Searching for Calm

Boring. It’s how I feel right now, and I somewhat welcome it. somewhat. It’s a bit calming and my life tends to be a bit chaotic – of my own creation I know (and possibly with a little help from Pops). Every once in a while I decide to address this issue and try to […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Black Bean & Corn Soup

I think finally my taste buds are returning!!  maybe it was the cold/flu, maybe it was the antibiotics, but wow, food has just not tasted very good lately! I’m ready to eat and enjoy food again and, this recipe just sounded DELISH! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium yellow […] Read more…

The Skinny Scoop

Have you noticed the fun survey box on the right side of my blog? SkinnyScoop is a quick and easy online surveying tool that helps women who want the skinny to get the scoop. It’s fun, so check it out and let me know what you think. Happy Saturday! ~ Lita Read more…

Collector Confession #1

Maybe you do this too, maybe not. Here’s my confession: I collect art supplies. Not on purpose, mind you. My intention is always to create something. A painting, greeting card, collage, scrapbook…something! Somehow, though, time slips away and really, I have to confess, I’m left with a collection of art supplies – a very nice […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Vegan Shepards Pie

I’m starting to come around out my fever delirium….finally. AND, tonight (Sunday) I just want something super tasty to eat but super easy to make. I”m missed cooking and “food” this week, so being hungry is a good sign I’m sure. I’m opting for Shepard’s Pie. There are many, many ways to go here, but […] Read more…

Pneumonia

P.N.E.U.M.O.N.I.A. Ugh…it was confirmed after my chest x-ray yesterday. No wonder I’m feeling worse than I can ever remember feeling. Sure, I’ve been sick before. But other than some 24 hour bug, I can’t remember the last time I was “sick” sick like this. I’ve also never had such an incredibly painful cough! The cough […] Read more…

This Winter’s Cold

Meet some of my current “best friends”: This winter’s cold is just taking me for a ride. I cannot remember the last time I was this sick..or sick at all. I’m not writing this to complain. I’m writing to share some of the fabulous remedies that have been shared with me. I’m trying any and […] Read more…

Meatless Monday Review

  While working on re-capping our Hawaiian vacation for you, I realized that it’s been a while since I’ve done a re-cap on vegan food alternatives that I use and love. Since it’s “Meatless Monday”, I thought I’d post one today and also link back to some older posts I’ve done. While I do know […] Read more…

Hawaii Update

Just wanted to put up a quick post to let you all know that we’re having a fabulous time! My laptop stopped responding on day 2, so I’m posting from my iPad. Unfortunately, I didn’t bring my camera attachment, so I’m unable to attach photos to this post. I have been putting some up via […] Read more…

Hawaii – Day 1

I’m limiting myself to posting 10 photos from our first day in Hawaii. Why the limit? Well, because, I want to get out there and take more! Here they are: The day began when our friend Sam came to pick us up to take us on an Island tour. Sam lived here when he was […] Read more…

Plane Food Plan

Yes, we flew to Hawaii today..phew we made it even after all my guilty-feelings and preparations. Thanks everyone for your encouragement and support. I’ll admit it takes me a bit to get motivated to go somewhere, but I’m NEVER sorry once I get there. I can tell this trip will be no different! Since it’s […] Read more…

Tulips

Even though I’m a tad bit manic today trying to prepare and pack for our upcoming trip, I thought I’d take a sec to share some photos of the tulips Pops brought me on our anniversary. I love that he got me flowers I can plant in the ground and enjoy for years to come […] Read more…

Confessions of a Guilty Traveler

I have something to confess…. For all my efforts at making our household greener and more eco-friendly, I fail terribly in one specific area – TRAVEL. I do feel a lot of guilt about this. Unlike my normal reaction to guilt this guilt does nothing to move me to change this behavior. It all began […] Read more…

No More Paper Towels

This may not sound like such a big deal to you. In fact, I really hope it doesn’t – then you may be more inclined to join me. Last year, I made the commitment to not use paper napkins in our home any more. So, all year long (and still today) we’ve used those “fancy” […] Read more…

Meatless Monday – Stuffed Peppers

I had a most serious “SENIOR” moment today! I just now at 7:43 pm realized what happened! This morning, I downloaded the pictures from my camera for this post. As I was downloading, I realized that I haven’t backed up my photos from my computer to my external drive in quite some time. So, I […] Read more…

Happy Anniversary to US!

Yep, 16 years ago today I joined the “Hunter” crew. I gained an amazing spouse and soulmate and two beautiful daughters. Wow, how time flies. I can’t believe it’s already been 16 years of marriage (17 years together). I can’t imagine a different life and feel so blessed I have this one. CHEERS, ~ Lita Read more…

FOOD!!!!

(I’m warning you ahead of time, this is a seriously rambling post…way more than usual) I’m seriously having a FOOD obsession crisis! As in, that’s all I think about..what should I eat, what shouldn’t I? on and on and on….. So, I’ve told you I’m part of Nia’s  Fitness Challenge over at Nia Peeple’s Elements […] Read more…

Bradventures

Since beginning this blog, I’ve really cut back on the freelance design projects I used to work on (outside of my full-time job). It could could be because I’m getting old(er) and find that I simply can’t do as much as I used to do. Or it could be that I simply don’t want to […] Read more…

Meatless Mondays – Vegan Chili

I found this recipe on the C’est La Vegan site (one of my all-time favorite Vegan Recipe sites)..and let me tell you, this is now one of my FAVORITES DISHES! It will be a staple meal in our house!! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped white onion 1 lb. defrosted […] Read more…