Succulents have made a huge appearance in both indoor and outdoor gardens these past few years. I bought this large cement pot several summers ago at one of my favorite local garden and gift centers. I’ve returned year after year to have them pull a few of the oldies and plant a few freshies. This […]
Do you ever get tired of chicken? I do. There must be a million ways to make it, but I seem to hover around the same ones. Since deciding to change my diet up a few months ago, eliminating gluten and dairy, I’ve noticed how often chicken recipes and sauces include those items. I was thrilled to […]
April is busy month in the garden. The spring bulbs were blooming when we left for spring break and upon our return the bad windy weather we had blew off all of the petals. Sorry, no new photos of 2013 tulips this year sadly. I didn’t get around to taking some pics quickly enough! Here is […]
I am a mother of consistency. I believe kids crave, expect, even yearn for it. Consistent parenting has routines and positive expectations. Consistent rules + guidelines help little ones know where they stand and model what they see. But the very best part about being a family of consistency is every so often, throwing caution […]
If you are like me and l.o.v.e. ceviche, this recipe is for you! Simple, fresh, and good for you. Have you all read up on the health benefits of Selenium? Besides enhancing immunity and increasing thyroid function, it can also help reduce risks of cancer. You guessed it, one easy way to get a healthy […]
I always love when I come across something or someone new and exciting on the internet, typically through one of my favorite bloggers. Artists are of particular appeal to me especially up and coming artists. Thanks to websites like Etsy and Pinterest, encountering an artist you may not have ever found is becoming easier and […]
A week long resort vacation is fantastic on so many levels for our family. We enjoyed playing on the beach and in the pool. I loved watching my bigs share a bed together, happily for a change! Of course what mom wouldn’t love having a week off from meal planning, shopping and preparing for […]