Backyard BBQ Meal Ideas

Backyard BBQ Meal Ideas

With Memorial Day fast approaching you’re probably either having a backyard bbq or going to one.  A bbq doesn’t have to be a reason to stress, it’s ok to enjoy yourself every now and then. There are so many options when grilling, from traditional burgers 

Protein Kodiak Cake Mug Cake

Protein Kodiak Cake Mug Cake

I’ve always loved pancakes and waffles, but I’ve always made them from scratch.  Every time I go home my mom makes homemade buttermilk waffles. I tried Kodiak cakes about year ago, and they were good, but as pancakes and waffles, they just aren’t as good 

5 Facts of the Week – May 13th

5 Facts of the Week – May 13th

Alright ladies and gents, here are your five facts for the week! This one had me laughing.  When I saw the highlight at the gym, I knew I had to Google it when I got to work.  This man allegedly stole a laptop and some 

My Travel Essentials

My Travel Essentials

Some of you know that I travel a lot for work. I also enjoy traveling for fun, when I can find the time. I’ve become a pretty awesome packer, if I do say so myself.  I’m not bragging, it’s true! There are certain items that 

Testing Natural Deodorant

Testing Natural Deodorant

I made the switch from antiperspirant to deodorant a little over a year ago, and since then I’ve been on the hunt for THE BEST deodorant.  What’s the difference? Did you even know that they aren’t the same thing? Antiperspirants are exactly what they say, the 

5 Facts of the Week – May 6th

5 Facts of the Week – May 6th

Happy weekend everyone! Some interesting things happened locally and all over the world this week. Read on to find out what you may have missed this week. Apparently 93% of Missourians support the legalization of medical marijuana. I honestly think this statistic is skewed, because 

Eating in Europe

Eating in Europe

I had some great meals while traveling.  The thing I learned is that Holland doesn’t really have its own cuisine, but it’s a mix of many. This is not a complete compilation of my meals, but an idea of what I devoured while traveling.  I 

Traveling Europe – Alone – Part 2

Traveling Europe – Alone – Part 2

Cologne, What a fun city! I decided to book an Airbnb instead of a hotel, just because it always seems easier and more comfortable to me.  The Airbnb I stayed in was also a lot cheaper.  If you’ve never booked through Airbnb before you have the 

Traveling Europe – Alone

Traveling Europe – Alone

“Comfort is the enemy of progress.” -P.T. Barnum As most of you know, my goal for 2018 was to get out of my comfort zone.  I also started this blog as a way to document new adventures and really because it’s not something I ever 

5 Facts of the week- April 29th

5 Facts of the week- April 29th

What’s happening this week? I had a busy week, but was able to find some interesting things happening in the world. Check them out below! When I travel the thing I most complain about are the hotel pillows and bed. Most pillows are either too