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Tackling one restaurant // brunch spot in Jacksonville at a time

Fashion, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Personal Look Book, Travel Adventures

A Valentines Day to Remember <3

February 18, 2015 by

This post is a little late, but I guess it’s better late than never. :) I love that Valentines Day fell on a Saturday this year! It was the perfect day here in Florida, consisting of beautiful 70 degree weather without a single cloud in the sky. It’s like Mother Nature knew Dj and I needed a day to just be together. First thing in the morning, we exchanged gifts. While most girls get flower bouquets for this special day, I get a cake pop bouquet. He just knows me tooooo well.. ;) Cake pops are my weakness! Especially these ones from Starbucks. It’s safe to say that I have my fix for awhile! We went to a quick lunch at our favorite go-to restaurant, Miller’s Ale House. We split the calamari and I…

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Eating Out, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Travel Adventures

#TreatYourSelfSunday- Another Broken Egg Cafe & Thanksgiving Weekend

December 7, 2014 by

I’m a big fan of brunch. I don’t know how exactly to describe the love that I have for this meal besides saying that it is probably in the top 5 favorite things I enjoy doing in life. Yes, seriously. We recently just had Another Broken Egg Cafe open up here in Jacksonville, so we thought we’d give it a try. It has now become one of my absolute favorites! Dj, Tyler, and I went right before Thanksgiving weekend. Dj and I took our friend, Kristen, when we got back (yes, we were that obsessed). I ordered an omelet called ‘Hey Lucy!’ It had avocado, breakfast chorizo, sautéed onions & green chilies with Cheddar-Jack (although I subbed goat cheese- my latest obsession). I also ordered coffee. They come in the cutest mugs! I think…

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Eating Out, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life

Miller’s Ale House

October 27, 2014 by

This weekend was so fun, I told Monday it could wait, but apparently it didn’t listen to me. :) Friday, Dj, Tyler, and I went to the Navy Air Show at the Naval base down here. Dj and Tyler work there, so we were able to go during the day on Friday for a “family & friends” day, which was great because there weren’t that many people there. But more on this in a post to follow later! We’re all pretty obsessed at the moment with Miller’s Ale House. The restaurant/bar is about 5 minutes from our apartment, so it’s easy and convenient. They also have great drink specials and a menu packed with variety. They have locations all over. They are mostly located in Florida, but they have a few other establishments sprinkled…

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Fitness, JAXplore, My Playlists, Workout Plans

Getting Active

October 25, 2014 by

Since graduating from college this past December and moving to Florida, I’ve been unpleasantly surprised by the sudden change of inactivity in my life. West Virginia University has a gorgeous campus. You could (and would) walk anywhere and everywhere in that town. It was also extremely hilly, so without realizing it, you were working different muscles. Now, I need to drive to work, sit at a computer desk for 8.5 hours, drive home, watch some TV and cook dinner, then go to sleep. My activity level did a complete 180 and I can feel the difference immensely not only physically, but mentally as well. To help this, I’m finding ways to adjust my daily behavior to bring constant activity back into my life. I’ll do a separate post later on about how to bring…

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Breakfast, Drinks, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Recipe Box, Travel Adventures

Weekend Update/ Typical Breakfast!

May 18, 2014 by

Happy weekend! Dj’s the cutest! While away in working in California this past week, he had my favorite flowers sent to me. :) So grateful for such a caring, sweet guy in my life! I was nervous that these 10 days that he is gone would be spent bored and making myself crazy. I know a lot of people cherish being alone, but I hate it. Luckily, I have made some great friends down here who I’ve spent all week with! Thank goodness for them! Yesterday, my friend Linsey and I went to Georgia to see her family. Her brother lives on the water and it was 90 degrees, so it was a really beautiful day. I love this stuff! Angry Orchard has an elderflower flavor that is my absolute favorite. Perfect for these…

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Dinner, Friends & Family, JAXplore, Lunch, My Life, Recipe Box, Sides, Snacking, Travel Adventures

Homemade Whole Grain Mac and Cheese & a Whole Bunch of Random!

May 13, 2014 by

I know I’ve been so awful and neglectful lately! As you may know, I am now a “big girl” and have a real job. I’m a Marketing Specialist/ PR Rep, so 97% of the day is spent online. SO, once I get home, I’ve been sideways staring at my laptop, leaving it lonely on my living room table. That’s all changing today, though! I’m officially back. :) This past weekend, Dj brought me to the PGA Players Championship golf tour. He sometimes gets away with having golf on the tv, and it bores me to sleep. So, needless to say, my anticipations for the event were low. After making friends with the bartender, however, my feelings all changed! ;) He sure made a mean Bloody Mary! Watching golf in person is completely different, as…

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Dinner, Dressings & Marinades, Friends & Family, JAXplore, Lunch, My Life, Recipe Box, Sides, Snacking, Travel Adventures

Sun Dried Tomato Grilled Chicken Salads! (& some very important visitors!)

March 23, 2014 by

Can I add “Really Freaking Good Salad Maker” to my resume? ;) Dj and I have had a stream of non-stop visitors these past 3 weeks. We’ve had so much fun. Moving alone to Florida, we’ve had our moments of home-sickness, so having friends visit really has helped! Two of my very best friends since we moved onto the same dorm room floor our freshman year of college, Katie and Danielle, were the second wave! It was so nice to see them. It was like a little glimpse of home. :) We spent our days on the beach taking in all of the strong Florida sun! The next group was one of my best friends I worked at the American Embassy in London last summer, Mina! I hadn’t ever hung out with her on…

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