3 recipes to try before heading back to college

Wednesday, July 27, 2016


Hi friends! 

My move-in date is quickly approaching, and there are so many recipes I want to whip up in the kitchen before it's back to things I can prep weekends in advance & microwave back at school (or there's also the dreaded cafeteria food + transfer meal options). 

I'm not sure that I would call myself a foodie, necessarily, but I love food with artful presentation and even better taste. Through some fellow bloggers and also pinterest, I've found three recipes I am itching to try before I lose access to my home kitchen. 

1 // These dark chocolate peanut butter cups look to die for! They're also vegan, so the guilt of over-processed and unnecessary ingredients is also kicked to the curb! (Plus, I think the dark chocolate would cut some of the over-sweetness I sometimes find comes along with PB cups.)

2 // This recipe is a little more timely, but something I really want to make in big batches so I can easily throw it in my snapwear and bring it to work when I'm too rushed to make something. I absolutely love the sofrita bowls from chipotle, and I can honestly say I don't miss eating their meat at all. The seasoning of the sofrita tofu actually tastes better to me. I think this recipe would be awesome for those who like to meal prep for multiple dinners at a time, as it makes 4-6 servings! 

3 // Zucchini may not seem like a super appealing vegetable to some, but there are so many things you can do with zucchini! I've had it grilled, made into bread, and also had it fried before, but the one thing I've been wanting to try is zucchini pizza boats. I like the simplicity of this recipe, though I think I would want to turn mine into margherita zucchini pizza boats (because honestly, margherita pizza is the best, hands down). 


Happy cooking!

Monday Musings

Monday, July 25, 2016

in case you were wondering, yes i am dreading the day where i run out of these fabulous pictures to use...

Hi friends! Comin at ya with a late Monday Musings, but it's still Monday so in my book, it still counts. Let's catch up! 

1 // Anyone else boppin to the new Manjo Lazer song that Justin's singing on? Cold Water has been my jam lately. I've played it for everyone- Matt, my mom, Hannah, my work friends. It's also stuck in my head right now. I'm 100% vibin with this song currently. 

2 // Currently dreading the day that I don't have anymore unseen photos from my shoot with Gabby. Luckily, it looks like her and I will be shooting some pics soon enough. I am giddy with excitement about potentially having some golden hour photos, and I cannot wait to see what she's got planned for me next. (It's a win-win also because she's building her portfolio & I finally feel like I'm producing quality blog posts)

3 // Despite working way more hours, I've somehow managed to jump back into reading. Who would've thought that less time would bring my love of books back into my life? Certainly not me... Currently working my way through 'The Wrong Side of Right' by Jenn Marie Thorne, in case you were wondering! Let me know if you have any book recommendations- I've got a Barnes & Nobles gift card just waiting to be spent! 

4 // Recently I've been feeling uninspired with my gym workouts lately. Instagram helps, but I can definitely tell that I've just been going out of habit more than anything. I guess I've finally acquired one good habit though. Next step? Waking up with my alarm and not hitting snooze 6 times before getting out of bed. 

5 // I didn't realize how soon I move back onto campus, but wouldn't you know it- August 13th is right around the corner. Considering I didn't ever unpack since moving back home (in April, mind you), maybe I won't have such a hard time getting my stuff all together. I'm going to need to do tons of laundry and a deep cleaning of my room, unfortunately. 

6 // With the approach of a new semester, I'm looking at planners once again. I love my Erin Condren, but I'm also one of those planner junkies who enjoys a crisp new planner every year. Stuck between a big girl filofax or looking into another Erin Condren... or maybe just a new Erin Condren cover. We shall see! 

That's all for this week!

Wild

Friday, July 22, 2016


shirt (marshals; similar) / shorts / hat 

Hi friends! I'm back at it again with another photoset from my shoot with Gabby! Missed the first one? Check it out here! (still in love with them incase you couldn't tell...)

Monday Musings

Monday, July 18, 2016

{in case you can't tell, i'm still in love with this photo set}

1 // Still currently obsessing over the pictures my friend Gabby took of me this past week. Sometimes I just sit in my room and look at them because I can't believe they're actually me. To see more of these stellar pics, check out my first post of them here

2 // LSoM got a little bit of a face lift this weekend, and I am so pleased with the results (peep the new header to see what I mean!) While the change isn't huge, I feel like this space is turning into more and more of my own. I love the clean-ness of the all white, but the new text up above makes me feel inspired every time I see it. 

