A Lifestyle Blog by Brandi Hull
Pregnancy. It’s likely been the most wild experience I’ve had yet in life. After my miscarriage last year, I wanted time to heal and allow myself to consider having children as something that would possibly happen in the future. I didn’t want to pressure myself, I chose not to have further fertility testing or treatments […]
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I missed the celebration yesterday of World Carbonara Day! I cooked this several weeks ago with store bought spaghetti, but I will definitely be making this with my new KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press. Spaghetti Carbonara is a traditional Roman dish that brings together some of my favorite ingredients in such a beautiful way. Pasta, pancetta, […]
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As Spring finally appears to be upon us, I’m realizing this is the second year in a row that I will not be packing, moving, and unpacking. It’s been such a nice change for me to put down roots and have a home that I don’t feel the need to leave at the end of […]
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I remember going to Olive Garden as a teenager and wanting to work there solely for the free food. I loved the pasta entrees and the Chicken Parmesan, but my usual order was soup, salad and breadsticks. I would alternate between the Chicken Gnocchi soup and the Zuppa Toscana. Last year, I finally made my […]
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With Small Business Saturday just around the corner, I’ve complied some of my favorite self-started businesses to shop from. Although some have grown into mega-successful companies they started out small – built on trust, loyalty and appreciation for their customers. Not to mention, they give back to their communities. I understand that giving a Starbucks […]
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While I am still processing the last two and a half months and all that has happened, I know it’s time to share my story. I first want to state that while I am sharing many details which could be emotionally triggering if you’ve experienced a miscarriage, my goal is to help educate and share […]
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When I was asked to do a segment for live TV, I answered yes without really thinking about what I was getting into. I will share the link to the segment in this blog post once it airs, and I’m so excited because I honestly only remember half of what I said! Ha! I’ve never […]
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Arizona has been on my bucket list of US states to visit for many years. My mom moved to Phoenix as a teenager and went to high school there. I’ve seen so many amazing pictures from family, friends, and strangers on Pinterest that have shared their own experiences. The furthest west that I had previously […]
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It’s no secret that I love to shop small and support local businesses. I also love having one of a kind pieces that are unique. I’ve learned SO much about clothing and styles from my BFF, Olivia. She has curated her entire closet by hand using ethically sourced fabric – a talent I certainly would […]
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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely noticed my Sunday stories consisting of a lot of food! I’ve mentioned before that we’ve been dedicating our Sundays to “Meals Around the World” or “International Sundays” and it’s been SO much fun! We’ve had Italian night and made homemade Gnocchi which is always a popular dish. […]
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