Sand Dunes & Sound Waves {Exploring the Outer Banks}

Hello friends!

We’re back from a lovely vacation to the Outer Banks! Sully and I had a wonderful time walking beaches and going for long drives along the Sound, despite chilly weather. Of course I took heaps of photos I can’t wait to share with you. 🙂

I’m splitting the pictures into two very long posts: one for the beachy scenery today, and one for other miscellaneous photos and adventures next week. So for now, enjoy these beautiful landscapes!

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Vacation Meal Prep for Breakfast & Lunch (No Microwave)

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I know I just did a meal prep post, but I wanted to share what I’ve been making for our trip! We are on vacation as you read this, enjoying five days at a cute Airbnb in the Outer Banks area – but the house has no microwave. In order not to eat out for every meal, I prepared breakfasts and lunches we could enjoy with just a refrigerator.

I hope this is helpful meal inspiration to you guys, whether for traveling or for everyday life.

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Healthy Homemade Meal Ideas

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Recently I’ve really gotten into creating meals that are both nutritious and delicious. I find cooking from scratch so fun and rewarding! I’ve been documenting some of my favorite dishes on my phone and wanted to share a collection of them with you today.

Read on for menu inspiration for all three meals, plus links to my favorite recipes. These are especially helpful if you’re looking for high-protein, real-food ideas. Enjoy!

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Field Days {a Collection of Poems}

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Recently I’ve been writing some down memories of farm life from my growing-up years – there are so many good stories to preserve! I wanted to share a few of those poems with you today.

Since many of the experiences in these sketches happened within the history of this blog, I dug through the archives and chose some (very old) photos to re-edit for the post. If you’ve been following for long enough, you may recognize some of the pictures or experiences in the poems.

Enjoy a trip back to my childhood. 🙂

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Spring Floral-Themed Bridal Brunch

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I had the honor of hosting a bridal shower for my sister Megan last week, and ahh it turned out so lovely! The day was filled with sunlight, spring blooms, and a tasty brunch menu. Today I’m sharing all the details, from how we decorated to the food and activities I prepared.

Read on for party planning inspo and some gorgeously sunny photos!

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How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers

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I’m excited to bring you a fun spring-themed craft tutorial today. I’m putting on a bridal shower for my sister Megan tomorrow – yay!  Since I knew mid-March could be a little scarce with real flowers, I decided to supplement with these paper beauties.

These make great party decorations and would look beautiful in a bedroom or nursery. You can find other articles on Pinterest for these, but I combined a few how-tos and added my own twists to make this tutorial for you guys. Enjoy!

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A Collection of Spring Blooms

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I don’t know about you, but one of the things I most look forward to about spring is THE FLOWERS. Winter is sadly lacking in the area of blossoms, so I’ve been thrilled to finally see bright colors popping out of the earth these March days.

Today I have a colorful, sun-soaked post to brighten your heart. 🙂 Enjoy this little nature photoshoot!

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