Wow! I can’t believe it’s already been a full year since my first post on Father’s Day 2012. I really had no expectations for how well A Bowl Full of Simple would be received. I wasn’t going to be surprised if it was my mom, my dad, and my husband my only audience. My welcome […]
Most of my recipes are essentially variations on a few simple favorites. I believe that a good cook doesn’t need to know hundreds of recipes. A good cook is one that knows a few basics well and can modify easily to make it seem like the have a deep limitless repertoire. I came across this recipe […]
I want to tell you about something that has been eating at me for months, that I really really dislike about myself in hopes that others out there may not feel embarrassed and may be inspired to make a change. You see, it has been digging a pit in my belly for a long time. […]
Storing School Work Ok friends, it’s that time of year again. The school year is winding down and the kids’ artwork and school work is comin’ home. What’s your plan going to be? Is this the summer you tackle the mountains? Is this the year you stop feeling guilty for tossing some {most} of it […]
I have been coveting vertical wall gardens as art for four years now. I have 2 walls in my yard that would perfectly suit a work of art like these. Determined to create my own one day, I’ve saved these images as inspiration. 1 / 2 / 3 Beyond being a source of beauty and […]
A few weeks ago we surprised the kids with an impromptu dinner at the beach. It was a ton of fun to put our regularly busy week on hold for a few hours and make the drive to the beach for dinner instead of our usual routine. It may have been worth it simply to […]
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 […]