Summer is one of the easiest times of year to improve your nutrition. Fresh fruits, vegetables, farmers markets, and longer days make healthy eating simpler than people think. In this KG Guide to Summer Snacking, I share my favorite seasonal snacks, why protein plus produce is a winning combination, a few KG-approved snack hacks, and why fresh garlic, watermelon, and hot sauce deserve a place in your kitchen this summer. 🍉🌶️🧄👊🏼💙

Nobody had me going sober on their bingo card. Including me. One year later, I’ve realized this journey wasn’t really about alcohol—it was about clarity, confidence, health, family, and becoming the person I always knew I could be. From questioning what I thought was normal to embracing what I call my “second half,” this is an honest look at how one decision sparked a chain reaction of growth, purpose, and positive momentum that changed far more than my drinking. 💙👊🏼

This past weekend’s Beach Lax tournament in Ocean City, MD became much more than a weekend of lacrosse. Between watching our daughter compete, spending extra time with our son, squishy hunting, hanging out with teammates and families, and reliving a few Senior Week memories, I was reminded that some of life’s best lessons come from our kids. A reflection on family, competition, gratitude, and what a full life really looks like.