I’ve been bouncing around my usual favorites and trying a few new spots lately, from Topeka to Kansas City to Manhattan. Some of these places feel like home, others feel like little discoveries, but all of them deserve a proper shoutout. If you’re chasing the perfect cappuccino, a dreamy matcha, or a slice of pure cheesy glory, here are my latest food-and-coffee finds. Messenger Coffee + Ibis Bakery - Kansas City, Missouri Oh my goodness. Messenger <3 This is one of those pl

Happy October. This post is a bit late, but here is another happy list. I love these. the cooler mornings/evenings that fall bring watching sibs run their first xc season and being on the side-lines, cheering them on (their season is almost over) morning Bible studies on the front porch the leaves in the forest changing colors actually enjoying a few of my classes in school (forensic science) sitting on the back deck with the string lights on, chatting with the fam walks thro

This is long overdue, but here we go — my Boston trip recap (July 14–17). It was part vacation, part work trip for my dad, which meant my mom, sisters, and I got to spend four-ish days exploring one of the dreamiest cities. Boston has everything I love: energy, architecture, and food (lots of food). Day 1: Travel + First Taste of the City Taking off from the KC airport We left bright and early — first flight at 10:30 am to Baltimore, Maryland (had to double-check what state t

This week had such a good mix of my usual comfort spots and a little adventure. I started back at Barker on Mass Street in Lawrence on...

Friends… we need to talk about brownies. Not just any brownies—the fudgy, gooey, perfectly crinkled kind that make you want to grab a glass of milk and hide in a corner so you don’t have to share. Yep. Those brownies. And guess what? You don’t need a box mix. These homemade brownies are made with super simple pantry staples (butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder…) and they come out bakery-level good every single time. I’m talking shiny crackly tops, chewy edges, fudgy centers, a

I’ve been exploring a few spots around the Topeka/Lawrence area lately, and I’m excited to share my honest reviews. A few places I've been before & a few are new! Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy cappuccino or a lively dinner experience, here are some places I’ve recently tried—and loved. CoffeeHead - Topeka, KS CoffeeHead has been a longtime favorite of mine. For the longest time, I was loyal to their vanilla iced matcha, but recently I made the switch to their traditio

Chocolate Granola, Protein Balls & Date Snickers Happy Wednesday, friends. Here's something to know about me: I'm a snack gal. I love a...

Hey there. It's time. 🙌🏻 The recipe that my family ADORES is being released. Grab a notebook, snap a photo, or get ready to memorize,...

Hey there! So, today I am posting mainly everything from my old blog (since I moved to this platform), and that's why I've been posting different genres of things all day to try to get caught up again! When everything is moved over, I will for sure follow my posting schedule here: Mondays will be Scripture-related, like Bible verses, quotes, or my personal study notes and thoughts. Tuesdays will be all dedicated to food, my love language - I'll post multiple times depending o