Record numbers of people watched the 2016 Presidential Debate last night. Living on the west coast means that the debate started at 6:00 p.m. – dinner time in our home. To pay homage to all presidents past and future, to celebrate that we live in a country where the candidates can and do debate publicly, …
This post first appeared on The Next Family as part of TYLENOL® and their #HowWeFamily campaign. Every family is different. While there are many families that do fit the “traditional” family mold, there are others, like us, that do not. I was happy to see Tylenol run their #HowWeFamily campaign and thankful for the chance …
Eggslut in downtown LA is a must stop if you like eggs for breakfast, lunch, or a late afternoon snack. I first heard of Eggslut from a blogger friend, Monica. When I read about her experience there, I tucked that bit of information away in the back of my mind. The place intrigued me, and …
I don’t know about you, but I cannot start my day without my morning cup of coffee. I admit, I used to be a person that frequented coffee shops on an almost daily basis. Yep, you would see me each morning drive up to school and walk into my classroom with a plastic-lidded paper cup of …
It is time to revisit my summer reading list. I read a few of the books that I set out to read last June, and I also read a few that were not on the list – more about that later. One book I read and really enjoyed was A Man Called Ove: A Novel …
Close your eyes and imagine walking into a home where fresh baked cinnamon bread was just pulled from the oven. That sweet aroma makes me swoon. The wafting scent of a fresh brewed cup of coffee soothes my soul. Scent absolutely affects our emotions. Many people tend to take their sense of smell for granted – …
This Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Egg Skillet is simply delicious! It is a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, and a whole lot of yum! While this makes a beautiful breakfast dish, for me it is dinner. This dish is hearty! For breakfast I tend to gravitate to oatmeal and fruit, green smoothies, or yogurt parfaits, …
Thank you to Evite for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. #BeThere #Evite #paidpost #ad Photo Booths are the rage at all kinds of gatherings – large parties and small parties alike. People love to take silly photos. The sillier the better – and the more photo opportunities there are, the …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterBreakfast #CollectiveBias There really is no way around it, mornings in our home are super busy! With everyone getting up and starting the day, our home can feel like Grand Central Station – in a good way. Our family …
My Moroccan Orange Cake Topped with Citrus Fruit cannot stand alone. Oh no! Before we enjoyed the moist and lightly citrusy flavor of the orange cake and the sweet and tangy citrus salad my friends and I enjoyed this flavorful – I mean so many wonderful flavors doing the happy dance in your mouth – Moroccan …
