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Anna Mae’s Red Wine Blackberry Plum Spritzer with ALDI

Browned Butter + Garlic Lemon Shrimp

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But they were criminals. But she wasn’t a he

But they were criminals.
But she wasn’t a hero.
But it was proven in a court of law.
But the main stream media...
But there was drug activity.
But he had a record.
But he was on drugs.
But the officer was afraid for his life.
But they didn’t obey the commands.
But they ran.
But they reached.
But they stole.
But the officers acted within the law.
But they found the force was justified.
But they were proven not guilty.
But her family got $12 million.
But the evidence was clear.
But this was just wrong place, wrong time
Her death was sad and all BUT...

BUT THIS:

These lack compassion
These lack empathy
These lack “love your neighbor”
These lack “mourn with those who mourn”

Jesus never said “You get what you deserve.”
He said we’ll get what we don’t deserve.
He said “Today you’ll be with me in paradise.”
To a criminal.
A known and admitted criminal.
In Jesus’ own agony, He STILL found room for compassion.

Where is the God in us?

Lord....help us to be more like you. #BREONNATAYLOR

I literally can’t stop hanging out in my stairwe

I literally can’t stop hanging out in my stairwell. 😂 Have you ever done that? You finish decorating a space and suddenly it’s your favorite place to be? No cap- I am literally writing this while sitting on the floor in this tiny 7x4 foot space and Lucy is right next to me lounging in the sunlight 😂 it’s our new She Shed. And I may or may not have fallen asleep for 20 minutes in the same spot while answering DM’s yesterday 😂 Head to my stories and I’ll show you. Plus I’ll link this jewelry I’m wearing- It’s by @able and they are a company doing good things like trying to end poverty for women. Love what they do! Anyway, Happy Fall and I’ll see you in stories! #ablepartner (and my code for Able is always ANNA20)

Are you guys ready for this cooler weather? It was

Are you guys ready for this cooler weather? It was in the 40’s this morning! What’s it like where you are? As I promised last night, I’m trying on a few sweaters in my stories! Head up there now to see some Fall looks (including some denim and boots!) from @evereveofficial - and tell me which look is your fave??! One or Two? #everevepartner
http://liketk.it/2X3nq #liketkit @liketoknow.it

It’s almost here and it really FEELS like it. I

It’s almost here and it really FEELS like it. I went INNN today- I sat on my updated Fall porch, wore my new favorite sweater, rocked my O&J Fall polish (JJ) made my favorite pot roast... annnnnd I am watching the Seahawks play as I type this. Rob is yelling at the TV....along with my oldest son, who is yelling in unison via FaceTime 🙄 (I wish you could hear them.... actually I might secretly document this in stories because they are crazy 😂)

Today sealed the deal: IT’S FALL...almost. What do you think the number one most loved thing about Fall is? Tell us all below in the comments and let’s find out! Tomorrow, stay tuned because I’m going to be trying on some great sweaters and boots in my stories. See you then, and let’s see if I can catch my men yelling in stories tonight. 🤫

God is working on me. Always. This is what He has

God is working on me. Always. This is what He has been showing me lately, and it’s changing me. Happy Friday, my friends. 🤍 #SWIPE

It is done, my friends. My stairwell DIY!🙌🏾

It is done, my friends. My stairwell DIY!🙌🏾 Not gonna lie- I got nervous for a second after I painted the arch. My kids said it looked like a portal into some scary place. 😂😂 But I think it came together! Don’t you? I hope you followed along in stories to see the transformation, and remember to watch my stories this week as I introduce you to some amazing people who are sharing their own DIY projects!

Everything in this pic is linked in my LIKEtoKNOW.it so follow me over there, and if you need a little tutorial on how to use it let me know! http://liketk.it/2WDbW #liketkit @liketoknow.it

This was my attempt at depicting self care 😂 an

This was my attempt at depicting self care 😂 and now I’m laughing because I realized I have paint speckles on my arm in this pic! But no lie, updating things around the house is one big part of my self care. It feels really good to see a vision come to fruition. It’s been too many weeks since I’ve shared a home project with you and I missed it!! I’ll be sharing a fun little wall DIY tomorrow in my stories along with some amazing women and I can’t wait for you to see!

Are you good at taking care of yourself? Or are you last on your list? Years ago I made a decision that I’d never go to bed without washing my face. That was a first step in taking better care of myself. But ever since I started writing down my skincare regimens and incorporating things like at home peels and microneedling, I’ve been even more consistent when it comes to the health of my skin.

A lot of you have taken screen shots of the regimens (in my highlights under “skin regimens”) and so many of you asked how to wash and care for your dermaroller. Tonight in my stories I’ll be showing you how to clean and store yours, and how often you should replace it. Join me later this evening and share below what you’re doing today to take care of yourself!

You never know the full impact of your actions. I

You never know the full impact of your actions. I was always going to Trader Joe’s for flowers and one of you mentioned that I should follow Christina of @theflowerladyotr. I did.

One day when I was craving flowers, I remembered her. I made a last second decision to drive into the city and I messaged Christina on the way. I asked if she had flowers available. She did! That was such a perfect, hot summer day and the flowers brought me great joy, especially since they were grown with love- in dirt she toiled with her very own hands.

I’ve talked about her a few times on here since that day. I had the opportunity to see what she is doing for the neighborhood gardens in Cincinnati, like The People’s Garden in OTR. She helps to raise funds for the garden and she teaches youth and families from the area how to grow their own flowers and foods (when she started it was a food desert). She is helping to keep the garden flourishing for the community.

Last week when I picked up some flowers, she told me that before I DM’d her on that hot summer day, her business was struggling. I had no idea! At the very moment when she was feeling discouraged and unsure about everything, I happened to message her for flowers. Because of our relationship, her business picked up dramatically, and she has renewed hope and new vision for her garden business.

I love a good domino effect and it’s so beautiful to me that one of you started it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I got pretty flowers plus garden advice and a chance to volunteer, and Christina got hope and a boost in her business.... and some of you have been able to enjoy her beautiful flowers, as well.

Keep sharing the small businesses that you love with your friends and family. You never know what impact it might have! Tag some of your favorite small businesses below!

#supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #cincinnati #cincinnatiblogger #ohio #ohiobloggers #cincinnatismallbusiness

Y’all, I woke up one day, looked at my underwear

As you might know, Rob makes me coffee every morni

As you might know, Rob makes me coffee every morning and now I get to return the favor.... except I’m faster. 😂🙌🏾 #ad

We love cold brew coffee in the summer, and when @krogerco reached out to say that new @starbucks Cold Brew Concentrates are now available in their stores, I decided to try them. They’re available in the coffee aisle in both single-serve and multi-serve. Just pour a little over ice and add water – I’m in!! It’s smooth with subtle and sweet chocolate notes. Rob had his, and now he’s taking a bottle to keep at work :)

We love the Signature Black, and I’m having mine with a little non-dairy creamer, but you can add whatever flavors or sweeteners you like to make it your own! These even come in a Caramel Dolce flavor.

Head to my stories to see how easy it is to make at home! #STARBUCKSATKROGER

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