(Editor’s Note: Please let me introduce the amazingly talented (no matter what she says below) Sara B. Sara joined the team right before COVID started, proving that 2020 isn’t all bad. As a form of therapy, Sara started journaling about her...
Something to Look Forward To Even In The Off Seasons
In 2020, the poster child year of slowing down and staying home, this self-imposed isolation sounds like something to look forward to....
A Mantra for Hard Times
Here's the story behind my mantra to finish out 2020 and however long this COVID ride takes to wrap up....
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies of 2019 – So Far
Rumor has it August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. That sounds like a holiday we can get behind. In case you missed it (how could you have missed it?) I am on a quest to find the best chocolate...
Documenting Every Day Life
Hi guys! For the month of March, we are really focusing on writing down our procedures here at The Real Good Life. As we prepped our list of activities to document, I couldn’t help but think about you and me. What...
Lessons From Year Two – It’s About So Much More Than Food
Two years ago I had 133 servings and 7 stops on my meal delivery to do list. I was in a church kitchen by myself. Groceries were purchased at the regular grocery store in regular grocery store quantities. I felt haggard, but...
The Best Kind of Trip
Hi friends! I am just back from 10 days of vacation. Or rather, a trip. I’m not sure anyone would qualify 5+ days in a car, a trip to Sesame Place, a zoo, and downtown Chicago as a relaxing experience, but...
Five Podcast Recommendations for Curious People
The ladies and I often find ourselves talking about podcasts while we are working together in the kitchen. With all the driving we do for Milwaukee meal delivery, we have lots of time to need noise. Turns out most of us...
A Quickie Tour of NYC Inspiration and Food
What a weekend, guys. Wow. As any good trip to New York City goes, I was completely wiped by the time I got home. In four short days, I must have walked miles, met handfuls of friendly folks, and eaten a...
Four Ways To Waste Time On Your Phone Without Social Media
Raise your hand if your Facebook or Twitter has gotten shall we say… a bit much. ***Raises both hands and one foot.*** I’m SO guilty of inserting counterpoints when no one is really asking for them. I mean, I shall defend...
Four Quick Tips To Get Dinner On The Table Fast
Last week I had the pleasure of joining the team at Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee morning show to talk about quick tips to get dinner on the table fast. Here’s the video. In case you’re viewing this at work, here’s a...
What Is The Best Grocery Delivery Service In Milwaukee?
A few weeks ago, Fox 6 asked me to help them figure out the best grocery delivery service in Milwaukee. I had a great time learning on camera and wasn’t TOO embarrassed by the end result, but I didn’t feel like...
I Never Learned To Whistle, But He Taught Me Everything Else
Can we talk about This Is Us for a second? I know it’s completely cheeseball, but you guys, I swear they have tapped into my life. Sure, it’s the same way psychics know your details (i.e. they are the same details...
13 Things I Learned During the 13 Week Test Run
The last 13 weeks were a blur of new recipes, dirty dishes, and audio-books listened to in the kitchen and car. In short, it was THE BEST!! I’ve finally figured out a business that actually solves a problem vs. creates a new...