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 […]
Beach Dinner | Take 2
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
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 […]
Chicken Escabeche with Cilantro Black Beans
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 In the Garden
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 […]
Do You Impromptu?
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 […]
Shrimp Ceviche
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 […]