** This post is sponsored by Gooder Foods** Let me just start by saying: I CANNOT COOK TO SAVE MY LIFE. I mean that. I can’t even make a sandwich taste good! I remember when I was younger, my dad (who is incredible in the kitchen) would always want help cooking dinner, and it was … Read moreGetting Back To The Good with Goodles
Thank you ALK for sponsoring this post. Take control of your allergies today! You know how everyone always tells you to make sure you take time to “stop and smell the flowers”? Well, what if the flowers make your nose run and your head hurt and make you feel like you have a full blown … Read moreFiguring Out My Allergies with AllergyHomeFree.com
Thank you Milk-Bone for sponsoring this post. Show your dog just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day! I can’t believe we’re celebrating Birdie’s rescu-a-versary! Adopt-a-versary? Gotcha Day? Whatever it’s called, I can’t believe it’s already here. We adopted Birdie (which you can read all about here) January 22nd 2019, just about a month … Read moreMy Furry Valentine
ALRIGHT LADIES, time to talk about gut health ONCE AGAIN! That’s right - I’m still learning new things, I’m still trying new products, and I’m still trying to get it RIGHT. The fun thing about my digestive issues is that I’m still figuring out it’s many triggers and I’m always on the look out for … Read moreHerholistic Probiotics - A Story on Gut Health
This post has been sponsored by Cat’s Pride®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You know that VERY cheesy saying, “I didn’t rescue my fur baby, they rescued me.” I hate that saying but OMG, it’s true! I’ve only ever had rescue animals (duh, why buy from a breeder when there are so many … Read moreAdopt Don’t Shop with Cat’s Pride®
Planning the biggest day of my life during a pandemic was definitely NOT my plan. And if you know me, you know I’m a planner (HELLOOOOO anxiety!). So how exactly have I been dealing with this? My friends say “so well”, but the truth is I’m not okay every day. I have “F it” moments … Read moreWedding Planning During a Pandemic
Hi everyone! Long time no blog. My last post on here was about adopting Birdie, and since then I’ve had SO many things to talk about, but so little time. Up until recently, we’ve been in a time in the entertainment industry called “pilot season”. It’s a time where all the TV networks release their … Read moreManaging Anxiety During Times of Uncertainty
Let me start by saying - I’m a cat person. I always have been! Growing up we had several cats and I’ve always been really drawn to their quiet and mysterious nature. Not that I don’t love dogs - I’ve just never experienced one for my own so I wasn’t quite sure what being a … Read moreAdopting Birdie
This post is sponsored by Renew Life, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. We’re back with another episode of “Jillian Talks About Gut Health!” Exciting right?! If you read my last blog post which can be found here, you know that I’ve taken the last several months really trying to perfect … Read moreMy Journey With Renew Life
It’s officially been a year since my diagnosis. A year full of growth, knowledge, and many ups and downs that have lead me to this point. On December 20th, 2019 (yep, my birthday!), was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and IBS-D. In case you missed this, you can read about it here. I’ve said it … Read moreThe Mind | Gut Connection
WOW, it’s a new decade! How insane is that! If you’re a social media user, you’ve probably seen an influx of pictures and memories from the past 10 years flooding people’s timelines. What a great excuse to look back on our past and see all the ways in which we’ve grown! I consider myself a … Read moreCheers To A New Decade
Today, I turn 28 years old. And today, I can say I finally feel like I’ve arrived. I finally feel successful. Sounds a little silly, right? I mean I was on a TV show so why am I feeling successful now? Why not when I was 18 years old… living the dream? Well, because at … Read moreAnother Trip Around The Sun
**This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ferrero Group. The opinions and text are all mine. I gotta say, for as much as I love throwing a good party, I also love being invited to one! You guys already know that Halloween is really my thing, and that usually ends up … Read moreCelebrating the Hostess with the Mostess with Ferrero
Thank you LG for sponsoring this post. Let me drop a knowledge bomb on you okay, guys? TIME IS SPEEDING UP. Alright…maaaaaybe that’s not entirely true….I might just be getting old. But nonetheless, my late twenties has me feeling like I never have a second to breathe and I’m really looking for ways to … Read moreMaximize Time, Minimize Mess
There’s no possible way to sit down and write this blog without telling you everything that went into it. As you guys know from reading my venue blog, Marty and I are getting married next October in the high desert. We’ve been in love with this place separately for years, but together since our very … Read moreOur Engagement Shoot
This blog post is sponsored by American Eagle. All opinions are my own** Let’s talk about #MOODs, shall we? As someone living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, I definitely have my fair share of them! I remember when I was in the thick of my battle, before being diagnosed, my mood would shift on a dime. … Read moreMy MOOD Is…
I did it!!! I said YAAASSS to the dress…TWICE! Finding my wedding dress was the part that stressed me out the most, and honestly the part that I felt like I was least prepared to do! So, I thought I’d walk you future brides through my process, share some tips on how to dive into … Read moreSaying YES To The Dress!
Congrats, everyone! We did it…we made it through another long and sweaty summer and ended up here in blissful fall! If you’re reading this, we probably share a lot of the same thoughts so you KNOW I’ve been gearing up for the change in seasons for the last month. I did a lot of my … Read moreBohemian Halloween Home
This post is sponsored by Brita but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. You know when you have one of those moments of realization that stops you in your tracks and makes you go “huh, that’s interesting”. I had one of those moments when I sat down to write this blog. I … Read moreSwapping for Sustainability with Brita
Well guys, less than a year until we’re getting married!!! JUUUUST KIDDING. We actually still have OVER a year until we say “I do” but I just. cant. stop. planning. As promised, I told you guys I’d give you all the wedding planning updates, so here they are!! When I look at my big orange … Read moreWedding Planning Updates & Why I Hired A Planner
