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I'm Nikki, mom to twinlets & furbaby, firefighter wife, & seeker of silver linings. This is a behind-the-scenes look at my life-long obsessions of beauty {hairstylist}, fitness {former chubby child}, style {shopaholic} & everything in between. I hope you stay awhile and find something that inspires you!

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Beachwaver FAQs: ALL the Answers (Plus How-to Videos!)

It still shocks me when someone says — with bewilderment in their eyes — it turns on its own!? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Yes, the Beachwaver does, in fact, turn on its own. And yes, I am that "lazy" that I, as a stylist...

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Drunken Cranberries Recipe: The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Any time I can lace a dish with alcohol — especially for the holidays — well, sign me right on up. You're going to want to make a triple

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CREAM PIE SHAKEOLOGY

Growing up, I was never a fan of bananas—not banana cream pie, banana foster or even {gasp} sliced bananas in my cereal. I've since come...

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY {SHAKEOLOGY} TIME

After my first ShakeO bowl I was h o o k e d. Now I rarely sip a ShakeO from a glass - but rather spoon it from a bowl! And since I...

#BLIZZARD2016: SURVIVING JONAS

Oh sweet naive girl. When Jonas first started to trickle down I was as giddy as a 6-year-old. It was the first real snowfall of the year...

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND QUINOA BAKE

It doesn't get easier than pulled chicken in the crockpot and five ingredients {plus some seasonings} thrown into a casserole dish. It...

COMFORT CROCKPOT FOOD: BALSAMIC "PANTRY" CHICKEN

If you're on the east coast right now, you are getting slammed with dreary, rain-soaking, want-to-stay-in-bed-all-day weather {Thanks,...

STRAWBERRY SHAKEOLOGY: ACAI BOWL STYLE

First it was chalky Slimfast shakes, then it was juice bars serving green grain in a cup with a straw...and then, then ShakeO came onto...

BANANA OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE SHAKEOLOGY

Here I go again, shaming Shakeology and turning one of my favorite desserts into a *nutritious* shake! Read it [the ingredients] and...

CHOCOLATE COVERED BERRIES MILKSHAKE-O

Again, I feel like I'm totally abusing Shakeology. It's touted as this super healthy, nutrient p a c k e d shake, and I'm shaming it by...

TROPICAL PARADISE "SWIRLY" SHAKEOLOGY

I know I'm usually on here touting about my love of nutrition, health & fitness, but the truth is... I have a very deceiving love affair...

SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE IT OFF: CREAMY VANILLA STRAWBERRY BANANA SHAKEOLOGY

I know I am SO late to this shake party, but I just never hopped on the Shakeology train, until now! 1.) Because I loathe the thought of...

SUMMER SHANDY LEMON OREO CUPCAKES

It's a hot Summer day, you hear a lawn mower in the distance, you smell a grill firing up, your mouth starts salivating, and all you can...

FANCY FINGER FOOD FOR A HEALTHY GIRL'S PARTY

When I was told that I wouldn't be involved in any aspect of my 30th birthday, my mind started racing... But, but, what about the decor?!...

PINK CHAMPAGNE CUPCAKES FOR YOUR VALENTINE

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share my super sweet {in taste & gesture} Pink Champagne Cupcake Recipe!...

DEEMED "THE BEST CHILI ON EARTH"

Let me preface this post with a big fat two-part disclaimer: 1.) I am N O T a chef, cook or nutritionist. I credit my food-making...

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