I once told my husband that sleep was overrated. I have yet to live that statement down. As busy as I am and as much as I do, I really do like my sleep! Sometimes we need a little help. I’m here today to share bedtime snacks that encourage sleep. Sleep sometimes just does not …
The hills are green and the days are getting longer. Yes, springtime is right around the corner and with that comes… Easter! I love celebrating Easter Sunday with a brunch. It is an easy way to gather with family and friends after Sunday services. Easy because everything is done ahead. Now that is my kind …
Most of us in California are very excited to be getting so much rain. Not everyone I suppose, as it has wrecked havoc and caused considerable damage in some towns. But after so many years of drought, it is wonderful to hear the rain pitter-pattering on the roof tops. Rain however, makes it more challenging …
Money. We all need it. We all work for it. It is the bloodline of our economy and it is necessary to keep our households running. So why do we not spend more time talking about it? It is a necessity, yet we tend to keep money conversations hush-hush. Sometimes we even sweep financial concerns …
Welcome to month three or more accurately weeks 10 − 14 of my training schedule! I am happy to say that all is going well on my end. While I am not able to complete 100% of the training – I am above my 80% completion threshold that I hold for myself. My hats off …
Another month is basically done and over! Wow, tomorrow starts March, but today is the day to publish a new calendar. Time really does not stop for anyone, it just keeps on marching forward and hence tomorrow we are starting the third month of the year. Spring is going to be here before we know it! …
While I am not following the Fast Metabolism Diet from Haylie Pomroy, I do have her book and love many of her recipes. Her recipes are full of healthy ingredients, they are easy to put together, and my family loves them! Case in point is this Chicken and Barley Soup. I made this the other …
It has been a awhile since I have shared a book review with you. My last one was last September when I talked about The Fifth Child. At that time we set out to read JK Rowling’s adult mysteries. Arter reading the second in her series, my book club opted to read the first and …
This is a delicious, filling, and totally nutritious salad that is perfect for a hearty meal! I mean just look at all the wonderful colors and tasty ingredients! This salad was inspired from a lunch that I shared with my daughter at Life Alive in Cambridge. MA. This was one of the amazing places that my …
As you know, I love to entertain. I can find pretty much any reason to invite friends over. Sometimes it is a large celebration and sometimes it is a small intimate gathering. Sometimes it can get pretty elaborate, but most often I keep it rather simple. I believe that entertaining should be as enjoyable for …
