The first couple of weeks of school are a bit lighter in the grading world (yeah!) so I am still able to get in some “fun” reading (not that I’m saying student essays aren’t fun…but…) I have been drawn to the Reese’s Book Club picks for awhile, so when I saw The Other Woman I … More Good Reads
The other night, Greg asked a harmless question, “what do we have for dessert?” Instantly, I panicked – I have failed as a wife. My answer was nothing, and I felt sad. Greg didn’t care – he shrugged it off, but I cared. How was I ever supposed to win, “Wife of the Year” if … More Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Friday!!! August flew by- don’t you think? I have no shame in admitting I cannot wait for the fall weather to arrive with pumpkin everything! Until then, here are some fun things… I have been drawn to canned wines lately. They eliminate the need for me to drink an entire bottle by myself and … More TGIF- fun finds
With a hill full of rosemary in the backyard, I’ve long been on the search for recipes to incorporate some of this amazing smelling herb. I’ve been a fan of rosemary roasted potatoes but I wanted to try my hand at bread- specifically focaccia bread. I figured bread cannot be that hard to make- people … More Rosemary Focaccia
I have to admit- I’ve been absolutely fascinated by Pete Buttigieg since he came on the national scene a few months ago as a Democratic candidate for president. This relatively young, little known mayor from South Bend, Indiana seemed like an odd choice for President. I began to blow him off, until my favorite podcast, … More Good Reads
Back to school means back to quick breakfasts and snacks! My family has been doing the school thing the last week, and one thing for sure is that when everyone walks in the door after a long day, they want something quick to munch on. Tay and Greg have been going at the Costco muffins … More Lemony Lemon Bread
While there is always so much fun to have in Santa Barbara- this is the kids edition of fun!!! Greg and I decided to let Tay invite a friend for a kids day-of-adventure in SB. We had passes to the zoo and wanted to check out a new-ish museum. So, we loaded up the car … More Day Trippin’- Santa Barbara
Ughhh- the first Friday back to school is always the hardest! Here are some things that have gotten me through this week!!! My friend, Jill, has the most amazing eyeshadow, and now I do, too! The Stila eyeshadow trio I ordered from Nordstrom makes my heart sing! It goes on so easily, stays on all … More TGIF- fun finds
We were having company over which always means a homemade dessert. I think Greg goes into withdrawals when we don’t have company because I never make dessert for just us! I wanted to make a dessert that would appeal to most palettes and I settled on Magnolia Table’s Brownie Pie. Who doesn’t like brownies??? (Turns … More Brownie Pie
It’s that time of the year- the kiddos are coming!! In honor of the first day back with students, I wanted to share a little bit about the classroom updates I’ve done this summer. This is my second year in the new classroom (17th at the same school!) so I didn’t have a major overhaul … More Back to School
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