omg, if i have to hear about dave ramsey’s baby steps one more time, i’m quitting the internet. i’ll spare you the gory details, but this accountant’s daughter has never been a budgeting babe. i sailed through my early years blissfully unaware of what kind of cash it takes to enter the real world. don’t… Continue reading the money diaries: the state of the millenial budget
ah, valentine’s day. a holiday filled with desperation, regret, tragedy, and occasionally over-priced flowers. i’ve never been a fan of february 14; even as a grown up in a real-life committed and in-love relationship, i think it’s pretty dumb. i would actually consider myself a romantic, but valentine’s day is just a bridge too far.… Continue reading valentine’s day gifts for bae
i was sleuthing through hashtags the other day and stumbled upon #selfcaresunday. this was just days after my life coach asked me what a week would look like where i only made decisions that showed love and acceptance for myself. if that’s not a sign from the universe, i’m honestly not sure what what is.… Continue reading #selfcaresunday: facial cleansers
last night i had a dream about hawaii. i’m not sure if it was the false alarm the islands experienced yesterday, or just the winter getting me down, but my dream of lava and crystal clear beaches put me in the aloha spirit. the fisherman and i were both hawaii virgins before our trip. my… Continue reading tips, tricks, and favorite things to do in hawaii {oahu}
i have nine neices and nephews–two on my side, seven on matt’s. i am the youngest of my siblings by a long way, and i honestly didn’t babysit that much as a teen. my experience with tiny humans was limited before my first niece was born. i always thought kids were so sticky, you know?… Continue reading top 5 things about being an auntie
so, i know i never talk about this, but i used to live in san francisco. {subtle shout-out to one laura thomas} right after i graduated from college, i moved to the most beautiful city in the world and remained a resident of the city by bay for nearly three years. it was the best… Continue reading sf: a love story
i love this time in our lives. things change second by second and every day seems to bring a new adventure and challenge. i haven’t posted about it, but matt officially graduated from devpoint labs at the end of july {i know, it’s been a while. but there’s a good reason!}. i went to visit… Continue reading new jobs, new apartment!
i swear we do more than just loiter in restaurants. i mean, i guess? no, we do. well, i went to california two weeks ago, and so much happened while i was there and since i’ve been back in salt lake. once we get settled into what’s been happening, i’ll post about it! but for now,… Continue reading restaurant review: hub & spoke diner
all hail the proper restaurant family! matt and i love burgers. i’d say like, 60% of the time he asks me what i want for dinner, it’s a burger. it’s a little odd because red meat is actually not one of my favorites, but there’s something about an old fashioned burger that just…sounds amazing! this… Continue reading restaurant review: proper burger
i’ll give you $5 if you can name that song and artist. the 4th of july 2006 was one of my most memorable holidays, ever. ’twas ten years ago exactly that i was spending my first summer in rexburg idaho. i was attending 1 of 2 years at byu idaho and it was actually a… Continue reading she was born on the 4th of july {freedom ring}
the fisherman's wife 