Bites of My Life

Spring has sprung! After a weekend of getting my first sunburn of the season, I’m #1 in pain and #2 low key loving it? Bring on the spring activities, longer days, and warm temps. Last week was very busy with work but made the days go by fast. Kicked off the weekend early with the most fun birthday happy hour for two of my favorites followed by an early night in on Friday to save up for a long but very fun Saturday. The day was full of brunch, basketball, and burgers. I’m off to somewhere even sunnier very soon and I cannot wait. Hoping this week flies!

-Blender Bomb smoothie bowls on repeat as of late. Truly keep me so full. ANNIE10 for 10% off your order!
-Simple Modern tumbler…hype is real!! I love how this Oklahoma-based company has gone viral with their products. I got the 28 oz bottle.
-Snacking on avo rice cakes with zatar seasoning and red pepper flakes!
-I planned to just grab a latte when meeting up with a friend, and somehow she tricked me into rosé on Royal Blue’s patio.
-Two of my best friends had birthdays last week, which called for a joint party and a Take A Bite Cookie Pizza!
-Friday called for a DIY martini. Extra dirty and extra olives on the side, please.
-Lo in town for a mom’s day out/end of spring break/belated birthday brunch!
-A Saturday spent getting sunburnt while gaggling about old college stories.
-A collagen latte and Turbo tax on a spring Sunday. Happy to have that chore behind me.

Annie

Bites of My Life

It was a short week in Dallas before heading up to Oklahoma City for the weekend. I was back for work and a wedding shower for a friend. I hadn’t been since the holidays and it was great to be back with my family and very best friends. It’s been a wild (in a good way) and dare I say “blessed” start to 2021 for the Tucker family, so getting to be with them and count our blessings was just what I needed.

-I first tried Blender Bombs back when they got their start a few years ago. They are little “bombs” full of superfoods and essential amino acids to power pack your smoothie. I’ve been bloated and uncomfortable (tmi?) the past few weeks, so I’m giving BBs a try again to see if I can nourish my body while also helping out my gut. I shall report back.
-Love Shack Fancy clothing is sometimes a bit too girly for me, but their Dallas store opened last week and it is simply the cutest thing ever. An instant mood booster when you walk in.
-Turning my mousey hair back to bright blonde. Lucky for me I won (yes actually won) one of those Instagram giveaways for a full set of free highlights by Nick at Charlie + Co. He did such a good job, I may be a convert from my box kit… the verdict is still out.
-Back in OKC means working from The Social Order office. It’s always good to be back at this place.
-We are opening our 8th Fuzzy’s location in less than a month. Got to walk through the newest location and it may be one of my favorites.
-When in… you know the drill.
-Giddy up gal pals. Had the best afternoon getting to shower cowgirl MaryKate (and Connor)!
-I didn’t go to OSU for many reasons, but after having Stillwater’s signature drink, a “Limey,” I’m not sure I would have made it out alive if I had gone. Don’t get me wrong they are delicious!! But after one small drink, my eyes were starting to cross!

Annie

Bites of My Life

Anyone else in their feels thinking about how a year ago, this week, we had no idea what was ahead of us. Our last normal week some may say. It’s crazy how much we’ve all experienced the past year. There have been some really good and some really bad. There is now a light at the end of the tunnel and I’m running towards it.

As for this actual week, I’m starting off on a high. I’m feeling confident about my location, career, and the many blessings that are my family and friends. It’s also International Women’s Day. So ya, go girls! I’m immensely proud to be one. Keep reading for a bite of my past week.

-The most consistent part of this past year has been my relationship with Obé fitness. I started using Obé for the first time the week of the lockdown and I’ve been “obé-ing” almost every day since. ANNIETUCKER30 will get you 30% off your first month, making it only $21.
-Texas Sheet Cake Cookies revamped for Texas Independence Day.
-This new TJ find was the star of my lunch salad last week. I’m not a crazy caesar dressing girl, but this has great flavor and ingredients.
-Over Easy foods new branding is all things colorful and happy. Their gluten-free oat bars are some of my favorites.
-A new neighborhood spot opened by the same group as two other favorite Dallas restaurants/bars opened this week. Wasted zero time stopping in!
-Cannot beat a freezer foraging stir fry in my book. Typically always have these ingredients on hand.
-A very necessary catch up with my long time friend Meredith.
-Incredible first time at The Charles. If you are in Dallas and haven’t been I highly rec. Mom and Dad snuck down and it made for the best night.
-On some kind of cheeseboard making kick!

