Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
I was a Girl Scout and a Girl Scout leader, so really I have no excuses to be ill-prepared. However, it always feels like Summer sneaks up on me and I’m scrambling to pack the perfect travel suitcase. (Sponsored Post)…
I love Valentine’s Day! It’s not only a day to celebrate my cherished relationship with my husband, but it’s also a ‘month’ whereby I celebrate my great friends. Here’s a super easy dinner to prepare for friends to say ‘thank…
I love the thought of using natural based beauty products that are also cruetly-free, but do they work? I’ve taken the following products for a spin to see if they really work. I’ve also broken down beauty ingredient basics as…
I’m all about resolutions and self-improvement, but when January rolls around, life starts to feel like a chore. This year, I’ve taken the whole resolution thing off my plate, but have added natural products and easy ideas to help improve…
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family and enjoying special treats. One of my most favorite holiday traditions is having a Cookie Exchange Party. As everyone is so busy around this time of year, I have…
This morning I was looking through my emails and saw that many retailers are already having Black Friday sales. What? It’s only November 2nd! With that sentiment however, I was reminded that the Holiday season is almost upon us. With…
I love meandering through my local Korean grocery store. Not only do they have a ton of fresh locally grown produce, but they also offer unique vegetables that are normally not found in a big retail chain grocery store. On…
Now is the season of summer crop Kirby cucumbers, so pick up a few pounds next time you’re in the produce aisle! These quick refridgerator pickles are made with things you probably already have on hand, but make sure you…
I’m happy that Pokémon Go is getting people outside and being active, but I find myself wishing that people were seeking a real life reward versus a virtual one. My best summer advice is to detach your little PokéZombies (and husbands) from the phone…
There are always endless things to clean and fix around my house. The yard needs constant maintenance as we live under a giant Torrey Pine that rains pine needles and sap upon us. My daughter and her friends are in…
I was so excited to be able to host a Folgers Brunch at my house and sample several varieties of Folgers K-Cup pods with my family and friends. As a new Keurig owner and avid coffee drinker, I now LOVE…
Some people relax by doing yoga, others prefer a hot cup of camomile tea. Personally, I like to vacuum. You see, I’m a serial vacuumer. Is that even a thing? I’m not entirely sure how much vacuuming is considered NORMAL,…
This year has been rough. Not only do I have carpool on some days at 6:50 a.m., but I have to get my 13 year old out the door and that’s no easy task. Therefore, I have really come to…
If you don’t have a restful outdoor area to set up a Relaxtion Station for Mom, why not set her up with an Indoor Nook of Peace? If you’re wondering why Mom would want this at all, please see the…
As a Mother, I can tell you that going out to Mother’s Day Brunch at a crowded restaurant is mundane cattle-call torture. It’s not intimate and it feels forced. Long lines, poorly prepared food and tables jammed in together like…