It has been a week. We've been busy with work, school, and oh yes, my son getting absolutely bogged down by Influenza B. We have all been feeling the effects of being on fever watch, not sleeping or at least not sleeping comfortably, and just the general frustrations of trying to be a functioning adult … Continue reading sunday snow day reset
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things that bring me joy
(in no particular order): my family laughter my kid my dog (and all dogs really!) baking bread (and then eating it!) books and reading libraries pizza (it’s our official family food!) Thanksgiving Day CVT ice cream (if you know, you know!) singing loudly in the car snowstorms (when I don’t have to drive in it!) … Continue reading things that bring me joy
meal prep: italian pasta salad
I don’t like cold food. Never have really. I much prefer my food to be hot. With that said, I am absolutely IN LOVE with this Italian pasta salad. It's been a good dish to have in the fridge on a day when I just don't feel like putting anything together or may not be … Continue reading meal prep: italian pasta salad
my baking bucket list
I am not an experienced baker by any means. The extent of my prior baking experience consisted of buying a box of cake mix or brownies and voila! A pan of tastiness just like that! When the pandemic came, I found myself really into old episodes of The Great British Baking Show and thinking, "how … Continue reading my baking bucket list
a second home
2025 will be the year of rediscovering my writing and creativity. It’s all been laying dormant in my brain for far too long. With that, I have been curious about Substack for awhile and have decided to make it the second home for content that you can find here, plus some added tidbits. The neat … Continue reading a second home
meal prep: roasted vegetables
photo credit: me Ever since I was a kid, I've loved vegetables. Carrots and celery were always my jam. I dabbled in broccoli and would eat the edges off the cucumbers. Lately though, some days I'm like a two year old and the very thought of eating vegetables makes me cringe. It's been a struggle … Continue reading meal prep: roasted vegetables
fire alarm social
*The below first appeared on Hey Holl on June 11, 2010. It's always been one of my favorites. Enjoy! First time it happened, we lived on Biscayne in the heart of "beautiful" NMB. Second time was in the illustrious "City of Excellence." Now, in the quiet hallow of the plantation, it has happened yet again. … Continue reading fire alarm social
update your bookmarks!
Photo by picjumbo.com on Pexels.com I've moved! You can now find yours truly at lifebyholl.com. (no more WP extension!) Update those bookmarks and keep following along. I'm glad that you are here.
we made it
New Year’s Eve. The point in the year where we see everyone reflecting on all of their great achievements of the previous 12 months. I’m not here to do that. Instead, I’m here to congratulate you. “Congratulate me for what? This year has been a shit show, Holly.” Yes, it was. But, we made it. … Continue reading we made it
strike the match
I always love when this comes up in my Memories every year. It serves as my reminder that anything can happen in life; you just have to be brave enough to take that step. 10 years ago, I decided to quit a well-paying job in order to pack my entire life into my Ford Focus … Continue reading strike the match
i’m still here
Photo by Caleb Oquendo on Pexels.com Well, clearly my goal of getting back into writing during the pandemic didn't quite turn out the way that I had planned. Life kind of snuck in there and did it's life thing. I'm still here shaking everything around in my brain and will hopefully bring you all some … Continue reading i’m still here
week one
Week one of my new journey is in the books! I tried to focus mainly on making smarter food choices, portion control and mindless munching. With those few changes, I’m down almost 3 pounds. Small steps, right? 🙂 My focus this week is to be more active. I started the Barre Blend workout program this … Continue reading week one
the back half book list
Before coronavirus and homeschooling were the 2020 norm, I had resolved to read more books this year. I've always loved books. A self-proclaimed book nerd, I was the kid that always had a book. I would even take one when I'd go out to eat with my grandma and her "Breakfast Club," which in hindsight … Continue reading the back half book list
and so it begins…again
newb: slang term for a novice or newcomer, or somebody inexperienced in a profession or activity. That's me. I've been down this road before. Many, many, MANY times before. There have been many "I'll start on Monday" or "I'll start on the 1st of the month." I'll start and it'll last for a week and … Continue reading and so it begins…again
enough is enough
This week has been unlike anything that I've ever seen. The country is raging with anger, sadness, pain, and frustration. Once again, a black man has lost his life at the hands of the police. For nearly nine minutes, Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into the back of George Floyd's neck, as he lay face … Continue reading enough is enough
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