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Sunday Scrolls: February 2025

We made it to February! I have such hope and excitement for the month ahead, especially after a particularly long one 😅. Let's start with a roundup of a new cookie creation, a movement hack for reducing glucose spikes, rare love languages, and a beautiful smattering...

I quit sugar for a month – here’s how my body (and brain) reacted

I feel like the catalyst for ditching sugar is one we can all relate to: I simply overindulged during the holidays (also read: every day). But more than that, I felt sluggish, foggy, dull (in skin and mind), and like I was well overdue for a reset. Studies show that...

Vegan Protein Pancakes

We have been making these pancakes for years, and after several tweaks and adjustments to make them even easier (and tastier!), it's time they found a permanent home on The Well of Joy. Grey shouts their praise from the rooftops, and I'm (slightly) embarrassed to...
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House Hunting Etiquette 101

Any time the word etiquette gets thrown around, I instantly think of Emily Post. So please allow me to preface this post by squashing all notions that I find myself on the same level as the queen of manners. I'm not out to judge you in any way. But I have been on...

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Love Thy Neighbor

Many of us have heard of the Second Commandment, Love Thy Neighbor. But how many of us put it into practice? I'll admit, I'm not the best at it. When you get home from a long day at work, you don't really want to have another conversation as you get your mail....

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Simple Swaps for New Builds

For last week's edition of #WalkthroughWednesday, we toured a brand new build by JMG Custom Homes. The house was really well built, I was digging the layout and the quality craftsmanship. Overall, it was a beautiful house you'd be proud to call your own. But it...

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Pack Picks: Opalhouse Dupes

There are some partnerships that Target launches where I secretly camp out in anticipation, think, shoot, we're running low on diapers. Need anything on my #targetrun? Then race as fast as I can to snag everything before it sells out...and come home sans diapers....

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#NixonPack Nice List: April 13th

Originally the 60's were forecasted for the weekend and I had all the sunglasses emojis stocked up and ready to celebrate. But as the week went on it dropped a few degrees here, a few more there - and now the plan is 40's and rain. Sigh. But we're turning that...

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Why Your Listing is Stale and What to do About it

The spring real estate market is here (whether the real spring is here is up for debate) and that means you're noticing a lot more For Sale signs popping up in your neighborhood. It also might bring your attention to some homes that are showing their wear because...

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Pack Project: Parade of Homes Update!

https://youtu.be/OKjJfWEJY68 We filmed this exciting (and oh so windy) Parade of Homes announcement in October. Can you believe it? In case you missed the news, the #NixonPack is thrilled to be the design team behind the JMG Custom Home in the 2018 Parade of Homes...

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The Spring Cleaning Spots You Skipped

It's that time. Even if it doesn't feel like spring just yet, I know you're getting antsy. Us too. And I also know you are feeling that itch to start purging, organizing, and scrubbing. No? Just me? Phew, I was starting to feel like a Type-A OCD clean freak. Oh,...

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#NixonPack Nice List: March 22nd

The weekend is so close, I can almost taste the doughnuts! It's been a while since we've banged out a #NixonPack Nice List and the wait is finally over. There are too many good finds not to post them! Here's what the Pack is loving this week: I am really digging...

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Pack Points: DIY Paint Supplies

https://youtu.be/DTvF9bu6jMw Paint is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to give your home a refresh. But for many of us, the idea of tackling a DIY paint project can be daunting. In a new #NixonPack series, we'll be out and about around town interviewing...

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