Is anyone else having a hard time believing that February is almost over??? My goodness!
But I am so glad that my year has involved you guys. YES, YOU!!
I love this community. Y'all are just spectacular :)
Let's get started!
What's Up Wednesday?!
What We're Eating This Week
Well, we've been eating some new meals! I always get excited about trying new things :)
A classic that's been on our menu is my Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. If y'all know anything about me, it's my love for Jesus, my boys, and spaghetti. YUM.
I use spaghetti sauce for lots of things, and you will never go back to jarred stuff after making this!
We've also been eating Southwest Salad. So simple. So yummy.
And this mama loves her sweets! Any of y'all have a sweet tooth?? These cookies will be right up your alley. Super simple, and I always have the ingredients on hand.
They're soft, cake like, dreamy little bits of heaven #allthehearteyes
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chip Cookies


They're soft, cake like, dreamy little bits of heaven #allthehearteyes
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chip Cookies


What I'm Reminiscing About
Reminiscing about our sweet baby! We cannot believe how big he's gotten. It's crazy!
Also reminiscing about the warmer months. I cannot wait to have more things to do than just being stuck inside. Plus, we have some pretty underrated summers where we live is what I've heard! ;)
What I'm Loving
I am loving being a little travel agent! One of my favorite things is to plan for our upcoming vacations. Any one else do this?? I have a knack for finding the cheapest places to stay that will still amaze you! Think luxury at the lowest price evaaaaa!
So we've got a couple of vacays comin' up! Hooray for downtime and being able to spend it together :)
And yes, these are all real pictures. Not filtered. Beautiful!
What We've Been Up To
A passion project. Anyone else had one of these??
I've decided to follow a passion project. So I started my YouTube Channel!
If you haven't checked it out, please do so. It would mean the world to me!
Subscribe to not miss any videos, or look on my Makeup Mondays and I'll be linking my new videos for the week!

Dusty Rose Makeup Tutorial
Dusty Rose Makeup Tutorial
These are my three latest videos. If you love makeup and hair and all that girly stuff, or just want to learn more about technique in an easy and fun way, then I promise you'll love them!
What I'm Dreading
Hmm, that is just something that I'm not going to apply to my life. I am not dreading anything. I am consciously making a decision to think positively and not let others garbage be thrown on me. Ever heard of that law? Let me explain.
Garbage Truck Law

Garbage Truck Law

What I'm Working On
Well, I'm working diligently on my new YouTube Channel.

And on tons of new content for y'all on the blog! I can't wait for you to see everything that's coming!
Let me know if there's something specific you'd like to see!
It can be about anything. Grief, healing, new recipes, workouts, makeup, how to be 1st time dog parents, how I'm successfully losing weight, anything!
Leave any suggestions down in the comments :)
And on tons of new content for y'all on the blog! I can't wait for you to see everything that's coming!
Let me know if there's something specific you'd like to see!
It can be about anything. Grief, healing, new recipes, workouts, makeup, how to be 1st time dog parents, how I'm successfully losing weight, anything!
Leave any suggestions down in the comments :)
What I'm Excited About
I'm excited for my new makeup to be arriving in the mail.

I'm excited to be going on a beach vacay! {Ooh Ooh!!!}

I'm excited to be losing weight {which is well on it's way from running and working out!}


I'm excited to be going on a beach vacay! {Ooh Ooh!!!}

I'm excited to be losing weight {which is well on it's way from running and working out!}

What I'm Watching/Reading
I'm not sure who I'm rooting for. I honestly don't feel like I can get a good read on Ben...
But I'll tell you what I do like... Pinterest Told Me To's Bachelor Recap. I literally laugh my booty off for days after reading her posts! You are missing out if you haven't checked them out!
What I'm Listening To
Hmmmm, let's get a little list going! I've been listening to a ton of upbeat music and loving it!

1. My House - Flo Rida
2. Drunk On Your Love - Brett Eldridge
3. On My Mind - Don Diablo
4. Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
5. Magic - Mystery Skulls
6. It All Started With A Beer - Frankie Ballard
7. Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective

1. My House - Flo Rida
2. Drunk On Your Love - Brett Eldridge
3. On My Mind - Don Diablo
4. Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
5. Magic - Mystery Skulls
6. It All Started With A Beer - Frankie Ballard
7. Build Your Kingdom Here - Rend Collective
What I'm Wearing
I'm wearing my new jeans from Nordstroms. They are Vigoss, only about $35 and SO CUTE.

