When Build-A-Bear Taught Me About Grace

Last year I applied for my first credit card. It took me a grand total of 3 months to learn the “credit cards don’t mean free money” lesson. After a humbling, teary-eyed phone call to my dad, the card has since been retired to live in my bedside table, only to be taken out for … Continue Reading

10 Things You Know To Be True If You Grew Up In A Girl-Dominated Family

I am proud and blessed to say I come from a family predominantly consisting of women, not only my immediate family, but our extended family as well. Of all the cousins, there are eight girls and only three boys. Growing up surrounded by women has certainly kept the house interesting! From fashion shows to mall … Continue Reading

Abbey’s Go-to Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

So I originally got this recipe from one of our family’s favorite people, Tammi, who doctored up the Neiman Marcus recipe. They are SO fluffy and moist and delicious and the best part is that they are zero calorie (not actually, but we pretend). We’ve gotten to the point where we just always keep these … Continue Reading