So, you know my eco-goals each year include lessening waste – including the waste of paper products. We’ve done away with paper napkins at our house and also use paper towels minimally – we have quite a stash of good rags ready at all times to help with clean-ups, spills, etc. We haven’t gotten away […] Read more…
Junk Girls
Oh my GOSH!!! How stinkin’ cute is this bag of goodies I picked up in a local store from the Junk Girls? I’m going to have so much fun using these in my creations…and you know I couldn’t resist the little pink elephant that makes me think about our buddy Billy who we had an […] Read more…
Mustard
I LOVE the color mustard!! Well, I actually like the spice – um, maybe more accurately what we call a condiment, too. On a whim today, I noticed all the ways in which the color surrounds me and thought it would be fun to share. First, I actually have on a mustard color sweater today. […] Read more…
Beginning Minimalism
I’ll be working on two goals in my life this year: Simplifying & Minimizing I have decided to make the declaration here on my blog which should help me to define and track my goals and basically be hold me accountable for them. I’m hoping as I share what I’m working on, you’ll share […] Read more…
Bangkok
We’ve been home now almost 3 1/2 weeks and I still feel so affected and have so many images and ideas roaming around my head from our trip. Touring Thailand and Cambodia and small sections of Laos and Myanmar was definitely eye-opening for me. I’d say this was the best vacation I’ve ever had – […] Read more…
Happy New Year!!
I’m hoping that everyone’s new year as been a very HAPPY one so far!! I’m (kinda) ready to get back into the swing of things – I will definitely admit this little break I’ve taken has felt very good and rejuvenating. I’m thinking this blog might be headed in a whole bunch of new directions […] Read more…
Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone the joys of the season!! Needless to say, our Christmas cards went out a bit late this year, but here they are in a digital format. Season’s Greetings! Another year of memories encompassing all emotions has passed. This year, our lives have felt the losses of dear loved ones and known the joys […] Read more…
Thailand Recovery
We are still in recovery mode here – who knew this trip would take so much out of us? Pops is trying to get over a stomach bug and a cold – it’s happening slowly but surely. And I’m struggling with a tad bit of the stomach thing and jet lag. Each day is better […] Read more…
Thailand so Far
We are loving Thailand!! Here are some photos I’ve taken with my phone to hopefully give you a little feel of our trip. Read more…
Our Thailand Trip
We’re leaving tomorrow!! All packed and ready to go, and I thought, hmmm, maybe my friends would like to know where we’re going and what we’re doing. We’re taking our tour through Gate 1 Travel. Here’s the lowdown: DAY 1, Thursday – Today we Depart the USA for Thailand. Basically a long, long, super long day of […] Read more…
Happy, Healthy Skin
Did the title of this post get your attention, or did the beautiful Nia Peeples get your attention? No matter, whichever way you get to hear about this new DNA Skincare line brings you closer to having your best, healthiest skin! Of course, as a woman, I’ve spent lots and lots of time thinking about, […] Read more…
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This morning, while out walking the little bulldog, I definitely took pause to count all the blessings in my life. Yes, there are certainly many – almost countless really and definitely too many to include in this post. So, I began thinking about the “bigger picture”. What am I most grateful for […] Read more…
Checkin’ In…
Have you missed me?? WOW, I’ve missed blogging!! Sorry I’ve been away so much and, truly, I don’t see that changing much until after the holidays…sorry!! A quick check-in… Yes, our Florida trip was AMAZING and I have tons of photos to go through still and to share: Now we’re getting ready to leave in […] Read more…
Florida Vacation – Gatorland Photos
We made it to Florida – Pops, Libby, Robert, Hunter, Westly and I!! I’m so excited that we are all here!! We’re staying in Lake Buena Vista near Disney Village…er…well, it’s now called Disney Marketplace. This is my first time visiting Kissimmee on vacation!! I mean I did go to High School here, and my […] Read more…
Halloween Picture Fun
In case you’ve missed my Facebook obsession with using PicMonkey to create spooky Halloween photos, I thought I’d share them here. I seriously could spend all day creating these – well, if I had all day. But, you don’t need all day because you can create them quickly too! Even Bubba got in on the […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Eggplant Casserole
A few weeks ago, my wonderful friend (and second mom) Nancy sent me this DELISH recipe!! I just had to share it..you may even have most of the ingredients in your kitchen now – and it’s super easy to add or modify with what you do have! I’m calling it “Eggplant Casserole”, but it could […] Read more…
Green Tip Tuesday – DeodoMom
I’ll admit, I’m totally one of those people that can sweat…A LOT! Is it a gene thing?? or body type thing? I’m not complaining – I’m way beyond that and have far moved into acceptance. The lovely people at 30SomeWeeks.com offered to send me some of their toxin-free and hypoallergenic DeodoMom deodorant to try. This deodorant has […] Read more…
Being Present
This is a reminder to myself (a reminder I need quite often) – STAY PRESENT! It is in this present moment that we live…really live. I’m not saying it’s not okay to dream about the future or reminisce about the past, but I often need to be called right back to this moment and count […] Read more…
FALL is here!
And just like that it’s FALL! The weather has changed so fast! I’m not complaining mind you as I just love Fall! We’ve already had our first rains – yahoo no more watering the garden for a few months! It’s getting darker earlier and there’s a definite chill in the air. It’s time to pull […] Read more…
Westly is FOUR!
On the one hand, it’s super exciting…on the other, how did time fly by so fast!! Not to dwell on that, here’s what made his 4th birthday super fun! First, the bounce house – um, more correctly the CARS bounce house! A tasty lunch with friends: Some Pinata action: Next event…your big brother playing “Happy […] Read more…
Busy Times – Recent Malibu Trip
Oh my gosh, these are busy times around here….as you’ve probably noticed by my week off of blogging! Not intentional trust me, it’s just sometimes…well, I’m busy living life and there truly is not time to stop and write about it. I’m way behind and have so much to tell. This will be a quick […] Read more…
Meatless Monday – Fall means BAKING
It’s FALL!! Which for me, means it’s time for BAKING!! I’m not sure why, but the cooler weather just makes me feel like baking!! So, to begin this fall baking festival, I decided to bake some simple vegan chocolate chip cookies – with inspiration from “1,000 Vegan Recipes” by Robin Robertson (one of my all-time favorite […] Read more…
iPhone FIVE Friday!
Happy Friday everyone!! Are you in line for your iPhone 5? I’m hoping as you read this, that I’m in line or, even better, that I’m already downloading and setting up mine! I haven’t had an iPhone since the 3, so I’m super excited!! I had to switch way back when because my ATT service […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – Pyramid Lake
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Movie Review “Won’t Back Down”
The other night I attended a screening for the new movie “Won’t Back Down” starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter and Rosie Perez. First, who just doesn’t love Maggie Gyllenhaal?? She’s just fabulous and, as you can expect, with actresses like Maggie, Viola and Holly the acting in this movie is simply top notch. […] Read more…