What I Love Wednesdays

I know, I know. I skipped my "What I Love Wednesdays" post last week, but in all fairness, it was a rather busy week. You see, I did this funny thing on Sunday... I graduated from college!! Yep, it's official. I am now a proud owner of a Bachelor of Music degree! My diploma is hanging up in the living room, but it seems so surreal. I'm really done with school?! Hard to believe. Anyway, let me share some really great things with you today. I'm super excited! I hope you are too.


1. I adore this blog! It is so inspirational, especially when you're having a bad day or need a little motivation to get things done.

2. Larabars are amazing. But this raw recipe for homemade Larabars? Yeah, it might be even more amazing (and cheaper!).

3. How's that New Year's fitness resolution coming? I recommend trying out pilates! And you can even do it in the comfort of your own home!

4. Like Foodgawker, except vegan!

5. A little controversial, I'm sure, but this is hilarious.

6. It might not technically be pumpkin season, but in my mind, it's always time for pumpkin.

7. The newest addition to my cleaning supplies. With 4 dogs and 3 cats, this is such a lifesaver!

8. New challenge: making this vegan.

9. I have become fascinated with this concept lately. I'll let you know how my own experience turns out.

10. Baby birds hatched in the nest on our front porch!! They're so cute.

What I Love Wednesdays

Hey guys! How are ya? A couple things have changed around here, in case you haven't noticed. First of all, I've redesigned the site a bit for a fresh, new look. What do you think? I also updated a couple of pages and such, but the thing I'm really stoked about is some new features I'm going to be introducing around here! The first new feature is something that's happening today! It's called "What I Love Wednesdays," and it will feature ten awesome things I've been enjoying lately. Sound fun? I think so. Without further ado then, I happily introduce to you the very first "What I Love Wednesdays." Enjoy!

1. This book. I had to read it for a class I'm taking, and I am so glad I did! It's really fantastic.

2. A somewhat new-to-me blog I can't stop reading. Katie is so inspiring and creative! 

3. The most amazing cookbook I've ever owned to date! My awesome hubby bought it for me for my birthday (which is this Saturday). ;)

4. What a beautifully crafty way to add color and life to your house. I want.

5. Proof that Spring is here! Right outside our front door!

6. This is such an incredible documentary. I can't stop gushing about it.

7. If I had this kitchen, I would never leave it. Ever.

8. Well... that's one way to use sheet music! So creative!

9. You might shy away from this because of... well, what it is, but give it a listen! You might even like it enough to watch the movie.

10. Kale chips. So. Stinkin'. Delicious. Go easy on the oil, though. I found that out the hard way!