Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
If you’re having an outdoor kid party get together this summer, here are some easy, healthy and inexpensive food ideas that are also safer choices in the Covid era. Although the country is vaccinating quickly, many parents are still concerned about Covid transmission & little…
I’ll be honest. I’m in full battle mode against skin aging. As a teen, I sunbathed for hours in baby oil and I think SPF 5 was about as much sun protection as I would use. Now, I’m much older, wiser, and so annoyed with…
You may not be familiar with lycopene, but she’s one antioxidant that deserves some stage time. Let’s start with Act One and familiarize ourselves with this leading lady of the carotenoid clan. She’s feisty, she’s fierce, and she will paint this town red. At the surface, lycopene is an antioxidant who shows up in all your favorite red-pink fruits: watermelon, grapefruit, papaya, and of course, tomatoes. But unlike her green and orange antioxidant cousins, lycopene can really stand up to heat and only gets stronger when the pressure is on. (more…)
Did you know that anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the United States affecting over 80 million people 16 years and older? Find out how getting good sleep is integral for good mental health.
A lot of kids can be really fussy with what they eat, leaving parents despairing at another night of pizza and fries. Here are some handy tips on how to get your kids to be a little bit more adventurous in their meal choices.
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that may date back all the way to the Ottoman Empire. It’s an easy delicious egg recipe that is also a staple dish in Israel. Need to impress some breakfast guests? This tasty shaksuka recipe is a sure winner. I do like to serve a thin crusty bread to sop up the tasty tomato and egg, or tortillas will do in a pinch. (more…)
Did you know that last year in the United States almost one billion startups were logged by the Department of Technology’s Business Institutions by Zip Code (DOT BIZ)?
Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! I love making this hot jalapeno jelly every year to give out to friends and neighbors. Are jalapenos Irish? Nope – not in the least, but as a native San Diegan it’s my way of bringing my…
I’m so excited to be attending the Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit! This three-day online event is focused on raising happy and healthy families, and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home!
Join Moms Meet and me for Virtual WOW Summit from March 9–11. From attending educational workshops and hearing from compelling speakers, to networking with like-minded moms, you’ll walk away equipped with the knowledge you need to raise a happy and healthy family.
I’ve personally attended two Moms Meet events in the past, and they are so fun and educational. Events look a little different right now, but I have no doubt that the virtual event will be just as amazing!
The best part—it’s totally free to attend if you are a member of Moms Meet (and joining Moms Meet is free)! There’s even a unique Track just for bloggers and influencers.
I almost always make too much rice! Although using it up it fairly easy in my household, I wanted to jazz my leftover brown rice up a bit. Mixing brown rice with tofu, green onions, peppers, garlic and egg, I was able to pan fry…
If you’ve got a garden or yard that could benefit from a bit of improvement, now is a great time to give it a makeover. However, some gardens can become a bit too manicured or flat once they’ve been tidied up and growth cut back.
I love personal-sized dinners, especially those that I can heat up to stagger dinner times for those busy nights when everyone is on a different schedule. These vegetarian pot pies are easy to make and absolutely delicious! (more…)