Also, I really am trying to NOT wear my wedges yet... But I'm so wanting to! My Franco Sarto Wedges are my fave!


Also, I really am trying to NOT wear my wedges yet... But I'm so wanting to! My Franco Sarto Wedges are my fave!

What I'm Doing This Weekend
Hmmm, not sure yet! Puppy play, puppy training, and running our miles for the week. I love these times! With my boys :)


What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month
Possibly moving?!! I say this every single time. And honestly, I think it's going to happen! We have just taken a few detours ;) But that's alright. I know God's preparing to put us where he wants us.


What Else Is New
I always find this question the hardest because I feel like I've answered so much above! But I do know that we have made some progress on our wedding planning. Which makes me ecstatic! But if y'all are getting married anytime soon, or know anyone who is, I'd love to pass on this advice.

It's easy in this day and age to get caught up in all the wedding planning. Make sure you are not planning a wedding, but preparing for a healthy, long lasting, loving marriage. Invest in your marriage. Not your wedding.

It's easy in this day and age to get caught up in all the wedding planning. Make sure you are not planning a wedding, but preparing for a healthy, long lasting, loving marriage. Invest in your marriage. Not your wedding.
Bonus: Favorite Easter Tradition
Hmmm, favorite Easter tradition?? Well, I used to love Easter Egg Hunts and all that. But now that I'm older, and we don't quite have kiddos yet {except for Coley}, I am so excited to celebrate Jesus!

{my little sister and I and my lamby on her first Easter. She had a horrible fever in this pic. But don't worry. Mama nurse to the rescue}
This year, we'll be heading to church in the gorgeous Spring weather to say thank you for His sacrifice for us. And I think we'll be making him a cake. For, you know, celebration :)
I hope y'all have a wonderful week, month, and so on. I can't wait to see you back here tomorrow for some fun! I encourage you ladies to take some time for yourselves this week/month. Just at least one time! You are worth it!

{my little sister and I and my lamby on her first Easter. She had a horrible fever in this pic. But don't worry. Mama nurse to the rescue}
This year, we'll be heading to church in the gorgeous Spring weather to say thank you for His sacrifice for us. And I think we'll be making him a cake. For, you know, celebration :)
I hope y'all have a wonderful week, month, and so on. I can't wait to see you back here tomorrow for some fun! I encourage you ladies to take some time for yourselves this week/month. Just at least one time! You are worth it!











So much good stuff in this post! Your hair and makeup always look fantastic so clearly I need to tune in to your YouTube channel. And my hair is a similar length to yours so that's always helpful to see. Your cookies look PERFECT. And love that garbage truck quote. Isn't that so true?? Thanks for stopping by my blog and glad to "meet" you!
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Thank you, Gina! So glad you stopped by! :)
Deleteahhh this is fabulous and adore watching the bachelor too ha. im a little late to the season though. were voting on our new book club book on my blog and i'd love for you to come vote and read with us next month! so glad i found you through the linkup! hope you'll stop by mine!
ReplyDeleteI'm always about a week behind because I watch it on Hulu! I actually already voted a couple of days ago! I voted for the first one with the party planner. But I honestly would love to read all of them! You are already on my blog reading list girly, so I'm constantly reading your posts. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteI need to check out your youtube video & watch the hair one...looks great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the moving....or not moving situation!
Thanks for linking up with us!
Yes! It's super simple. I actually did it with a straightener the other day as well and loved it! I'm sure it'll turn out fantastic :) thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLove the garbage law!! Haven't heard of it but it's a great motto to live by! Glad I found your blog, Rachel!!
ReplyDeleteXox Dana Ivy // www.iadorewhatilove.com
So glad you stopped by, Dana Ivy! I thought I just had to share that when I saw it :)
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ReplyDeleteHow cool that you started a YouTube channel!! That's fun! And i'm totally team JoJo. I think this finale will be interesting of the Bachelor this season...the DRAMA hahaha!!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Yes, I do like JoJo. She just seems so real. And I think they have a good connection. Oh the drama! Lol! Thanks for stopping by :)
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