Author: Austin Whatley

Alternatives to Going to the Gym While Social Distancing

Alternatives to Going to the Gym While Social Distancing

There is a lot going on right now in the midst of COVID-19 and many businesses are closing, operating in very limited capacity and having employees work from home. We are also all being encouraged to distance ourselves socially or remain at home. Being outside and or being active is a great way to social distance yourself, be healthy and connect with yourself and nature. This post is meant to provide some positivity, empowerment and to help fight being stir crazy during this time.

Dog Friendly Drought Resistant Plants

Dog Friendly Drought Resistant Plants

Here I am writing about plants again! 🙂 I am happy because this was a suggestion made by our friend Nicole who Brooke and I helped purchase a home recently. She opted to go for drought resistant plants to save time and money but realized quickly that some plants are extremely dangerous for pets to ingest. My goal for this is to provide a couple different posts about pet friendly plants out there and this post will focus specifically on drought resistant plants that are safe for our fur children. We have to keep our yards looking great and our babies safe!

Plants That Help Purify The Air in Your Home

Plants That Help Purify The Air in Your Home

I have been super obsessed with house plants recently and I have been doing quite a bit of reading on different plants and the care that they need. I then stumbled upon and began reading about some plants that can actually help clean the air in your home and I had to share!

Love is in The Air: Spending Valentine’s Day in Sacramento

Love is in The Air: Spending Valentine’s Day in Sacramento

Valentine’s Day is here once again and there is more to do in Sacramento than just have a romantic dinner. I did showcase a few spots for a nice dinner but there is so much more to do on this special day than just dine!

Yummy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies- 3 Ingredients

Yummy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies- 3 Ingredients

This recipe changed my life! I was browsing through YouTube when I came across a video by Clean and Delicious in which she was making three ingredient cookies using bananas. I had A TON of bananas so I watched the video. I was super impressed with how quick and effortless it was and I knew I had to make them and share it with you all!

Design Shows on Netflix That Will Get You Inspired

Design Shows on Netflix That Will Get You Inspired

Design inspiration is all around us but the great thing about tv shows is that is gives insight into the work that it takes to transform a space into something design worthy. These are some of the shows we are binging right now to help inspire our future projects for our own homes!

Celebrate the New Year in Sacramento

Celebrate the New Year in Sacramento

Celebrating with friends and family is a great way to start the new year off right! I have compiled this list as I was looking for events for myself to attend this year. These were some of the Sacramento events that sounded like fun and caught my eye. I even included one for teens because everyone deserves to have fun and ring in the new year! I wish everyone a safe and happy 2020!

Some of Our Favorite Holiday Cocktails

Some of Our Favorite Holiday Cocktails

With all the fun and chaos of the holiday season nothing goes better with relaxing by the fire than some cocktails! We wanted to branch out from more traditional seasonal beverages and provide some of our favorite holiday themed drinks that put a twist on some traditional cocktails. Try some of these recipes and share with us on social media!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe for the Holidays

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe for the Holidays

I wanted to share a recipe that my mom made for my brother and I around this time when we were growing up. It is pumpkin chocolate chip bread! It is great as an evening snack or a morning treat with coffee. It is a relatively simple recipe and only takes about an hour to bake. Let’s get started!

What to Bring for your Loan Application

What to Bring for your Loan Application

Talking with a loan officer in order to get pre approved for a loan is the first and most important step in the home buying process. This can be an intimidating and vulnerable process, but working with the right lender can help make the process streamline and comfortable. To make the process even easier, here is a list of the important things to bring when meeting with your loan officer to see what you qualify for: