I don’t have any black walls in my home, yet. But my friend Nusheen does, and they are stunning. She painted two walls in her guest bathroom with Benjamin Moore Onyx in an eggshell finish. When you walk into the bathroom you immediately see the black wall – it truly is a statement color. The …
Chocolate Magic Cake Recipe
This is one of the most beautiful chocolate desserts that I have ever seen. A lot of pictures of magic custard cakes have been popping up on Pinterest. I knew I would one day need to try it. Last weekend we went over to a friends house for dinner, so I opted to bring dessert. …
Moroccan Chicken Stew with Artichoke Hearts and Carrots
Chicken is pretty much a mainstay dinner in our household, so I am always on the hunt for new chicken recipes. I have moved towards more exotic flavors in my attempt to find something fresh. When I saw this recipe from Bon Appétit, I knew the combination of seasonings combined with artichoke hearts and couscous …
Building a Family Budget: Getting Your Financial House in Order – Part Four
Just the thought of the word budget makes most people shudder and groan. Many people equate the word budget with diet – it immediately elicits pictures of deprivation. As distasteful as the word budget is – it really is a powerful tool that helps you garner control of your money.What does a budget do for …
Be Kind to Yourself
When I lost my sister, my world was turned upside down. At times the grief was overwhelming. It was during one of those moments that I picked up the phone and called the Centre for Living with Dying. The woman on the other end of the phone was a calm voice full of empathy and …
The Hill: A New Restaurant in Morgan Hill
Downtown Morgan Hill has been undergoing a metamorphosis over the last five years. More and more great restaurants and vibrant hangout places are popping up. The newest establishment to open their doors is called The Hill at 17330 Monterey Street. This is the location of former Champs Family Bar and Grill, but when you walk in …
My First Give-Away: Karma Blend Whole Bean Coffee
Have a Great Cup of Coffee & Make a Difference in Our World! I am very excited to bring to you my very first blog give-away! I have a friend that works for this amazing company calledONEHOPE Wine. For every bottle of wine that is sold, the company makes a donation to a specific cause. …
Taco Cupcakes for Dinner
Family dinner time is really important to me. Yes, there is a ton of research that validates the importance of gathering every night, turning off the TV, and sharing a meal together as a family. For me, it was how I was raised. There were some years, when my children were involved in sports, that …
Setting Goals: Getting your Financial House in Order – Part Three
How many of you have seen the commercial where the wife finds orange money in the pocket of a pair of jeans as she takes the laundry out of the dryer? The woman gently berates her husband for being careless with their orange money. She reminds him that this is the money that they are …
A Visit to the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
The rain has finally hit Northern California. We have had a really dry winter, which means we are heading into a drought. So the rain we received all weekend and the predicted showers this coming week is greatly needed and welcomed. This is also the week I have off from teaching as it is Spring …