Hello, hello! I’m back with a new favorites post and this one is a 2-in-1 that includes everything I loved during the months of December and January! Many of these items were gifts that I received for Christmas. Two common themes with this favorites edition are health/self-care and stationary - two things I hold near and dear to my heart. Keep reading to see my favorite things that kicked off the new year!
Read more3 Awesome Templates That Will Help You Stay Extra Organized // Free Access + Downloads
Hello everyone! I am excited to share 3 templates I created that help me stay organized and be on top of my planning game. The templates I’ve created are perfect for any student that has tons of important dates and deadlines to keep track of, including assignments, quizzes, exams, practicals, meetings, and more. Not only are they great for students, but they are also great for anyone who just wants to add a little more organization to their life!
Read moreFestive Peppermint Chocolate Cake Recipe!
Happy Sunday everyone! Despite the madness surrounding COVID and all that jazz, I hope 2020 is off to a great start for you (and luckily I now have some extra time on my hands to share a bunch of new, exciting blog posts). My first blog post of the new year will be a super yummy cake recipe that you HAVE to try. This cake was my last creation of 2019 and was a total hit with my entire family. Literally… every last crumb vanished in the blink of an eye. I joked around and said I would name this the ‘Merry Thiccc-Mint’ Cake because it tastes like a giant, decadent thin mint cookie but is extra THICCC!
Read moreChristmas Gift Wrapping 2019
Happy New Year’s Eve! I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and enjoyed any other holidays or fun traditions you celebrate! I’m a festive fanatic and love the holiday season so so much. So, I’m super excited to share my annual Christmas gift wrapping with you all!
Read moreNovember Favorites // 'Tis the Season!
Happy Monday, friends! I’m back at it again with my my next monthly favorites post - and it’s another pretty festive one! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! As soon as Halloween is over, I always want to start getting in the Christmas spirit right away and begin decking out my home with Christmas decor. Trust me… I would start on November 1st. However, I really really love fall and try to savor it for as long as I can during the month of November.
Read more30 Perfect Holiday, Birthday, or "Just Because" Gift Ideas for a PT Student!
‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for perfect last-minute Christmas or holiday gift ideas for a PT student, then you’ve come to the right place! The gift ideas I’ll be sharing are a mix of meaningful, thoughtful, functional, and punny. They would also make for great birthday gifts or items to send in a “just because” package to let them know that you’re thinking about them. The majority of the items can be ordered through Amazon Prime or Etsy or purchased at a store near you.
Read moreOctober Favorites // Fall/Halloween Edition!
Hi friends - happy Saturday! I am back with my my next monthly favorites post and this one is definitely my favorite one yet. I am totally obsessed with fall and the holiday season - AND my birthday is on Halloween! So, I am always extra festive during this time of the year and am excited to share my recent favorites with you all. Keep reading to see the top 10 things I loved during the month of October!
Read moreSeptember Favorites // 10 Random Things I'm Loving Right Now!
Hello, hello - happy Sunday! I am back with my my next monthly favorites post! I have to admit - I am extra excited for this one because it is all kinds of festive. I love holidays and fall is my absolute favorite season, so September is my second favorite month after October. Keep reading to see some of the things I have been loving lately!
Read moreKristi and Matt // The Story of Their Proposal and Engagement Shoot
High school - that’s where it all began. I first met Kristi when we played on a travel volleyball team together back in 2009. Kristi and Matt? They are high school sweethearts and started dating their freshman year of high school. So, although I met Matt through Kristi, I have known them both for almost ten years. Ten years!!
Read moreBack-to-School Grocery Haul // Meal Prep with Me!
Happy back-to-school season, y’all! I am back in Winchester (VA) and just started my second year of physical therapy school. The best part about it? My fridge is looking extra full and happy right now. WOOHOO! I’m excited to be sharing this grocery haul with you guys, which includes items from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Aldi! I live in a small town that doesn’t have my favorite grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, so I made sure to stock up on what I needed before heading back to start the semester.
