There are always endless things to clean and fix around my house. The yard needs constant maintenance as we live under a giant Torrey Pine that rains pine needles and sap upon us.  My daughter and her friends are in…

As a San Diego Native, I visited the San Diego Zoo on a regular basis while growing up and I’m lucky enough to say that my daughter has had the same benefit. The San Diego Zoo has grown and improved…

I have several gluten-free friends which means dessert time can be precarious. A gluten-loving guest will inevitably bring a beautiful pie or cookies for dessert, and my gluten-free friends are left looking a little sad. “Here, want some fruit?”, I’ll…

I love pancakes, but Insead of feeling fueled for the day after a shortstack, I feel as if I’ve been hit by a truck! Not OK! The empty carb-fest also makes me feel incredibly guilty. I really try to prepare meals…

 Father’s Day 2016 is right around the corner! Here’s some gift ideas that are for Dad, but maybe just an eensy teensy bit for you too, Mom. These are all practical gift ideas and things that Dad will really use…

In anticipation of the San Diego Paella & Wine Festival, I made a serious effort to not eat much in the days leading up to the event. After all, what are we going to do with all this paella???? (For…

Some people relax by doing yoga, others prefer a hot cup of camomile tea. Personally, I like to vacuum. You see, I’m a serial vacuumer. Is that even a thing? I’m not entirely sure how much vacuuming is considered NORMAL,…

This 1963 out of print book aptly titled I Can’t Boil Water by Corinne Griffith, is a ‘treasury of exquisite specialties from some of the finest restaurants in the United States…’ I call it a retro-food trainwreck. Some of the…

If you don’t have a restful outdoor area to set up a Relaxtion Station for Mom, why not set her up with an Indoor Nook of Peace? If you’re wondering why Mom would want this at all, please see the…

As a Mother, I can tell you that going out to Mother’s Day Brunch at a crowded restaurant is mundane cattle-call torture. It’s not intimate and it feels forced. Long lines, poorly prepared food and tables jammed in together like…

If your produce is dying in the refridgerator in a wilty sad demise, then check out these storage tips! I receive a Vegetable and Fruit CSA delivery every other week and often the produce is damp. Between trial and error…

The yearly Family Winemakers of California event in San Diego is always such a great opportunity to discover new small family owned wineries. Small family run farms are the heart of California, so lending support to their efforts makes the…

As the weather warms up, I look forward to taking short weekend trips and so appreciate not having to pack bulky clothing. There are a few essentials that I think have made my carry-on suitcase about as perfect as can…

Thanks to Sili-Mitt Oven Mitts for the opportunity to review their comfortable, safe oven mitts! If you’re like me, you need a longer oven mitt. The Sili-Mitt Silicone Mitts are perfect for baking or canning. Check out my review on…

Living in Southern California, I’m not sure if winter is coming or going. We recently had some normal winter weather and even had a blast of rain. Just as I was scoring some great sweaters on sale, it’s summer in…