You were a crazy amazing year. With an appearance on the Today Show, meeting a man who is so much fun to do life with and keeps me smiling, hanging out with the Governor of Iowa with my favorite ladies, speaking to my biggest crowd ever at a conference in New Orleans, work shenanigans, and… Continue reading {2016}
The horizon lays ahead of me. It’s open, exciting, yet at the same time unknown. Heading into another big life change brings a lot of transitions and emotions, as well as closing doors behind me. It sure feels good, but it’s also scary at the same time. Lately life has had a lot of change and… Continue reading {Shatterproof}
Ugly, broke, hated. Two weeks ago I saw a homeless man holding this sign in New Orleans in the French Quarter. It broke my heart, and if I wasn’t alone, I would have stopped and asked how to help. I ached at the thought of anyone being that low and thinking that no one cared about… Continue reading {The Victory Is Won}
In today’s world, it’s easy to be hard on yourself. With social media and access to so much information, the comparison game can creep in — and can be hard to get rid of. In the dating world, it’s even easier. After experiencing lots of breakups and failed first dates, you may also find yourself… Continue reading {I Like Me, Just the Way I Am}
Each year seems to go by faster than the last. And as each year passes, I am continually reminded how blessed I truly am and how much I have to be grateful for. 2015 has been a good year — a really good year. Full of experiences, it’s been a year where I am thankful… Continue reading {A Heart Full of Thanksgiving}
We all know there are a lot of national days out there, but today’s holds near and dear to my heart. It’s National Farmer’s Day, which means it’s a chance to honor my dad and all the other farmers that work so hard to supply our world with the resources we need. After moving away… Continue reading {National Farmer’s Day}
Now that I am an adult, I get very excited when it’s time for the Iowa State Fair! Growing up in the far northwest corner of the state, my family ventured to the Clay County Fair every year in Spencer, so it wasn’t until a few years ago that I finally experienced the Iowa State… Continue reading {Just Call Me a Professional Chef}
