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 …
Today’s post is written by my husband, Gavin. This is his take on how it all got started. Enjoy! How I Met Your Stepmother By Gavin Visualize three children, feigning interest in the story I am about to tell, sitting on a couch. The oldest, Olivia, rolling her eyes, as if she had heard the …
My daughter Alyssa is graduating this May from Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitative Services with a degree in Nutritional Sciences. She has spent years studying nutrition and learning of the medical benefits of a healthy diet. My daughter loves to share her knowledge, and I have learned a lot! I have tried …
My daughter Nicole is home for spring break, and her friend Katie has come along to visit. So last night I made one of her favorite meals for dinner, Pesto Shrimp. All the kids were quite excited when they sat down at the table, exclaiming that this was all four of their favorite dinners. Family …
Once I became a mom, I realized how much of my time was no longer mine. Caring for children is an exhausting and all-time consuming job. I loved being a mom from the moment I held my son in my arms, but once I had kids, I knew that I needed to do something to …
This cheesecake is as delicious as it is beautiful! My friend Nusheen makes this cake for friends and family. I had a taste of it last summer, and it is really worth all of the calories! The berry topping is also divine! Nusheen actually undercooks the cheesecake slightly, as she wrote in her directions, bake …
Paperwork – Uggh! It just never goes away! Managing all of your mail and paperwork that comes into your home is part of managing your finances. And I must admit, I struggle with this! When I get home from work, I just don’t like going through the giant piles of mail that stuff our mailbox …
This year for my birthday I wanted nothing except for my husband to make me one of his gourmet meals and for my car to get cleaned. My husband is a gem! He detailed my car for me and prepared an excellent dinner. The day was perfect!I left the menu choice to him. He was …
Today is my birthday, and it has me thinking about the important role models that I have had throughout my life. Our first teachers in life are our parents. My mom and dad have taught me many key lessons in life. As parents they played an active role in my upbringing, and as a parent …
Weekly grocery shopping in our home is typically a big chunk of change. And as much as I love to buy some more expensive food items, I am going to see if I can cut down on our grocery bill from time to time by using a more budget friendly meal plan. When I look …
