things to try
Sunburns, Scream-Singing, and Convertible Chaos — A Miami Moment to Remember
Y’all. Let me tell you something — Carrley was in town for the week, and we were thriving. The vibes? Immaculate. The snacks? Stocked. The plans? Chaotic, unhinged, and exactly what we needed. She rolled in like a little hurricane of fun, instantly derailing any sense of routine I had (which, let’s be honest, wasn’t much […]
Taco Tuesday, But Make It Lasagna… Kind Of
Listen, y’all. I found a recipe online that had the nerve—the audacity—to call itself Taco Lasagna. Cute, right? Well, your girl clicked on it thinking she was about to uncover the eighth wonder of the culinary world. Turns out, it was more like… Pinterest meets delusion with a sprinkle of “that’s not how my grandma would’ve […]
From Penny Rich to TikTok Famous (Kinda, Sorta, Almost)
Well HELLO there, internet fam! Grab your cold brew (or sweet tea, I don’t judge), because Mama’s got some big news—drumroll, please… I HIT 1,000 FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK!!Woo, woo, woo! Insert confetti cannon, jazz hands, and a cartwheel I definitely can’t do. You know what that means?That’s right, baby—we’re not just talking TikTok for fun anymore. We’re […]
Sass, Sweat & Surprise Armadillos
Welp, color me proud because Mama is out here doing the damn thang! Up at 5 A.M.—yes, FIVE, as in the time the coffee hasn’t even kicked in yet—and what’s the first thing I did? Oh, not much… just casually crushed a 4.76-mile BIKE RIDE before the sun even clocked in. BOO-YAH, baby! I laced up my tennis shoes for […]
Smalls Sliders: Our TikTok-Fueled Foodie Field Trip
Alright y’all, let me set the scene: it’s hotter than the devil’s armpit in Florida, and what do we decide to do? Take a spontaneous (read: slightly dramatic and entirely TikTok-inspired) road trip to Clearwater just to try a place called Smalls Sliders. Because obviously, nothing says “great summer plan” like cheeseburgers and milkshakes in surface-of-the-sun weather. So […]
Pizza, Pizza (Regret, Regret) – My Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Adventure
Let’s talk fast food, friends. You ever see a commercial so many times it basically hypnotizes you? That was me with the Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce. Every time it popped up on my screen, I was like, “Ohhh I NEED that salty, cheesy nonsense in my life.” I imagined myself biting into pretzel-y perfection, […]
Confessions of a Coffee Addict Turned Cold Brew Queen
Let me just start by asking the real question here: Are you a coffee addict? Because listen—I absolutely am. Like, no-shame, full-throttle, drive-thru junkie status. Dunkin’? Starbucks? Baby, I’d hit those back-to-back if my bank account and waistband didn’t start crying simultaneously. Picture it: me, pulling into the drive-thru like it’s my birthright, ordering my oversized iced caramel […]
Treble Makers Mayhem: Pianos, Chaos, and Questionable Vocals
Listen. I went to Treble Makers thinking I’d just be enjoying a little live music with the crew. What actually happened? A full-blown concert where I was the headliner… at least in my own mind. Roll call:Michael – our musical oracle, already knew he’d love it before the first note was played (and of course, he was right).Carson – unpredictable as […]
Mindfulness: Because Spiraling Isn’t a Personality Trait
Let’s keep it real—modern life is a hot mess of chaos. Between work, relationships, endless notifications, and whatever that mystery smell is coming from your fridge (don’t lie—you know it’s there), it’s no wonder we’re walking around like frazzled bundles of nerves. Enter: mindfulness.Not a trend. Not a buzzword. Just a powerful little practice that helps […]
5 Ways Nature Supports Mental Health (Even if You Just Sit Outside for 10 Minutes)
Listen.Lately, life has been trying me — and not in the cute, “she’s building character” way. Since losing my sweet Nannie and dealing with chronic pain that just won’t quit, my mental health has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride… and not the fun theme park kind. Grief, exhaustion, and frustration have been […]
