My Quarantine Morning Routine
My Quarantine Morning Routine

As I enter week 6 of quarantine and social distancing, I’ve created quite the morning routine that leaves me feeling equal parts refreshed and successful. This temporary “normal” we are experiencing has shifted all of our routines and something none of us could have predicted. It brings about a lot of emotions and I don’t know about you, but my emotions are like the craziest roller coaster you’ve ever been on each day. Creating some sense of routine to start my day has truly helped me ease into my days a little more cool, calm and collected.

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Another Trip Around the Sun
Another Trip Around the Sun

Here’s to another trip around the sun…31 to be exact! To be honest, with so many exciting life moments happening recently the idea of turning 31 has not crossed my mind until the past week. For once in my life, there is no fear or hesitation about turning another year older. Instead, I am flooded with feelings and of gratitude, joy, peace and thankfulness.

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Sharing Some Exciting News!
Sharing Some Exciting News!

I’ve never created such a clickbait blog post title before in my life but I just couldn’t help myself with this one! These past few months have been such an incredibly journey from so many different levels and angles. I have grown in more ways than I can count - personally, professional and mentally. I have learned more about myself and what is important to me in all aspects of life, and how I can shape a future that is near and dear to my heart. Most of all, I’ve discovered just how strong I truly am. Like, WHOA! And with that I’m going to drag the announcement out for a bit to build up even more suspense…sorry not sorry! So let’s get to it!

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3 Things I Do Every Morning
3 Things I Do Every Morning

There is something I just love about early mornings. It’s a new beginning, the air is fresh, and there’s something quaint about the calmness and stillness around before the hustle and bustle of the day gets going. I am definitely a creature of habit so having routines helps keep me on track and feeling calm, cool and collected. Don’t get me wrong, I love spontaneity, but something like my morning routine needs some structure during the week.

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My Vision for 2020: The Year of Purpose
My Vision for 2020: The Year of Purpose

2020 has arrived and I am feeling more than ready to attack it with an open mind, clear eyes and a full heart! Last year was the year of growth and it was nothing short of that. As we enter into a new year and decade, I’m truly excited to see what this crazy thing called life has in store for me. I sense continued growth, changes, and development in all aspects of life. As I sat down to figure out my vision for 2020, a few things kept popping in my head.

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9 Takeaways from 2019
9 Takeaways from 2019

It’s hard to believe 2019 has come to an end. Another year - and decade - is in the books. This is one of my favorite blog posts to put together! I love taking dedicated time to reflect and recap on the ups, downs and everything in between from the past year. It allows for reflection on how even the smallest of steps helped us grow so much. I think it’s also a great way to get in a focused and clear mindset for the start of the upcoming year.

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A Quick Life Update
A Quick Life Update

Hey y’all, I’m back…yet again! As you may have noticed, I took a step back in the month of March and didn’t share any new content here on the blog and kept Instagram content to a bare minimum. I’ve eluded to life changes for a while and some of those are ramping up a bit. I’m still focusing on my concussion recovery as well and it was best for me to just take some time for myself.

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Thirty, Flirty and Thriving: Saying Goodbye to My Twenties
Thirty, Flirty and Thriving: Saying Goodbye to My Twenties

I AM THIRTY. I repeat: I AM THIRTY. I never thought I would have a single ounce of excitement or happiness when I turned thirty but y’all, I’m ready to say goodbye to my twenties. I always thought I would have life figured out by the time I turned thirty but that most certainly is not the case. I’ve learned that we are always figuring life out, wandering through each day. There is no prize for figuring out life fast and having all your ducks in a row the best; it’s about enjoying the journey and learning from each and every up and down life brings.

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January 2019 Recap
January 2019 Recap

I thought it would be fun to start a new series of monthly recaps to highlight everything that was covered on the blog and touch on some key things that happened throughout the month. It seems we typically wait until the end of the year to recap life so why not do little mini recaps each month to appreciate all of the little [and big] moments life has to offer! I encourage you to do the same, too!

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18 Takeaways from 2018
18 Takeaways from 2018

I don’t know about you but 2018 seemed to fly by! I feel like I say that every single year but it truly does feel like the year came and went in the blink of an eye. 2018 was quite the roller coaster of a year but I know looking back that it has only made me a stronger individual. With the year winding down, I decided to reflect on all these roller coaster moments and put together a list of 18 takeaways from 2018.

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It's Just A Number
It's Just A Number

Age...it's just a number, they said. It's just another year older, they said. It's another year wiser, they said. Every year my birthday has come around I've been excited to be another year older and another year wiser. But this year, as twenty-nine has arrived and thirty is knocking on the door, there is a much different feeling inside of me. It's a flood of feelings that I'm not used to and don't know how to handle. I feel nervous, scared, upset and like I've failed. I think most of us as we are younger start to envision what our lives will be like in the future. What happens when reality is not what you envisioned as a little girl? That's my current situation.

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Sunday Stacks // Week 3
Sunday Stacks // Week 3

After an unexpected week off, we are back with another week of #TLSWSundayStacks! WOOHOOOO!!! And don't worry, I've still been having my fair share of pancakes...just not documented here or on the Insta-world [shocking, right?!]. This week I'm diving into almond butter chocolate banana pancakes and oh my gosh are they drool worthy!! So...without further ado, week 3 of #TLSWSundayStacks!

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Sunday Stacks // Week 2
Sunday Stacks // Week 2

Happy Sunday friends! I first want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support with the launch of The Life She Wanders. It truly means more than I will ever be able to put into words. This was a big transition from my previous "food blogger" days but it is insanely refreshing to be posting content I truly have a passion and interest in. With that, let's get into week 2 of my #TLSWsundaystacks series!

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Sunday Stacks // Week 1
Sunday Stacks // Week 1

A new year + a new Instagram handle + a new blog = time for a new series! I want to share more of me and connect even more with all of you so I'm introducing a weekly #TLSWsundaystacks series. Y'all know I absolutely loooooove my #sundaystacks [insert pancake and drooling face emojis here] so I'm using a play on words to not only share my Sunday pancake stack, but also sharing a little bit more about me. I'll answer some of the top questions I receive via comments/DM's, share some highlights from the week prior and also how the upcoming week is stacking up. 

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