Read moreAugust Favorites // 10 Random Things I'm Loving Right Now!
Hi everyone! I’ve been wanting to start doing these kinds of posts for a while now and am excited for my first one! I’ll be starting a tradition to share a ‘favorites’ post at the end of every month. These posts will include random things that I loved that month, like nifty Amazon purchases, awesome store finds, food, music, and more!
Read moreHaving a Dog in PT School
Hi everyone! I have received a lot of questions about having a dog in PT school, so today’s post will be all about that. A common trend I’m hearing is that a lot of fellow dog moms and dads are concerned about having their pup with them at school. Is it difficult? Is it too time-consuming in such an intense program? Do I have extra time to spend with my dog? Do I recommend having them with you? This may or may not just be an excuse for me to show off some super cute pictures of my dog… no I’m kidding. Keep reading for the inside scoop!
Read moreThe Summer of Smoothie Bowls // What I Love to Put in My Bowls + Some of My Favorite Combinations!
Hello and happy Monday! I’m super excited to share some of my favorite smoothie bowl combinations with you all! I think smoothie bowls are the most pretty, fun, and colorful way to squeeze a nutritious meal into your day. There’s so many different ways you can be creative with smoothie bowls. Although I do have my go-to favorites, I love mixing them up and creating something a little different with each one.
Read moreHow I Stay Organized in PT School!
Hello, hello! Today I am sharing 7 ways I stay organized in PT school. Being a PT student can be a bit hectic at times (or all of the time… actually), so staying organized is one of the key things that will help keep you on top of your game. Keeping track of important dates and deadlines is so so important with all of the assignments, quizzes, exams, practicals, meetings, and more that come along with PT school. So, if you’re interested to see how I stay on top of all of these things (as well as how I like to organize my notes), just keep reading!
Read moreMy First Clinical Experience // Outpatient Orthopedics (with a Little Bit of Acute Care)
I completed my first clinical experience at an outpatient orthopedic clinic during the second semester of my first year (spring 2019). Our clinic days were on Tuesdays and lasted for 10 weeks. We did not have any classes on clinic days and my typical clinic day usually lasted from around 8:00 AM to 5:00 or 6:00 PM (depending on how the day went/how much documentation still needed to be completed at the end of the day).
Read moreMy First Year of PT School! // A Recap of 1st Year, Highlights, and A Glimpse of what 2nd Year Will Look Like
Well, it’s official - I survived my first year of PT school! I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. I just finished my official first year and am so excited to be a rising second-year student in fall of 2019. This post is dedicated to sharing a general overview and recap of the classes I’ve completed and will be taking in future semesters, as well as a few highlights from the year.
Read moreAlyssa and Isaiah are Engaged! // Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Engagement Session
It’s official - Alyssa and Isaiah are engaged! This stunning couple met during their freshman year of college in November of 2016 at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and have shared a beautiful love story ever since. This past week, they came to Richmond, VA to visit Isaiah’s family (Isaiah is my best friend Charisma’s little brother).
Read moreBlood Supply Drawings // The Upper Extremity
Hello, hello! Happy Monday! The spring semester is right around the corner and I’m so excited to get back in action with anatomy. During my first semester of DPT school anatomy, we covered the upper extremity. I started tackling muscles before I even started school and shared my whole-body muscle drawings in this post, which was more of a hit then I ever imagined it would be.
Read moreFluffy Belgian Waffles with the Works
Hello everyone - Happy New Year! I hope that 2019 is off to an amazing start for you! My first blog post of the new year will be a super yummy waffle recipe for you to try. I made these waffles for brunch on Christmas Eve and will definitely be making them again soon (like today lol) because they are SO, SO TASTY!
Read moreChristmas Gift Wrapping 2018
And just like that… the most wonderful time of the year has come to a close. I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and enjoyed any other holidays or fun traditions you celebrate! The holiday season is my absolute favorite and I’m always so sad when it ends. This year was one for the books - heaps of holiday cheer and festivities and family fun and I’m excited to share my annual Christmas gift wrapping with you all!
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