Mini Facial Taking care of myself is not typically the first thing that comes to mind in my busy days as a mother and writer. I am often astounded at all that my role as a mother requires me to do on a regular basis. When I had my first child I regularly measured my […]
Weekly Menu Inspiration
Menu Inspiration This week’s menu inspiration comes from some new recipes and lots of citrus. I was feeling a little uninspired with my dinner routine around here. I spent a few minutes browsing some favorite pinners and boards to find a couple of new recipes to work from. I have to admit that I’m not […]
Big Sur, California
Big Sur, California Have you ever done this? We recently had the most spontaneous fun adventure! We booked a reservation at 10am and were on the road by lunchtime. This getaway took us down the gorgeous infamous highway 1 along the central coast of California. After winding through the forested Santa Cruz mountains, we met up […]
Four Finds | Neutral Cross Body Handbag
Neutral Cross Body Handbag I’ve been on the hunt for a new lovely neutral cross body handbag for spring. I love the look of a soft pastel nude or light gray to make that transition from winter to early spring. A bonus is one that will suit casual or dressy outfits equally. Since I prefer […]
Art with Kids | De Young Museum
De Young Museum One of our very favorite things to do as a family is spend a few hours at an art museum. It’s a fun way to get out of your normal routine and enrich our lives. I love having introduced our kids to art from when they were very little. Walking through an […]
Four Finds | Countertop Compost Bins
Countertop Compost Bins Does your town offer compost collection? Last spring, I grew fed up with the ugly green plastic countertop compost bin our local compost collection company offered. It was ugly and plastic and frankly, it smelled. I did a little web searching for a more stylish bin that I wouldn’t mind leaving on […]
Summer Escape | Glamping
The Best Glamping Spots in the West. We had an idea of taking a big Pacific Northwest Road Trip this summer. We’d love to see friends in Portland and Seattle while also visiting places the kids have never been like Crater Lake, Mt. Hood, and Whidbey Island. We are hoping to carve out a few […]