This topic can be sensitive for some, but worth addressing. I, Bryanna, have struggled with perfectionism nearly my whole life. It began as a young child and intensified in my teenage years. It fueled my ambition to have perfect grades, straight A’s, academic scholarships, admittance into higher ranked schools, fast track programs, graduating college in […]
My Blog
Perfectionism vs. Excellence
This topic can be sensitive for some, but worth addressing. I, Bryanna, have struggled with perfectionism nearly my whole life. It began as a young child and intensified in my teenage years. It fueled my ambition to have perfect grades, straight A’s, academic scholarships, admittance into higher ranked schools, fast track programs, graduating college in […]
Mental Health & The Battlefield of the Mind
Yes – I am back on the blog (Bryanna here). Maybe it was Mariah that sparked the fire when she decided it was time to show our faces again or maybe it was that I need to address the elephant in the room. Although not much has changed in the last few years, it seems […]
New Beginnings
Hello friends. Months have passed since I (Mariah) wrote a blog post. Today, in light of spring and Easter passing, I was inspired to write about new beginnings. Spring is one of my favorite seasons because it signals rebirth. I love watching the flowers blooms, grass turn green and sun shine brighter. When people think […]
Cinnamon Protein Bites
It’s been snowing in Texas over the past few days. It began with freezing rain, and lots of ice. Now we have snow for the second time this year. I have welcomed the snow, as I sometimes miss it from home. I don’t miss the sub-zero temperatures by any means, but having snow has made […]
Life & Apples Review
2021 is now well underway. I haven’t even written my post on what my word for the New Year is, even though I have my word. It seems life has shifted in many ways for me, where priorities have changed. I have had to focus my attention and time to other areas as I have […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Happy Monday!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited to share some yummy recipes to start this new week – a birthday week for me!! I actually can’t believe I am entering into another year of life. It doesn’t seem like another year has passed. Over the weekend I spent a lot of time meal prepping from protein […]
Festive GF Donuts: Apple Cider & Eggnog Flavored
It’s that time of year…..all things festive and holiday cheer everywhere! I always love to bake and bake and bake during this time of year. In our small space it’s not always easy or clean, but it’s still fulfilling. The Christmas season is one of my favorite. It’s the season of G I V I […]
Birth Story Baby #4
Well of course it would be over a month before anything was updated on the blog, but this time for good reason. I, Bryanna, was busy creating a human the past 9 months and then in the recent month having a child. Yes, our family grew by one more about a month ago. Marc and […]