Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
My daughter slung her 100 pound backpack over her shoulder and announced that she would not be needing a lunch today because it simply would not fit in her bag. Whoa, whoa, whoa, young lady! We are not going to forgo sustenance because of book…
It looks like the succulent craze isn’t slowing down. If anything, succulent artistry is getting more detailed and fun varietals are finally getting the spotlight. When creating succulent landscapes or small succulent gardens, a mixture of colors and textures help elevate the design. My favorite…
I know it may take a few weeks for the effects of salmon oil to really shine through, but here’s a list of proven benefits:
TerraMax Pro’s Premium Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil is guaranteed to contain 100% of the purest, most potent fish oil on the market to provide optimum nutrition for your pet.
Update! I have been feeding my dog this oil on her food for over 2 months now & we have noticed a difference in her itchiness! Spring is a tough time here in San Diego as there are lots of pollinating plants and spores that are irritaging to my princess. This oil is definitely helping reduce the itch and is a keeper!
* I received this product in exchange for an honest review.
When I was a young child, we would visit my Grandparents in Florida over the holidays. They told me the story of Marvin the Mouse, a gift bearing rodent, that would come bearing a gift each night for the 12 days before Christmas. This tradition was…
One of my fondest memories as a child was making our own garland for the Christmas tree. The garlands usually had a limited shelf life as we’d use real food items like cranberries, or popcorn. We also made seed balls and pinecone ornaments and hang…
The Oceanaire – Crab cakes
Marriot Coronado Island Restaurant – Squash with Mexican Prawns
Valencia Hotel – Grilled Octopus
Solare in Point Loma’s Liberty Station – House cured swordfish belly with aceto balsamico pearls
Barleymash – Bacon wrapped cinnamon rolls
Blue Wave Bar & Grill – Ahi Poke
Rancho Bernardo Inn – Hiramasa bites
For foodies like myself, the San Diego Bay Food + Wine Fest is probably one of the most joyous days of the year. Advance reservations must have been made for stellar weather, because we had a perfect summer day in November. Pacing myself at this…
One of my MOST favorite Holiday traditions is having a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party. These parties are always hillarious, and it’s fun to see what people bring as well as fight over! White Elephant Exchanges are great for cocktail parties, or something to do…
These suggestions are to make your life easier throughout the holiday so you can spend more time voluntereering, spending time with family, eating gorgeous food & making interesting crafts. Enjoy!
Dinosaur Set – What kid doesn’t like dinosaurs? My four year old nephew played with this set all day! He put them in his race cars, took them in the bath and even ate with them at meal time. Let your child’s imagination soar with this educational 12 piece dino set. This quality set is lead free, certified for EN71 and does not have any funky plastic smell! If you have Amazon Prime, free shipping! *
DIY Jewelry Stamping Kit – Forget the beading! Pull out the hammer included in this set and get pounding! Come on, Mom – it’s not THAT dangerous! This DIY Jewelry Stamping Kit includes a small metal stamping hammer, a full set of letters and numbers, plus all the materials you’ll need to make two finished necklaces.Available from Point Loma Gifts. Shipping within the U.S.
Clean Glass Containers – Stylish & Easy to Clean. Drinking out of glass is always best – no funky aftertaste like plastic of aluminum containers. Yes, it’s glass – so be careful, but the risk is well worth the reward. Dishwasher safe and great for water, teas, iced coffees and smoothies. They are also very cost-effective. $11.99 for two. Pair these with some nice teas and gift as an ‘ice tea’ set. Free Shipping with Amazon Prime. *
Knive Sharpener – There is one thing that people who love to cook must have, and that’s sharp knives. A sharp knife is actually safer to use because you can cut with precision and less likely to ‘roll’ your food which can then cause the knife to slip and cause injury! The Priority Chef knive sharpener is easy to use. Simply choose rough or fine sharpening depending on the condition of your knive, and run it through four times per instruction. I sharpened some of my favorite paring knives and Wow! What a difference! The sharpener is ergonomically designed handle with rubber grip that is comfortable to use and the modern looking design will complement most kitchens.*
Chef Herb Scissors – Fab kitchen tool alert! Herb scissors (with 7 blades!) cut herbs quickly & smoothly. Look at these awesome little mint slices that took me literally 2 seconds to make! This is not only a huge time saver, but the snips come out even and beautiful! Great for herbs, chives, lettuce confetti, and let your imagination run wild! This would make a great & unique stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to cook! *
VinOrama Waiters Corkscrew – Premium Rosewood – Every wine enthusiast has a favorite wine opener style (rabbit, twist, automatic or jack-style) and most likely an actual favorite opener. Some people actually name their favorite openers. “Have you see Harry today?” And, should that favorite wine opener gets lost in say a park, or left behind in a vacation rental, there is often surely hell to pay – and then some serious groaning. Openers are not all that unique, but after opening as many bottles as I do, quality really counts. A poor quality opener will not barrel down into a cork correctly, often resulting in a fractured cork and cork bits in every sip of wine. The VinOrama Corkscrew is not only beautiful, but is very well crafted with a double hinge fulcom to accomodate even the longest of corks! Get this one as a gift, and then one for yourself and think of a nice name for your new ‘best friend’. Free shipping with Amazon Prime. *
Vino Mio Foldable Wine Bottle – Have wine, will travel! Glass-free, BPA-free foldable wine bag for picnics & other outings where glass is not allowed. Rinse out when done, hang upside down to dry, and it’s ready to go again! Pair with a bottle of wine and give as a gift! A pack of two (red wine & white wine) is available on Amazon/Free Ship if you have Prime. *
FTC Statement * I received the following sample items in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are that of my own.
My husband and I parked in front of Tomales Bay Foods to meet up with the West Marin Food & Farm Tour. For those of you who don’t know where Marin County is, it’s north of San Francisco on a unique strip of land jutting out…
Yesterday had stellar weather with clear skies and crisp air. Today it looks like we’re in for rain, but that’s not going to stop us! Can’t wait to get out there and do what I love to do best — eat! Follow this page to…
