Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
What do you do when a friend calls you and says he has too much fresh Blue Fin Tuna from a fishing trip? You ask where they are so you can run down to the docks and get some! We eat fish as part of…
Starting your own business may be a dream that you feel is close to becoming a reality. But there is risk involved. You stand to lose everything if things don’t go to plan. And you will need to spend many late nights with an open…
If you’re looking for a new and fun tasty broccoli recipe, this is it! Blanching broccoli will keep it crunchy, yet bright green. The addition of diced apricots lends a little sweetness to the ginger dressing with vinegar and sesame oil. You can throw this together in less than 20 minutes and it holds up well as a make-ahead salad. (more…)
2020 has been hard on all of us, and will continue to be challenging through out the holidays as we limit visits with loved ones. One way to brighten someone’s day from a far and on a daily basis is through the gift of an…
I just participated in the Holiday of Play Toy Insider Event and here are my early toy picks that teach STEM, Socially Responsible or use Sustainable manufacturing. There are so many exciting & innovative toys and activities coming out, it was hard to narrow it…
The pandemic has us trying out new activities that we haven’t tried before. If you’re considering trying a new dance style, which one would you choose? Here’s an infographic guide to help steer your decision – try a class out with an online video and see how you like it! (more…)
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. There are a lot of elderberry products out on the market now, but very few…
If you’re having family or friends over for a socially distanced backyard Halloween or Fall gathering, you’re most likely looking to buy single-use plastics to keep things extra sanitary and easy. Sadly Covid-19 has resurrected the use of single-use plastics and the pandemic is also…
When September rolled around, I was so eager to start making Fall themed foods. I noticed that many of my stores did not have organic canned pumpkin in stock and I’ve heard from other around the country that they were in the same predicament. In fact, I even broke down and cooked and pureed my own pumpkin from whole Sugar Pie pumpkins! Thankfully the great canned pumpkin shortage appears to have resolved itself, and now cans seem to be available again. Here’s an easy vegetarian pumpkin curry recipe that you can make with a lot of pantry/freezer staples, for the exception of the Za’atar spice mix that I know is NOT a common find. Za’atar can be found in specialty spice or gourmet food shops and is generally a combination of dried oregano, thyme, and/or marjoram (woodsy and floral), with sumac (tangy and acidic) and toasted sesame seeds (nutty and rich). You don’t NEED it for the recipe, but it sure is a fun herbal add if you have some! (more…)
Watercress is an ancient dark, leafy green that grows in natural spring water, and was once enjoyed by the Romans as a staple. It has a strong flavor and is relatives with mustard, radish, and wasabi. This is a wonderful green to mix in with…
I’ve had major laundry guilt for years now. As I’m not a fan of powdered laundry detergent, I have been buying those plastic jugs of liquid detergent. While I appreciate the clean clothes, seeing a large empty plastic jug just hurts my soul. Over 700,000,000…
We recently purchased an RV so we can travel safely in our own little bubble. So far the experience has been nothing short of amazing! However, one of the hardest parts of RV planning is the pre-packing. It’s never fun to get out on the road, far from civilization and realize you forgot to pack something essential. However, as we have a small RV (22′), we have limited space to pack items into. (more…)
