Favorite Summer Salads

It’s finally here. The pillowy clouds are moving at a glacial pace across the serene, baby blue sky. The wind, only strong enough to rattle the lea...

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Why Senegence?

Why Senegence?

Since May 1st, you have probably seen makeup posts within Royal + Reese VIP and wondered, “Wait what? When did they start selling makeup?” I was cu...

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A Love For Disney

A Love For Disney

Let's stop thinking about all the chaos in the world at this moment. Let's take these next few minutes and dream with Leah about Disney....  If you...

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Lavender Syrup for Anxiety

Lavender Syrup for Anxiety

Feelin anxious? Same. Let me bless you with this amazing lavender syrup. I love to use this in hot coffee, hot tea, or iced coffee. I find it to be...

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Graduation Blog

Graduation Blog

On March 20th my college experience came to an end. Three months too early. March 20th was the day all students at Illinois State University receiv...

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Pendulum Swing

Pendulum Swing

On Sunday morning, I hid in my laundry room while Linda C., my Instacart shopper unloaded my groceries from her car to my front door. I stood in sh...

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Spring Break On A Budget

Spring Break On A Budget

Spring Break. What does that mean to you? When I was growing up we didn't really travel much on Spring Break. I lived in a small town so I feel...

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