Simply Kenzie M

Anxiety presents itself in a multitude of ways and is so different from person to person. My anxiety starts in my gut with those typical butterfly feelings. From there it goes into my chest and then finally my throat. It feels like someone is squeezing my throat together, which makes it hard to talk and breathe comfortably. In the past I've even given myself sore throats because my throat is so tight. For me, anxiety makes it extremely difficult to sit still for long periods of time. To combat those feelings of restlessness, I usually content myself with taking notes, doodling, or fiddling with my hands (in other words, popping every knuckle I can over and over). None of these things actually take away the anxiety, but they help me get through periods of prolonged sitting. Growing up I had always been taught that the temple was a place of peace and stillness, and I yearned for that in my life. I needed that calmness desperately. My first time going through the temple I was so exc...

Howdy! I've never really been a huge spaghetti fan. It's fine and all, but definitely not something I would choose to have, at least when I was younger. One of my sisters always chose it for her birthday dinner and I remember thinking...really?! People always say spaghetti is kind of the go to college meal. Well, if I remember correctly the first time I made spaghetti for myself in college wasn't until my second year. And then I fell in love with making homemade sauces! Lately, I have found that there is something so comforting in homemade spaghetti sauce. Other things I love about this recipe: it's nice and cheap for us college folk (or anyone really!), it's simple and fast, and it's very versatile. It's a great way to use vegetables that are nearing their end and you don't know what to do with them. Check the notes for a tip about how to sneak more veggies into your kids' diets! Seeing as it's the middle of the day and I have lots of home...

I am not one to talk about politics or really be bold in that department, but I've been feeling like I need to write about this for a little bit now, especially with everything that's been happening in the world lately. I think the time for being timid and quiet when it comes to right versus wrong is gone. It seems like in today's world all we ever hear about is disaster: natural disasters, terrorism, shootings, rebellion...etc. Is there any end to the misery, crime, and entitlement? You know, I see the news about sports players refusing to respect our country's flag, and it breaks my heart. Do they truly understand what went into that flag? Do they realize that millions have died protecting that flag, and making sure it can wave strong and free everyday? Do they understand that someone is risking their life everyday in order to protect their rights to disrespect both of their country's flag? We live in an age of entitlement. Our world is run by  i phones, ...

I haven't posted a recipe for so long and I'm SO excited! I've been keeping my meals really simple lately. I typically have eggs and veggies/smoothie/oatmeal (occasionally)/yogurt and nuts for breakfast, chicken or fish and veggies for lunch, and the same for dinner. I'll be honest, it gets pretty boring sometimes. It's funny though because I'll be with family and I'll make one of my meals and my family thinks it looks so good, and I'm just like, really? I've had requests to actually document some of the recipes I make. Everything I make is usually under 10 minutes and requires zero cooking skills. It's simple, easy, and quick. I'm sure there will come a time when my meals get more complex, but right now I'm just trying to keep it simple! This zoodles recipe legitamately took me UNDER 10 minutes . Yup! The actual cooking time was like 4 minutes. *It will take longer if you make the zucchini noodles yourself. I bought mine pre-made. ...