Mothers are a wealth of information. As a woman, I'm not sure I'd be a fully-functioning adult without my mom's guidance. Mom schooled me on how to sneak overflowing shopping bags past my dad. She showed me how to make a charcuterie board and a perfect pan of brownies. I learned how to put on makeup, to look under the car before getting too close late at night, and to never show up empty-handed. She made sure I understood that it's important to stand up for yourself. Hell, she even taught me to put in a tampon (I'm still scarred for life from that one, btw). My mom taught me a lot, but she left a few key things out. She never really told me what it's like getting older. You know when something smells like rotten eggs and you shove it in someone's face … [Read More...]
Get off Your Ass and Vote on November 6th
By Laura
The 5-day weather forecast is predicting rain on Tuesday in Atlanta. I said to Vegas "I can't believe it's going to rain on Election Day. It's going to hurt the turnout! At least it won't be too cold." Think about it. The WEATHER could negatively impact voter turnout. A little rain - in a … [Read More...]
The Wrong Equipment
By Laura
What did you want to be when you grew up? At 8 years old, I wanted to play for the Atlanta Braves. When I told my dad about my career goal, he laughed and said, "you have the wrong equipment." There are a lot of reasons why I would never make it to the majors. I'm not particularly gifted … [Read More...]
Aperol Spritz: The Perfect Aperitivo
By Laura
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Riondo Prosecco. All opinions are 100% mine. An Aperol Spritz is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect on a warm afternoon. This classic Italian aperitivo is made up of a simple (and delicious!) combination of Prosecco and Aperol, finished with a … [Read More...]
Summer in Lake Tahoe {WIAW}
By Laura
I'm another year older. With birthdays like this one, I don't mind one bit! … [Read More...]
A Very Humid 10K and Quickie Turmeric Turkey [WIAW]
By Laura
It's been an eventful week! Despite my lack of blogging. … [Read More...]
Chili-Lime Watermelon & Jicama Salad {Recipe}
By Laura
Chili-Lime Watermelon & Jicama Salad is deliciously refreshing on a hot summer day. Tajin puts a spicy spin on sweet summer watermelon. … [Read More...]
Legs and Food {WIAW}
By Laura
I joined a "real" gym and ran a 5K. Slowly I'm re-joining (my version of) the real world. … [Read More...]
Summer Cold, Hot Weekend [WIAW]
By Laura
How do you get a cold in the summer? It makes zero sense. … [Read More...]