How was your Christmas? Mine was wonderful and tiring. It's always great spending time with family and we had a packed three days. We are now enjoying some much needed time off work and checking some to do's off our list. Peanut is tired too! I got some wonderful gifts that I am really excited to… Continue reading Christmas and 2015 Goals Recap
I made some really delicious creamy chicken noodle soup the other night! I followed a recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction but of course adapted it to be gluten free. The seasoning for the soup was delicious, and it made my house smell like stuffing, hence the name I'm giving it.... Thanksgiving Chicken Noodle Soup. I… Continue reading Gluten Free “Thanksgiving’ Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Good morning everyone! It has been a good start to the day! I got up when I actually set my alarm to (it has been a struggle with the darker mornings) and took Peanut on a walk. We have such awesome greenbelts in our neighborhood and a creek that runs through it. Peanut was ready… Continue reading Running, Weights, and Pesto Salmon
Happy Friday everyone! It was a really busy week for me at work, especially Thursday! I still have some recaps from Monday that I haven't shared. Over the weekend I received my new planner in the mail! I'm a super nerd when it comes to organizing, and I was ready to bust out a new… Continue reading Getting Organized & Lunch at Start Restaurant
A tiny cold front came through last night! It was 65 degrees this morning and wonderful. I'm sad it won't last but I am grateful for this little taste of fall in Texas. Fall weather always has me craving soups. One of my go to soup recipes is an adaptation from The Pioneer Woman. Normally,… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
It was closet clean out day! One of my summer goals was to clean out my closet so that it's not only easier to get ready each day, but because I knew there were items in my closet that I never wear. It took about 3 hours for Nick and I to clear out both… Continue reading Closet Clean Out & Summer Salads
I'm just discovering the awesomeness that is Bloglovin, so I've decided to start a new segment on Ashley Anchored! Each month, I plan to highlight one blog that inspires me and helps me refocus on my goals. For July, I wanted to highlight a blogger that I've been following long before Bloglovin. Every now and then,… Continue reading Blogs I’m Loving… on Bloglovin
Sundays are our grocery shopping days. I love to plan out the week ahead, and it not only saves us money, but ensures that we are less wasteful with what we bought. I always make sure to eat something before heading to the grocery store, otherwise I end up on the chip aisle, and it's all… Continue reading Weekly Planning: Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep
Mornings have become my favorite part of the day, but they didn't use to be.... Before I figured out my ideal morning routine, I used any excuse to get back into bed. Now that my days are more hectic, I utilize my mornings to ensure I start the day out right. I feel like this… Continue reading Up & Out: How Morning Routines Can Change Your Lifestyle
Cherries can do really awesome things for your body. They are rich in antioxidants which help repair damage done to your cells, and can help ward of cancer cells from forming. They are also really delicious, which is why I decided to make them the star of my smoothie yesterday morning. I've been experimenting with… Continue reading Healthy Cherry Peach Smoothie
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