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 …
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is not only delicious – it is truly an impressive dish that is super easy and fast to make! Last week I recreated a most spectacular dinner for my husband! This dinner not only was reminiscent of the first dinner he made me, but it was just down-right delicious! When he served me this …
On January 1st, we started the year with a day hike in Joshua Tree National Park. It was a beautiful way to usher in the new year – so much so, I think that this might be a new tradition. Better still was that December 31st was spent at a spa! That was a relaxing way to …
There is a whole lot in today’s blog post! Starting with an interview with Annessa Chumbley on how to make healthy decisions in the grocery store. This is followed by a yummy Apple Oat Waffles recipe, and the best thing today? A chance to win a $50 gift card to your local Safeway or Albertson’s! Yes! …
I have been busy – super busy – decluttering and re-organizing my home! Can I just tell you how much I am enjoying my “new” closet? I LOVE it! And it almost feels like I have a new wardrobe as I am wearing pieces of clothing that I had forgotten that I even owned. You …
February is the month of LOVE! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Cupid is extra busy. Since we will be enjoying Valentine’s Day with the kids and extended family, I decided to surprise my hubby with a romantic dinner a bit early. For the record, I have an amazing husband, and I wanted to show him …
Well, I am three weeks into my training schedule and it is going OK. I have not stuck to my calendar 100%, but I am feeling really good about what I have been able to accomplish. Last night it was utterly cold out. I shivered waking into the pool area, and I was really not looking forward …
It’s crazy to think that one whole month of the new year has already passed! Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that we were all setting goals and resolutions for 2016? As fast as this month seems to have flown by, I know that I have been super busy! Here is s rundown on the past …
Last November my husband and I were able to visit Copenhagen, Denmark. We loved the hygge (coziness) of this beautiful city. The days were short, the weather was cold and wet, the candles were lit, and everywhere you looked people were bicycling to and from their destinations. The city was alive. Visiting in late November …
Love is in the air! Yes, Valentine’s Day is approaching and I am getting in the mood! This is the perfect time to enjoy chocolate hearts, beautiful blooms, a delicious meal with a glass of wine, and telling those close to you that they are loved. Whether you are single or in a relationship it all …
