Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
It’s September once again! After an exhausting summer, gleeful parents around the country are bringing children back to the classroom. Although Back To School is filled with excitement, it’s important not to overlook the importance of teaching kids road safety, especially on the way to…
Here’s a simple habanero hot sauce that is flavorful and ridiculously hot. My husband is brave enough to use this on tacos, but I cautiously use it in chilis and soups.
When my husband and I hit the road, we often make little stops at farmstands and country markets and load up on jams, chutneys, and honey. On this past trip, I grabbed a huge jar of ‘Brandied Peaches’. Motivated to not have this gem sit in my pantry, I decided to make some rustic peach tartlets when I got home with the peach mixture. (more…)
In your pursuit of becoming the perfect parent, it’s very easy to feel anxious and worried about your responsibilities. The cause of this is obvious – it’s because you’re chasing something that doesn’t exist! Perfect parenthood has never, can never, and will never be a…
If you are considering moving to a new office space and you don’t know where to start, then you have come to the right place.
If you are a parent, or even if you are just planning on becoming one, it can be a huge help to know how you might make things a lot easier for yourself. The truth is that there are always things you can do to make parenting a lot easier on yourself, and it’s wise trying those out at least from time to time. In this post, we’ll take a look at four specific things that can make parenting so much easier for you. These are all worth considering for sure, whether you have a child or five. (more…)
Getting your five a day can be hard sometimes, yet it is the recommended amount of individual fruit and/or vegetable portions for a varied and healthy diet. From using up the beans at the back of the cupboard to making mouth-watering stews on lazy afternoons,…
We’ve all heard the term ‘mom brain’. If you’ve found your keys in the fridge and lost your glasses on your head, it’s happened to you too. Whether you have one child or five, mom brain is an inevitable part of being a busy parent.…
As summer is now in full swing, many people have booked trips overseas. We are planning a trip to South Korea this summer, and as I was planning full days of activities it occurred to me that when I normally go to bed Pacific Standard Time, I should be waking up Korea time. Yikes! How am I going to adjust to that? (more…)
Life isn’t always easy and sometimes there are moments of setbacks and disappointments. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t get to a better place mentally and with your overall health.
Let’s face it, entertaining isn’t always a Martha Stewart production. This past weekend, I found myself scrambling for last-minute party ideas – a far cry from my usual elaborate planning. My husband, ever the pragmatist, suggested Doritos and calling it a day. Bless his heart,…
While most of the country is sweltering, we are still chilling here in San Diego in the low 70s. It feels a little odd to be so much cooler than the entire country, but I’m not complaining! I know our time will come in September when we have our REAL summer. While at home, I’ve had the chance to test out some ‘better for you’ products, and here are the ones that I’m adding to my favorites list. (more…)
