I have always loved cooking alongside my children. I also have fond memories of cooking with my parents. We all know that food brings people together, but it can be so much more than sitting down at the table. It really starts in the kitchen – or even the grocery store as well shop for …
Northern California is getting some much needed rain! I love the smell of fresh rain and the newness that it implies. As I am sitting here watching the rain and soaking up the dampness, I am reminded of my favorite autumn songs. Today, I am resharing with your my Welcome Autumn playlist that I have …
School is back in full force! No matter how many years I teach, the first few weeks of school are a total whirlwind! Teachers and students alike are struggling with longer days of focus and the demands of school. While it is all really good – it is exhausting to get the year up and …
One of my favorite weekend rituals is to head downtown early on Saturday mornings, meet up with a friend or two for a cup of coffee, and then to walk across the street to our local farmers market. The morning coffee enjoyed sitting outside and catching up with friends is the prelude to the main …
It’s springtime, and I am totally enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love my time skiing in the mountains, golfing in the desert, and walking on the beach. I simply love being outdoors. There is something about nature that is soul soothing and serene. …
This past fall we gutted two bathrooms in our home and gave them a much needed update! Today, I am finally sharing with your our beautiful half bath remodel! Last summer, we were thrilled to finally get the ball rolling on this project. We had help from a local designer, Melanie Kimbrow. Melanie looked at …
There is so much going on in our world today. When you turn on the news you see some of the worst of humanity and catastrophes taking place. All of this can get overwhelming. Throw in our day-to-day lives and our many commitments – and life can feel chaotic. Trying not to get sidetracked or …
Three years ago, my husband and I downsized our home. We literally cut our home’s square footage in half. We also went from an oversized three-car garage to a standard two-car garage. We lost a lot – I mean loads of closet space, kitchen counter space, and laundry room space – when we moved. Today …
January is my month to reset and rebalance all aspects of my life. In my blog post Looking Forward and Looking Back I said, “Living a life of health and wellness takes commitment.” and that is the truth! This week I am taking a deep dive into my finances. After all of the fun holiday …
Have you noticed your regular grocery bill going up, up, up? I sure have! Everytime I go to the grocery store, it seems that the total cost keeps getting higher. Our budget has sure taken a hit with the higher cost of food. Well, today I am sharing tips about creating a Thanksgiving feast on …
