Maddy Banic and Her Story of Strength One word comes to mind when I think of Maddy Banic. Strength. Strength to overcome the hardest season of her life. She needed strength to return to her team and her school. Strength to pursue her passion when there are no guarantees. Lastly, [...]
Dad's Chewy Mint Brownies Chewy. Soft. Perfect. Why do these brownies rock? Well the mint makes them extrmely fresh tasting, and they are chewy inside while still having that top crunch that we all love. If you don't like mint, swap them out for some chopped [...]
Lightest Lemon Blueberry Scones Okay this is officially my go-to recipe for fresh, bright lemon blueberry scones, drizzled in sweet, creamy icing. These are perfect to take to a bridal shower, for an afternoon coffee snack, a fun brunch with friends, or maybe [...]
Pro swimmers are staying home & staying safe in quarantine. It is safe to say the past month has been insane for all professional swimmers. It's been overwhelming for everyone. Not just insane or overwhelming - unfathomable. It's hard to wrap my mind around how COVID-19 has really affected the [...]
Before you ask, yes, EVERYONE needs emergency savings. Including you. I recently turned 24 (woohoo!) and I am proud to say that I have been steadily working on my emergency savings account. My dad is a Certified Financial Planner, and my parents have been instilling this into my brain for [...]
Recently I have felt really inspired by the women that surround me, and have surrounded me for years in all seasons of life. Whether they swam, went to school with me, mentored me, or prayed for me, there are multiple women who have helped shape my life. Natalie Hinds is [...]
Being a part of someone’s pain is real and the worst. I think if I lacked the desire to be truly transparent I would name this post “To the One That I Hurt”. I highly doubt that many people want to admit they have hurt more than one person, let [...]
Today marks eighteen weeks since my first knee surgery and two weeks from my second surgery. Having two knee surgeries within four months is not something I would wish on anyone because of how many challenges I have faced. Every day I face something new. Whether it be learning how [...]
Body image issues among athletes are real. Body image conversations are sensitive and they are hard. However, they are super necessary and these issues are real. I know this because I struggle with it myself and so do my teammates. So do athletes everywhere. I see two versions of myself [...]