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Reduce inflammation + sleep better tonight with this smoothie booster:

I used to go a little heavy-handed with smoothie boosters thinking, there can't be too much of a good thing, let's load this baby up! But after more than a decade of blending morning smoothies, I'm more judicious of what goes into the pitcher and why. Here's an...

Easy Pumpkin Cookies (vegan, GF, refined sugar-free)

I love anything pumpkin for the nutty flavor of fall, but did you know pumpkin is also a great source of fiber, an immunity booster, an impressive source of carotene and beta carotene (they help destroy cancer cells!) and a bevy of other health benefits? We've been...

Sunday Scrolls: November edition

We surprised Grey with a trip over fall break to see Harry Potter at Broadway in Chicago, and it was the first time we had been back as a family since we moved to Texas in 2020. What a gift to see that beautiful city sparkle and to delight in some of the joys that...
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Monday Mood Board: Sprinkle of Spring

We have a seven-day forecast full of fifty degree days and a whole lot of sunshine. Even if there's snow showing up the following week, we are going to take in all of that glorious Vitamin D and start planning for spring. Here are a few fun finds to help you...

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Sunday Scrolls: Best of the Week (Mar. 1st)

We're a few days into our 40 Days of Joy Challenge, and I have to say, this is one of our most fun projects to date. It has our whole family involved, and is something we've been looking forward to each day. It's not too late to join us if you want in! And speaking...

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The Instagram Challenge

A few days ago, I deleted the instagram app off my phone. Here's how I got to that point, and what I learned from it: "Icky Tummy Feeling". A couple of weeks ago, one of my favorite humans on the 'gram (Erin, @cottonstem) shared how she talks to her daughters about...

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The Amazon Finds We Buy Over & Over Again

Whenever we get an opportunity to support a small shop, or a neighborhood gem, we take it. We love being a part of this community, in all forms, and love championing the little guy as often as possible (because we're the little guy, too). But for certain purchases,...

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7 Simple Swaps that Made Life Better

A lot of people I know went into 2020 with a keyword or a phrase that was going to embody their intention for the New Year. Mine hasn't been a word per se, more of a feeling. I wanted this new year, new decade really, to be more intentional. To feel different. I...

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#NixonPack Valentine’s Vows

I started and deleted this one a few times. Because I never want to come off as preachy, or perfect. Whose marriage is perfect anyway? It's work. The best, most loving, rewarding work. But there are certain "vows" per se that really work for us and our little...

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Sunday Scrolls: Best Finds of the Week (Feb. 9th)

This week was a doozy. But one that filled my cup to the tippy top. Jon was gone on a work trip and I quickly realized that caring for our tornado toddler, three elderly pups, work, home, and everything in between was a lot. But after the first (very long) day, I...

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Real Estate Nugget: Successful Price Reduction

No one wants to have this conversation. I promise. You don't want to have it, your partner doesn't want to have it, and your Realtor doesn't want to broach it. But sometimes you can't avoid it. Especially when you started too high in the first place. And we...

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