Happy 4th, y’all! I hope your day includes the following: cold drinks, encased meats/non-meats, fireworks, and a shed tear over Ray Charles’s ‘America the Beautiful.’ How awesome is it that even after 238 years of independence, we still feel the… Continue Reading
Josh and I are one day away from finishing an Advocare 24-Day Challenge. For the past 23 days we’ve been eating clean- having eliminated white sugar/flour/ from our dietary equation and attempting to eat as few “processed” foods, as possible- including no dairy. If… Continue Reading
I am a product junkie. Always on the prowl for the perfect product; the magical potion that will “fix” everything wrong. Heads up. If I ever stay at your house, I will probably use some of your product. Always questing. Which… Continue Reading
I’m hoping I’m not alone on this one. I hope this post doesn’t become Exhibit A in a future court case against me. But there are just certain things that take me from zero to white-hot rage in the blink of… Continue Reading
At FTTDWYW, we are always striving to share projects and recipes with our readers in the most effective way possible. Some attempts are more successful than others, but we always try to explain it in the best way we can. I always assume my… Continue Reading
For the month of June, Josh and I are participating in an Advocare 24-Day Challenge. The challenge is a program that cleanses your system, detoxes you off processed sugars/flours/food, and jumpstarts lifestyle changes. I don’t want to bore you with specifics, but… Continue Reading
Having the ultimate beach kit has been a goal of mine since we moved to the left coast. I should probably have aimed higher…but, I digress. I wanted to become one with the beach culture out here… to make going to the beach… Continue Reading
This past Friday, Josh and I celebrated our one-year L.A.nniversary. We have lived in Southern California for a full year. The flexibility of my perception of time makes this occasion both surprising and kind of trippy. One year. This year has seen a lot.… Continue Reading
It’s that time again! It’s Friday! I have fotos! I think they are fun! Whether you agree or not, it has been over a month since the last installment and it is time to clear out silly photos from my… Continue Reading
My hair is an issue on which I have many feelz. Although I have been growing my hair out for the past four years, I have had a complicated relationship with my hair for the past two decades. After age 11, my… Continue Reading
Summertime is here and summertime means swimsuit season. Last summer saw my two favorite swimsuits dissolve into a heap of old elastic and chlorine after several years of ownership. Since one cannot have just one swimsuit, it was determined that… Continue Reading
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” -Mark Twain Memorial Day is so much more than just the kick-off to summer or an excuse to have a mattress sale. Using Memorial Day… Continue Reading
In a world of LOLs, BRBs, WTFs, and ROTFLMAO you may have come across the acronym “ICYMI.” For those not in the know (or for those who could care less about internet slang) ICYMI stands for In Case You Missed… Continue Reading
“Gluten-free.” It’s the phrase of the day and you are seeing it everywhere. But, what is it? Specifically? See the below Jimmy Kimmel man-on-the-street interview asking people to define gluten: As a lifetime dieter, I have seen the low-cal, low-carb, and… Continue Reading
I am a reader. Always have been. I devour the written word. I can’t remember a time when reading wasn’t a thing for me. This flame has been fanned by several key family members and a love of reading is… Continue Reading
My mom isn’t on Facebook. It isn’t her thing. In fact, she repels technology; yet another facet of my fabulous Mommy. This past Sunday, on Mothers Days, Facebook was flooded with pictures of moms and kids. It was fantastic. Meeting/seeing my friends… Continue Reading
Yep. That pretty much describes it. Even my succulents are looking pretty puny. Maybe it’s the light (or lack thereof) in my apartment. Or… maybe it’s just me. It’s probably me. My glorious first pass at multiple plant ownership was a fail.… Continue Reading
As Coralie mentioned on Monday, my birthday was on the 4th. With every passing year, my feelings regarding my birthday become more complicated. I am extremely grateful for the bounty of love in my life- from friends and family. My… Continue Reading
I don’t know about the rest of the world, but out here in California non-reusable grocery bags are going the way of the dodo bird… and I couldn’t be happier. Grocery stores still have bags to use, but you will… Continue Reading
If you have Facebook or a smartphone, you have probably heard of the phenomena that is Candy Crush. Perhaps you yourself are addicted. Candy Crush is a swipey, matchy, adorable game that has taken the world by storm. So much… Continue Reading