3 // Today's my handsome man's birthday, and I think I'm a little bit more excited for it than he is. Although, I'm mostly just excited to see him... so maybe that's it? ((That's actually most definitely it))

4 // Can't. stop. buying. bralettes. Honestly don't know what took me so long to make a purchase on these sooner... 

5 // Momma J and I spent the weekend at Eastern Market, and I maaaay or may not have gone a little overboard on my succulent purchases. I bought four. Currently scouring the town for the perfect pot to plant them in, but I'm working on it. Pics to come, because honestly I've never seen more photogenic plants in my life. (That's a lie- we live in a world of hydrangeas.) 

6 // PSA about the new starbucks coconut mocha macchiato: it's heavenly and 10/10 recommend you try one ASAP because who knows how long they'll be around for! 

That's about all, friends! Have a great Monday! 

Polarize

Friday, July 15, 2016

  
top / shorts / hat / necklace (similar) / sunnies

Hi friends! 

Today I'm sharing some of the pictures that my incredibly talented friend Gabby snapped of me yesterday. Picking just a few to share today was such a challenge because all of them turned out so amazing! A hundred thank you's to Gabby for taking such beautiful pictures of me- I love them! 

#TBT

Thursday, July 14, 2016

{#tbt to my prime, amiright?}

Hi friends! 

I blame 105.1 for this post. Maybe blame is a heavy handed phrase, but you get the point. In case you weren't already aware, Detroit has a new throwback station on the radio. And it is everything. Forget 95.5 playing a throwback hit here and there- this station is all old RnB / hip hop hits all the time. 

Since I just can't get enough of the old jams, I've been inspired (for lack of a better word) to create a Spotify playlist so that I'm never without some feel good hits. And what better a place to share it than here. I hope you enjoy not only the playlist, but the #tbt pic I dredged from the depths of my mom's photo vault for all of you. Happy listening! 


Monday Musings

Monday, July 11, 2016


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Hi friends! 

The holiday weekend totally threw me off kilter, so I apologize for a week of no content, but this Monday Musings is going to changing that! 

1 // 100% convinced that your average suburban family should not be allowed to light explosives after literally running for shelter as my neighbors lost control of their fireworks last night. Sure they're pretty and all, but you know what else is pretty? Not causing bodily harm. 

2 // Activity trackers really make you aware of how lazy you are. I thought I was at least a moderately active person (as I haughtily cranked the level up on my watch in the apple store) but let me tell you- I'm basically a sloth. I don't think I've hit my activity goal once since getting my watch. This partially makes me want to work harder, and also partially makes me feel like a potato. 

3 // Currently, I'm desperately in need of some new reading material. It feels like I've read through everything my library has to offer me, and authors just cannot crank cheesy summer teen romances out at the rate that I read them. Maybe one day I'll prefer "adult" books, but for now, I just crave sappy summer love stories. Any recommendations for A+ books are definitely welcome, my friends! 

4 // One of my goals for this month is to run a mile for each day of July. So far, I'm at 11.67 out of the 31 miles, and I'm personally impressed that I've done so well with this goal thus far. I tried to do something similar in June, but made too many excuses to skip runs, but I'm feeling more determined this month than ever. 

5 // Tacking onto the previous topic, I'm curious to know if anyone has Brooks running shoes and what their thoughts of them are. My mom is starting to think I need something that can handle impact a little bit better when I'm running trails, and has suggested Brooks to me. I've looked into them, but before spending the money I need some advice! (Also battling the whole comfort v style thing, but I know your feet are your foundation...). 

6 // I am dying to try arial yoga. Someone I know recently went, and it literally looks like the coolest thing ever. It looks like a challenge, but swinging around in some silks for an hour seems like it would be so much fun! Plus, what a unique way to sweat, am I right? 

Hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead! 
*when your images won't stay centered but you're soooOoooo not in the mood to mess around*

July #Goals

Friday, July 1, 2016


I like goals. More than that, I like sharing my goals on the internet to keep myself accountable. So here I am, on LSoM, posting about my life once again. Let's get to it, my friends. Here's July's goals: 

+ Run a mile for every day of the month
+ Do more yoga- it's good for my mind, body, and soul
+ Take myself on my own adventures
+ Complain less
+ Reach out more 
+ Keep up with my journal & document the days
+ Enjoy the summer while I still have it
+ Hit up Eastern Market 
+ Buy the dang shoes 
+ Drink more water 

What do you want to accomplish this month?
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