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Author: Courtney

Red Sangria

Red Sangria

Hey y’all! I’m in Atlantic City right now for my friend Theresa’s bachelorette party. Since we’re already out celebrating, I figured I’d share this recipe for red sangria with you so that you may also celebrate the fact that it’s almost the weekend. Make a 

Almond Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have you ever eaten pretzels and almonds together in the same bite? It’s so good! Since getting a Sam’s Club membership, I’ve had bulk bags of almonds in my cupboard and eat them all the time throughout the day for little snacks. Recently, I threw 

Molly Monday: Good Morning!

Molly Monday: Good Morning!

You know those memes that poke fun at dogs taking up the entire bed during the night. They are 100% true. Molly is not that big, she’s about 18 pounds. When she’s sleeping, she seems to expand in size and weight. It’s impossible to move 

Roasted Lemon Pepper Green Beans

Roasted Lemon Pepper Green Beans

There are few things I like better than quick and easy vegetable recipes. When the weather warms up, I’m much more open to eating veggies with my meal and my favorite are definitely green beans. They are so easy! Sometimes I buy the kind you 

Molly Monday: The Ugliest Neck Pillow Ever

Molly Monday: The Ugliest Neck Pillow Ever

My boyfriend went to Washington state for work last week and I was so excited when he told me he bought a neck pillow because he was coming home on an overnight flight. I’ve been wanting one of these pillows for a while and it’s 

Cinco De Mayo Favorites

Cinco De Mayo Favorites

Tomorrow is Cinco De Mayo! I am going to miss my girls in Chicago (especially you, Julia!) on this very special day. We used to celebrate together every year with Mexican foods and far, far, FAR too many margaritas. This year I will be making 

Mint Julep Three Ways

Mint Julep Three Ways

I had the opportunity to write a guest post for a really amazing site called Monsters of the Runway. Two really fun ladies, Payel and Antonia, put together a site that focuses on female sports fans. These gals knew I like to create fun cocktails 

April Favorites!

April Favorites!

I hope you had an amazing April! The rain has been coming down here – The grass is finally green, the trees are blooming and it is almost time for my first 5k! Here’s to a great finish to a beautiful month and here are