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Trendy Clothing You Should Try This Fall

Trendy Clothing You Should Try This Fall

Most of us have our preferred tried and true styles that we like and steer towards day after day, but it’s often too easy to get stuck in a rut. Trying out new trends can be scary, especially for us Moms because we don’t want to…

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Truvia Natural Sweetener

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Truvia Natural Sweetener

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickNaturesSweetness #CollectiveBias I love making overnight oats because of the convenience, but more importantly, it’s one of the few breakfasts I can make that will hold my…

Tasty vegan protein swaps

Tasty vegan protein swaps

Switching to a vegan diet isn’t easy—especially when you’ve been used to the taste of protein-rich and flavorful meats. Not to worry; you can have your meat substitute and eat it too. Try these vegan protein trades to quell meat, egg and dairy cravings.

Want chicken?

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Moms: Is CBD For You?

Moms: Is CBD For You?

Recently around the water cooler, there’s been chatter about the benefits of CBD oil. And, by the water cooler, I mean Moms Night Out at a wine bar. Under hushed voices, benefits of CBD were being discussed in serious tones. Heck, even the family dog…

Natural Weight Loss Supplements & Diet Pill Reviews

Natural Weight Loss Supplements & Diet Pill Reviews

If you are one of those persons who try physical exercise to lose weight without controlling your diet, you definitely will not achieve your desired goals. Losing weight demands much effort, but most importantly, you have to pay keen attention to your diet.

Kids Go Free Offer from LEGOLAND® California Resort

Kids Go Free Offer from LEGOLAND® California Resort

The following is a paid promotion from Legoland®, but the opinions are that of my own. 

San Diego locals and San Diego visitors – make sure to take advantage of this awesome LEGOLAND California Resort promotion!

KIDS GO FREE to LEGOLAND® California Resort – The offer on the box includes a FREE Child Hopper Ticket with a full paid Adult Hopper Ticket admission coupon to LEGOLAND® California Resort.

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Cal Water H2O Challenge’s Classroom Challenge for California Classrooms

Cal Water H2O Challenge’s Classroom Challenge for California Classrooms

This post is sponsored by the Cal Water H20 Challenge, but the opinions are that of my own. Last year, California enjoyed a rainy season, but the party ended abruptly with a hot dry Summer and no rain in Fall. The recent California fires were…

Make Your Home a Sanctuary

Make Your Home a Sanctuary

Your house is your sanctuary and you want to create the best version of what you come to call ‘home’. A big part of this will be down to the furniture you choose and how you decorate. I personally have a very eclectic style that…

Make a Disaster Preparedness Plan With Your Family

Make a Disaster Preparedness Plan With Your Family

As a bicoastal resident (California and Florida), I live with the reality that a fire, earthquake, mudslide or hurricane could wipe me out at any time. It’s not a pleasant thought, but it was our reality in 2017. California was ravaged by unrelenting fires during the extended Santa Ana season, and my house in Florida got pounded by hurricane Irma. There is also always talk of the ‘Big One’ about to rock California off its tectonic plate. (more…)

In-home tips for staying healthy

In-home tips for staying healthy

Rather than relying on willpower alone, improve the healthfulness of your dwelling space, starting with your kitchen and living room. Slim meal strategies If you keep a produce bowl on your kitchen counter, research shows you’ll weigh an average of 13 pounds less than people…

TRUST Beauty & The Science of Adaptogens

TRUST Beauty & The Science of Adaptogens

I was recently selected by TRUST Beauty to experience their plant-based skin care line, and it could not have come at a better time. I’ve recently bounced around from San Diego’s dry crisp fall weather to sunny balmy Florida and my aging combination skin doesn’t know what’s…

Mushroom Bisque Soup

Mushroom Bisque Soup

Mushrooms are not only delicious, but they have a remarkably low environmental footprint. Research shows that a pound of mushrooms requires only 1.8 gallons of water to grow.

Comparatively, it takes 2,000 gallons of water to produce a pound of beef.  Check out this yummy Mushroom Thyme Bisque – perfect for a crisp day or as a starter for a fun dinner at home.

You will Need

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, diced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped (white button, portobello and/or oyster mushrooms)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped Swiss chard, stems and thick stalks removed
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • FOR THE THYME TOAST
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 5 slices bread

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