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Cajun-Mexican Rice Casserole
You’ll love this super simple, one-pot dinner that blends Cajun and Mexican flavors for a quick weeknight meal. With andouille sausage, rice, black beans, and corn, this easy dinner is sure to check all the picky eaters’ boxes.
My Low-Maintenance, Heat-Proof Summer Beauty Routine
Being a mom of three, I don't have a whole lot of time to get ready in the mornings, so anything that can cut down the time it takes to put on "my face" is a winner for me. In the summer months, I’m even less patient. So I’m sharing my summer beauty routine, in case you’re also low-maintenance AF.
My Summer Bucket List
If you have kids, summer can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's great to have them home to spend more time with you; on the other hand, cabin fever can set in real darn quick if you're not careful. To combat that, I’ve put together a summer bucket list to help keep the family entertained.
6 Things I Learned from My First Major Vacation
It had been three years since visiting California, and it's definitely been awhile since we’ve stayed in a hotel for more than one or two nights, so there were a lot of things that I completely spaced on for our trip. I wanted to share those with you in case you’re ever in a similar situation.
15 Patio Sets Under $600 at Target
Happy Independence Day, y'all! We're setting up to grill up some hot dogs this afternoon for a low-key celebration, and I thought, what goes better with grilling than a nice comfy chair to relax and enjoy my food in? In the spirit of relaxation, I figured I’d share some of the best patio sets I found at Target under $600.
Birchbox June Review
We had a bit of a hectic return from our California vacation, but I finally got settled in and was able to review my June Birchbox! It was a welcome respite after a rough week back. Read on, dear friends!
Back to Reality
We are on our last day of our California adventure, and my heart aches a little at the thought of going back to Texas. I love where I live, but California was and always will be my true home.
Friday's Outfit of the Day: A Jumpsuit for Tall Girls
It's Friday! We made it to San Diego yesterday, and if all goes as planned (since I'm writing this in advance), I am currently either sleeping in or doing some morning yoga, and will have my toes in the sand in approximately two hours. As for today’s actual OOTD, you can see it on Instagram!
Anti-Trendy Sunglasses
My primary focus in fashion is to wear things that make me feel great while still being comfortable and functional (which I feel is most women's goal). So if a trend doesn't make sense to me, I'm not going to go along with it, much less invest money into it, no matter how popular it is. I feel that this sentiment is particularly relevant to this season's sunglasses.
The Five Best Makeup Palettes for Travel
If you’re like me, you like a simple, effortless beauty routine. That becomes even more important when you’re traveling, especially if you’re only taking a carry-on. In preparation for our vacation, I wanted to share my most coveted, and seasoned favorite makeup palettes that do double-duty to save you some room in your suitcase.