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Irish Jalapeño Jelly

Irish Jalapeño Jelly

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…

Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit 2021

Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit 2021

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…

Crispy Brown Rice & Tofu Patties

Crispy Brown Rice & Tofu Patties

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 up some delicious patties quickly and they are so tasty! (more…)

Spruce up your outdoor landscaping for spring

Spruce up your outdoor landscaping for spring

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.

Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe

Vegetarian Pot Pie Recipe

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! 

Healthy Ways to Heal After a Heartbreak

Healthy Ways to Heal After a Heartbreak

Having a hard time moving past a breakup? Here are some healthy tips to mend a broken heart. (more…)

New Family Home Design Checklist

New Family Home Design Checklist

Are you thinking about building a new home yourself? Here’s a handy list of things to consider before you purchase a lot or land, and what type of design options are useful.

Broccoli Cornbread Bake

Broccoli Cornbread Bake

Looking for a delicious way to get more vegetables in your child’s diet? This gluten-free cornbread has 5 cups of cooked broccoli in it! Extremely tasty & somewhat addicting.

The Benefits of Buying & Holding Property

The Benefits of Buying & Holding Property

Buying and holding real estate is historically one of the best and safest ways to grow personal wealth and security. Here is a helpful infographic that shows the benefits of buying and holding onto real estate as an investment.
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Purify the air in your teen’s room with Okaysou

Purify the air in your teen’s room with Okaysou

Raise your hand if walking into your teenager’s room feels like a health hazard? With many teens and college students at home doing online school, the air get is getting a bit funky in their bedrooms, if you know what I mean. As they are…

Funny Gifts Your Loved Ones Will Cherish

Funny Gifts Your Loved Ones Will Cherish

Giving and receiving gifts can become monotonous if the gifts are similar to those received in the past. To make things interesting, why not add some funny gifts to your shopping list? Funny gifts are unique surprises that your loved ones will cherish. To help…

5 Exciting Collaborations Between Fashion and Interior Design

5 Exciting Collaborations Between Fashion and Interior Design

It has been a fantastic year for collaboration between fashion and interior design! We have seen several brands fuse and twist their products to produce the most striking accessories, clothing, and design items, bearing a delightful and uncanny resemblance to each company involved. From Versace Home to Dolce & Gabbana, there are lots of collaborations happening. Here is a list of some of my favorites. (more…)