Food

Sliced Caramel Apples

Caramel Apples are such a fall staple, and yet my entire life I've never been able to really enjoy them. For one, the caramel gets everywhere. I'm all about making a mess, but having sticky caramel caked all over my face is not a feeling that I enjoy. And secondly, honestly, who eats a whole caramel apple … Continue reading Sliced Caramel Apples

Food

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

I'm not sure what sparked my craving for lemons, but I think I've narrowed it down to the somewhat odd association I have between summer and lemons. Maybe it's the lemonade? Regardless, I've been thinking about making Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins for WEEKS. It wasn't until now that I finally got off my butt and did … Continue reading Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

25 Ways to Beat the Rainy Day Blues

It's April, which means it's no surprised that the spring showers (and some spring snow storms) have been making an appearance. Personally, I love the rain, but sometimes it's easy to get into a funk with all the grey weather. So I've made a list of a few things that help me get back to a sunny … Continue reading 25 Ways to Beat the Rainy Day Blues

Adventures

Adventure in Philadelphia

Being stranded in Pennsylvania during Easter Break wasn't too bad! Especially when there's such a wonderful city close by to explore! Shoutout to Jenny for being my guide during my Philadelphia exploration in March!

Food

Fig and Arugula Pizza

I love this time of year when it's the beginning of spring. The air feels lighter, sunnier, and the sky is often bluer than it has been in a long time. It is my second favorite season, behind fall of course. With this new warmth in the air, I've been noticing that I've been falling more in love … Continue reading Fig and Arugula Pizza

Adventures

Mommy, I’m home.

Mom: "So you aren't coming home for easter?" Me: "No, I think I'm just going to stay home and catch up on some sleep. It's only a 5 day break so it wouldn't be worth it to fly all the way out for only like 3 days." Mom (disappointed but understanding): "Ok, well if you … Continue reading Mommy, I’m home.

Food

Meringue Drops

I've always loved the way Meringues melt in your mouth and are as light as air, but I've always thought they would be so hard to make. Anything that light and fluffy must be hard to make, right? WRONG! When I looked up the recipe, I literally (literally) laughed out loud. There are 4 ingredients. … Continue reading Meringue Drops

Adventures

A Day out at the Dog Park

My favorite part of going home is getting to spend some quality time with my dog. And by quality time I mean watching him run around chasing other dogs and then forcing him to sit and pose for some pictures--which basically means I just stand there and repeat "Hey Thompson...Hey T...Hey pretty boy...Look up here...No … Continue reading A Day out at the Dog Park

Food

The Smoothie Bowls that Made Me Love Breakfast

For the last 20 years of my life I've hated breakfast. Yes, I know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but I've never really enjoyed it. Breakfast takes a lot of effort and honestly I'd rather spend those 20 minutes sleeping than frying up some eggs that I'm not even going to enjoy eating. … Continue reading The Smoothie Bowls that Made Me Love Breakfast

Adventures

Weather Report: Surviving Snowpocalypse

BREAKING NEWS: we got snow. Ok, maybe this isn't all the shocking considering I had everybody and their mother ask me if I survived the blizzard of 2016 and I am happy to report that, yes, I am alive and well. I'm even wearing a dress today (although that has more to do with the … Continue reading Weather Report: Surviving Snowpocalypse

Food, Uncategorized

Grandma’s Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread

Hello Lovelies! Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted. Now, in all fairness I have been swamped with school, juggling new RA responsibilities, work, and trying to find time to eat in between all of that, but I promise I will be better in the future! So with that said, I thought I'd share a … Continue reading Grandma’s Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Hello, 2016. It’s me, Ally.

Wow. 2015 is finally over.I know everyone says this, but God where did the time go? This last year has been a blur. I feel like this year has been the year of "added responsibilities" for me. Between becoming an EMT, turning 20, and starting my second year of nursing school, it feels like 2015 was … Continue reading Hello, 2016. It’s me, Ally.

Lifestyle

Feeling Crafty

I love the holiday season because there are so many excuses to break out the craft supplies and fire up the glue gun. This year I decided to try and make a festive wreath. Granted I'm pretty terrible at crafts in general so I didn't make anything super fancy or pinterest worthy, but I'm fairly … Continue reading Feeling Crafty

Food, Lifestyle

Christmas Time is Here!

Guys, I survived finals and now it's officially the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas. I've always loved this time of year, especially in Colorado where we can get snow and sunshine in the same hour. I love how everything just transforms--things get warm and cozy, christmas lights shine in the darkness, and everyone seems to … Continue reading Christmas Time is Here!

Food

Grandma’s Caramel Corn

So Thanksgiving has passed and so I'm sure you all know what that means. Yes, it's officially the Christmas season which means Christmas Music. If you know me, I'm sure you're yelling at your screen "but Ally, you've been listening to Christmas music since July" and yes, that's true, but now it's acceptable to listen to Christmas music … Continue reading Grandma’s Caramel Corn

Lifestyle

The People Behind My Smile

I was talking with Christina earlier this week about what the topic of this week's blog should be, and we were both pretty stumped. After a few minutes of fruitless deliberation and the consumption of a Holy Ground's Muffin, our conversation transitioned into what we were going to be doing over the upcoming break. Thanksgiving … Continue reading The People Behind My Smile

Adventures, Lifestyle

Travel Tunes

The perfect song playlist for those introspective, wanderlust-y adventures.

Lifestyle

Fall Favorites

My favorite fall accessories!

Food

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

More pumpkins! I did warn you guys that I had a small obsession with pumpkins in the fall, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to you guys that this week's post is about how to make Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins.  This treat it one of my favorites because, although you can make it as sweet … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Adventures

Seattle Visit

I've come up with the perfect entrepreneurial idea in the whole world. Someone needs to start selling individual pieces of gum to people by the Gum Wall in Seattle. I can't remember if I thought of this (probably not), or if one of my brothers did (this is the definitely the more likely probability), so … Continue reading Seattle Visit

Lifestyle

Pumpkin Passion

“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.” ― Sarah Guillory, Reclaimed

Adventures

Lily Lake

If you ever find yourself near Estes Park, Colorado then you must visit Lily Lake. It's about 45 minutes from Boulder and honestly is one of the most beautiful drives to even get to the lake, let alone the scenery surrounding the lake. My family has been going to this lake for years. I remember … Continue reading Lily Lake

Food

Coconut Popsicles 4 Different Ways

There's no better way to beat the summer heat than by enjoying a popsicle. So, since it reached 100 degrees this last week I figured it would be the perfect time to get a popsicle mold and make some of my own summer treats. Now some of you who know me, know that I'm a … Continue reading Coconut Popsicles 4 Different Ways

Adventures

Be Boulder

This summer has been packed with a lot of working and lounging and whining about how there is nothing to do in L-town. Which, admittedly is probably our fault that we haven't gone out and found stuff to do, but summer is about being lazy. Right? So, when the L-town Pal (as we like to … Continue reading Be Boulder