Yes, that is a naughty dog up above…though he has no idea that he’s being naughty. I shot this in Malibu this past weekend when we were visiting some friends. It was a long weekend filled with friends – some old, and some new, fun & laughter, love, good food, and GREAT music! Here’s to […] Read more…
Book Review – Faithful Place
How cool is this? I’ve written my first book review. It’s through BlogHer and for the fiction novel “Faithful Place” by Tana French. I’ve heard many fabulous reviews about the author Tana French, and am now motivated to read her other novels. My attraction to this book was it’s description on being murder/mystery/crime/drama (I kinda […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – Our Parakeets
Meatless Monday – Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Here’s all you need to know: My cousin Serenity texted me his recipe last week. I made it this weekend. It is simple to make. It is DELICIOUS! You will LOVE it! You should make it NOW (and thank me later)! Here’s what you need: 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 Jar spaghetti sauce – or equivalent […] Read more…
Giveaway – The TomKat Studio
Yahoo!! I’m ready to get back into the “Giveaway” fun. I finally have comments numbering on this blog which should help so much in choosing a winner. To celebrate this fact – and to just celebrate FUN, I’m giving away a $45 gift certificate to what has to be one of my absolute FAVORITE blogs […] Read more…
How Time Flies
WOW! I was looking over my site – looking for items that need updating. I’ve been trying not to spend a lot of time on continually re-designing my site, but as I was checking out the “My Crew” image to the left, I realized, some updating is necessary. The boys have grown and changed so […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – Photos from my Phone
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BlogHer Sponsor Ella’s Kitchen
There were so very many sponsors at the BlogHer11 expo. So many, that I didn’t even make it through the whole expo. I ran out of time and to be honest, energy. Apparently, the amount of “goodies” or swag you could leave with was monumental. I left with more than enough and in fact, too […] Read more…
Being a BlogHer11 Vegan
I express this with JOY!!!! It was absolutely not an issue at all being a vegan at BlogHer11. I was a bit concerned at first, wondering if I would find something in the provided meals and snacks that I could consume. Concerned until I saw: These signs brought me the biggest sense of relief. They […] Read more…
BlogHer, Jimmy Dean and Me
Have you been tortured long enough wondering what I was doing at a Jimmy Dean session during BlogHer11? In all honesty, I am sad to admit that I almost didn’t attend simply because they were the sponsor of the session. I don’t want to be that sort of person or that sort of vegan. I […] Read more…
BlogHer 2011 – Thoughts #1
My first BlogHer. WOW! I still feel like I’m processing all I learned, heard, saw, felt, and experienced. I have a feeling I will write quite a few posts sharing all my thoughts as I sort it all out. (Hence the #1 in the title above). This one is just an expression of how I […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Snickerdoodles
Warning: this is not a healthy food post! Yes, the cookies are vegan, but no, they are not a “whole food” without added sugar! I tried so very hard to make them be, but my magic was unsuccessful. They are, however, super yummy, and, I fear, by the time this post is up on my […] Read more…
The “Honey on Your Face” Challenge
For a little over a week now, I’ve been participating in the “Crunchy Betty Honey Challenge”. What is this, you ask? Well, basically, it means, honey is now my new (favorite) facial cleanser. Yes, honey! You know you have a jar just sitting there in your cupboard, so quick, go get it. Why honey, you […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – Henna Party
“She Art” E-Course with Christy Tomlinson
I think I’ve mentioned before how I have this fabulous art studio space located in one half of our garage. I love this space! Though it would be hard to tell when you consider how little time I seem to end up spending out there. Most of the time the space is out there simply […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – LadyBugs
Komodo
This is Komodo the alligator lizard that lives in my garden. A lizard who is now Hunter’s friend. Notice that I am not the one handling Komodo. This is strictly a job for animal loving 6-year old Grandsons (and not squeamish 40-something year old Litas). Most days Komodo gives me quite a start as I […] Read more…
Rosemary, Chives, Oregano & Sage
Yes, more herbs to share! As I’ve said before, I’m seriously loving the abundance of herbs growing in my yard this year. My goal is to keep them going all year long – even if I have to move some inside over the colder winter months. This week, I thought I’d share some more herb […] Read more…
Ultimate Green
Have you checked out the Practically Green site yet? It’s fun and full of quick “green” reminders and incentives. You take a quick survey and then you get your results (levels 1-10) on how GREEN you are. I’m happy to say I’m at level 9 – Wicked Green. There’s something super fun at being called […] Read more…
Bounty of Herbs
This year I’m celebrating pretty much everything that grows in my garden – as I think everyone should. Happily, I’ve never had trouble growing herbs. Which means, I love, love, love growing just about all of them! This weekend, along with these gorgeous tomatoes and some more tasty strawberries, I gathered some Cilantro which can […] Read more…
Green Summer
I think it might be time for a “GREEN” summer update – what do you think? I thought it would be a good idea to let you know I haven’t given up my “green” ideals…and hopefully I can give you a little motivation along the way. There are just so many ways to take small […] Read more…
Happy Birthday America!
(image thanks to the Crafting Chicks – a great site – you should check it out!) ~ Lita Read more…
Back to Reality
Ok, that doesn’t sound too bad does it?? It’s not, and I’m not complaining…well, except I would’ve liked more time to blog about our trip this week. I have more photos from beautiful Lake Tahoe coming soon…what a fabulous time of year to visit the lake! There’s still snow on the mountains, the air is […] Read more…
Tahoe – Rubicon Trail to Emerald Bay Hike
As expected, it’s just glorious up here in Lake Tahoe. We’re staying in Incline Village for 5 days with our good friends Greg and Dianna. There is still quite a bit of snow up on the mountaintops making almost every view simply gorgeous. The crisp, clean air just makes the colors seem much more vivid […] Read more…
The Garden’s Growing
WOW, I feel like I just put a lot of these seedlings in the ground and am so amazed at their progress. Even though I’ve been super busy at work this week (heading out on vacation next week), I wanted to get some photos up of how my herbs and veggies are growing. I’m always […] Read more…