Summer is winding down, so I thought I’d reminisce and share memories from my summer family vacations. Every other summer, we would drive up to Minnesota and Canada. We'd stay in a rustic cabin on the lake to go fishing, explore nature, and relax in the great outdoors. I recently found an old diary detailing... Continue Reading →
August 22, 2020 was the one year anniversary of our engagement. Since we are less than a month away from the wedding, I thought I'd reminisce about the magical proposal that occurred this time last year! It began with a lovely stroll around World Showcase in Epcot on a Thursday evening after work. Mike gently... Continue Reading →
Since school is back in session, it’s time to go #BackToHogwarts! While most of us are *still* waiting on our Hogwarts letter to arrive, I thought I’d develop this little personality test to immerse you in the world of Harry Potter! Check out my Hogwarts Student Profile below, and then let me know your results!... Continue Reading →
Follow in Snow White’s footsteps this summer by baking her infamous gooseberry pie – the miniature version! These little mini pies are enough to feed all seven dwarfs – and then some! Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to baking we go! (Modified version of a recipe from Midwest Living.) Serves 12 Ingredients 2 boxes Pillsbury Refrigerated... Continue Reading →
Since I’m home all day due to the pandemic, I’ve begun to notice all the ways I can make my home a little neater and more organized. Instead of letting the little inconveniences continue to bother me, I am trying to look for solutions that either A) make my life easier or B) reflect more... Continue Reading →
I grew up in a family that drinks tea more than any other beverage, but it wasn’t until I moved to Florida that I discovered the charm of local tea rooms. Nothing quite hits the spot like a pot of warm tea, dainty finger sandwiches, and a scrumptious dessert. So, I thought I’d share with... Continue Reading →
*Spoilers ahead for the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga* If you haven’t seen Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga yet on Netflix, I highly recommend it. At first, I admired the film for its quirky humor, catchy soundtrack, and uplifting message. By the fourth time around (yes, I’m obsessed), I took to... Continue Reading →
I’ve never been the best cook in the kitchen, so I’ve been trying new dinner recipes to practice my cooking skills. I always fall back on this baked ziti recipe, however. In fact, it was the very first dinner recipe I ever learned to cook, courtesy of my Grandma Roehrs! It’s my favorite entrée to... Continue Reading →
My fiancé Mike and I participated in a Virtual Cake Consultation with Richard at Sprinkles Custom Cakes to begin discussing our wedding cake! To prepare, Mike picked up a well-organized tasting plate from the bakery so we could sample different cakes and fillings. Richard was the pinnacle of excellent customer service and has over 25... Continue Reading →
