It’s finally March – and the promise of spring is right around the corner! While I love this time of the year, I do hate what’s coming up tomorrow night…the dreaded “Spring Forward” of the clocks! Just when it was getting light out on my morning runs… we are plunged back into darkness. So sad!!! … More TGIF- fun finds!
With all the camping we have been doing lately, I have found a lot of time to read. My favorite thing is to wake up early, grab a cup of coffee, snuggle in with Oscar, and read next to the campfire. Pretty idyllic, huh? I had not heard of The Wife Between Us before reading … More Good Reads
Being a fierce lover of democracy and a US History teacher, voting day has always been a very exciting day for me. I kinda view it as my own Super Bowl; I get up early in the morning to vote before work, wear my special “vote” t-shirt all day, then sit glued to the TV … More Super Tuesday Cookies
Another week in the books! There is no better feeling than a Friday afternoon knowing that you have the entire weekend ahead of you… We have a local brew house – Bottle & Pint – that has an ever rotating list of beers. Greg and I stopped by on Monday after we dropped Tay at … More TGIF- fun finds
After a hiatus from camping for a few weeks, we finally made it back into the wilderness! This time, we stayed close to home, but it was still just as amazing. One thing that I am constantly in awe of is how many cool spots we have to camp just minutes from our home. Leo … More Day Trippin’ – Leo Carrillo
To be honest, work meetings suck. I know, I know, they are useful and necessary…but you can’t deny the fact that they are a drag on your day. Solution to this sadness- cookies, of course! And, if said cookies are screaming out school spirit (as in school colors – black and gold) even better! I … More Confetti Cookies
Another long, cold (the heater in my classroom doesn’t really work – I’m freezing every day!) week is finally done – and the weekend is beckoning! I am happy to announce that I have found the BEST at-home manicure/pedicure on the market! Sally Hansen Miracle Gel lasts so long, has amazing colors, and comes off … More TGIF- fun finds
My friend, Asya, made a really interesting statement the other day. In the wake of the Kobe Bryant tragedy, she mentioned that she’s fixated on “last moments.” She and I could not imagine the last moments of Kobe, in the helicopter with his daughter, and what would have been going through his mind. After Asya … More Good Reads
Disclaimer: anything that begins with “lemon-pistachio” is always going to catch my attention straight away! Once again, I dove into my new cookbook, My Paris Kitchen, this weekend to look for something tasty to try. When my eyes fell upon the Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous, I knew it had to be made. Two of my favorite … More Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous
Happy Friday! Happy Valentine’s Day! And most importantly- Happy Long Weekend! President’s Day could not have come at a better time!!! Tay celebrated her 11th birthday this week and we had a painting party at the art studio she takes lessons at. Although I wasn’t allowed to make the cake (she wanted Nothing Bundt Cakes– … More TGIF- fun finds
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