Kara J. Miller

I will never forget the day that someone commented on my blog who was not a family member or friend. I felt like I had made it because someone found me on the great big world wide web! That was over 12 years ago, and that person was none other than Amy from @mynameissnickerdoodle! Since then, we have followed each other, cheered each other on, and watched our children, blogs, and social media grow. Last week, we FINALLY met in person at Heather's baking retreat It was like meeting someone you've known your whole life and she was even better in real life than she is online which is saying a lot because we all adore her here 🥰 We had to make a fun reel around the Dr. Pepper House to commemorate the occasion, I hope you like it 🙏🏼 Tell me, have you ever met someone on the internet before you met them IRL? #thankyouforbeingafriend #internetbesties #longdistancefriendship

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to a baking retreat? My mom and I just got home from one hosted by Heather @thatbreadlady at the Dr. Pepper house in Waco, Texas! It was nothing short of incredible 🥰 We ate like queens thanks to Amy @mynameissnickerdoodle who I finally got to meet in person after being internet friends for over 12 years 💕 We learned how to make pastries and sourdough bread from the best 🥖 We worked together as teams We bonded with incredible women We laughed, played games, went out to lunch, and toured Waco Heather had giveaways and surprises for us, and was always there to help when we had a question 👩🏼‍🍳 If you ever have the chance to go to a baking retreat, do it! Follow Heather for information on her next one 👏🏼 #bakingretreat #wacotexas #travelandlearn

First item of business when in Texas...IYKYK 😍❤️🥤 #bucees #drpepper #texas

40 years old with some freshly done hair! ✨💇🏼‍♀️ Thank you for all of the birthday love!! Pretty much going to celebrate all year long 🤣🥳🎉 #thisis40 #birthdaygirl #birthdaylove

Caught a double rainbow over Firestone Grill on our way to get some tri-tip sandwiches! 😍🌦️🌈 #springbreak #slocal #centralcoast

Another fun day of Spring Break! This time with friends at Rockin Jump in the mall 🤸🏼‍♀️ #springbreak #rockinjump @rockinjump #funwithfriends

Sounds of Spring break 🌊🏖️🧘🏼‍♀️ We had a beautiful, warm day at Avila Beach with friends and family 💙☀️🌅 #avilabeach #springbreak #sunshine

Started our Spring break off with a family CrossFit workout! The family that works out together has more endorphins when everyone is home all the time 😉🥰 #familyfun #springbreak #familyworkout

Have you ever had something happen that felt like it was just for you? Like you just happened to be at the right place at the right time? It is pure magic! ✨ We were out for a family bike ride last night when we turned around to see a SpaceX rocket launch! 🚀🙌🏼🚲 It was one of those tender mercies that made us realize how blessed we are to live where we do and have a Father in Heaven who knows us, loves us, and cares about us. 💖 #tendermercies #getoutside #godsbeauty #sharegoodness

Let the sourdough obsession begin! Took another class @grandmaingrids with my mom and aunt and learned all that goes into making sourdough bread. It is truly a labor of love ❤️ Have you ever made sourdough bread before? 🥖 #bakingclass #sourdoughbread #sourdoughstarter

Hello Clean Simple Eats Shamrock Shake! 😍☘️😋 I looove chocolate and mint together so I'm excited to share this recipe with you! It packs a whopping 29.5 grams of protein 👏🏼💪🏼 Shamrock Shake ☘️🥤 350 calories, 10.5 F/35 C/29.5 P Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk One serving CSE mint chocolate cookie protein powder 1/2 Tablespoon CSE mint chocolate chip cookie butter 75 g Halo top vanilla bean ice cream 150 g ice cubes Toppings: 2 tablespoons of spray whipped cream 2 mint Oreo thins 1 maraschino cherry, optional Instructions: 1. Add the cashew milk, protein powder, not butter, ice cream, and ice cubes to a high powered blender. Blend on high until smooth. 2. Pour into a cup and top with whipped cream, crumbled cookies, and a cherry. Enjoy with a spoon! #CSEshamrockshake #CSEfamily #CSEaffiliate

I think we cracked the code for the perfect date night! 😍 Dinner at @emberrestaurant in Arroyo Grande, then an hour private hot tub soak @sycamoresprings in Avila Beach! 🥰 Have you been to either of these places? 🤔 #datenightideas #centralcoast #californiawinter #dateyourspouse #avilabeach