Annie

Bites of My Life

We were snow covered two weeks ago, had temperatures almost in the 80s last week, and today marks the first day of March. What??

Like most, I think I’m having an extended version of the “Sunday scaries,” when I think about us coming up on the year anniversary of the start of covid lockdown. A year. How has it been a year since this mess began? I remember every fine detail of the the week leading up to lockdown. I think I always will.

-My friend Lauren was gushing about how she had bought cereal at the store and couldn’t wait to have cereal for dinner. Being an adult is fun, how the smallest thing like cereal for dinner can sometimes seem so comforting and simple. I copied, obviously. Lauren made fun of me that my cereal looked like bird food. But I guess that’s the difference between cereal as a kid and cereal as an adult. I opt for Nature’s Path Smart Bran, almond milk, and blueberries.
-Dinner date at my favorite neighborhood restaurant, Alamo Club.
-Two basic blogger items made their way into my closet last week. This Amazon replica of the coveted Free People sweater and these Levi high-waisted skinnies make me feel far from original, but equally happy to own two basics I know I’ll wear the heck out of.
-A scrappy mini charcuterie board to kick off the weekend.
-Friday night was for ME! Post-mini cheeseboard and leftovers for dinner was a bubble bath and an early bedtime!
-Got hired to create this epic cheeseboard for a friend who was hosting a baby shower. I had way too much fun gathering ingredients and photos for inspiration. It turned out perfect and has me wanting to make more. Does anyone need to hire a charcuterie chef?
-Carly + Sam!! Congrats to two friends on the most special engagement.
-Too much fun, trouble, and karaoke when this OU crew is together. We can now officially thank the soon-to-be Cody’s for getting us all together and for the Sunday scaries.
-Sunday morning backing Perfect CCCs obviously. I always (and you should too) save a few balls of dough for the freezer. This way I’m never without cookies on a rainy day!

Annie

Bites of My Life

Quick and busy week coming off New York last week Then had truly a great great weekend with all of my very best friends in town. We were celebrating baby Ralph on the way, but it doubled as an impromptu girls weekend. Just what I needed.

-When work research means a triple order of In-N-Out french fries, you know you have the job for you.
-Rent the Runway unlimited strikes again. I did RTR last spring and I’m back on. With my New York trip and 85,000 weddings and showers and events in the next few months, it’s truly the best. It makes me feel good that I always have something to wear and not spending a ton of money on things I’ll probably wear once. TBH it’s fun to get to “shop” every week and get the navy blue bag in the mail full of 4 brand new pieces. I ordered 3 dress options for things last week and this fun jacket. Something I’d never buy but loved the chance to wear.
-Bed of spinach, quinoa, roasted brussels, chickpeas and drizzle of tahini. So simple and easy if you roast the brussels and cook the quinoa in advance.
-Wait weren’t we just 22 living on Mahler Pl. without a care in the world? How are you having a baby????
-Kind of obsessed with how cute Madeline’s animal themed baby shower turned out. Complete with jungle-inspired flowers and animal crackers!
-RTR dress number 2 for the weekend. Daylight savings happened and I’m leaning in to spring. I’ve already re-arranged my closet to bring out my spring shoes and clothes.
-Taxes, check. Thank goodness.
-Made Jess Kane’s (social media director for Cupcakes and Cashmere) sister’s Maca Bars. Jess posted them a few weeks ago and I was intrigued. Cashews, dates, a little lemon and a lot of maca. I’ve been having one with lunch as something sweet each day this week.
-Two angels, I got to shower Sunday night. I met Kelly and Devon from The Pilates Barre and both are off to take on their next stage of life. Love that I got to get to know them.