With a long weekend, no school, and very few plans, I decided it was time for the family to venture down the coast to Venice (California – not Italy!) Luckily, we left mid-morning and took Highway 1, so we made the drive in a little over 75 minutes – which for us, was super fast! … More Day Trippin’- Venice
I live in a house of picky eaters. Greg is picky, but more in the adult, I’ll still eat it if I have to, sort of way. Tay, on the other hand, is the pickiest of picky eaters. She literally survives on mac’n’cheese (only from the box) cheese quesadillas, and pizza. If those options are … More Magnolia Table’s Banana Bread
I had some fun this year with Valentine’s gifts for my friends and student TA’s. I found these adorable gel pens from Amazon and let them lead me in my gift giving! The socks wrapped around the flamingo pens were a cozy touch – and who doesn’t love a good pair of festive socks? Ahhhhhh … More TGIF- fun finds
I’m embarrassed to admit, but more nights than not lately I’ve felt pressed for time when it comes to dinner. I remember- years ago- when Greg would be blessed with a full three course dinner almost every night that had a perfect proportion of protein to meat to carbs. Yeah, life has gotten in the … More Easy Little Dinner
Tay celebrated her 10th birthday this past weekend, and in typical kid style, it was a full weekend of celebrating! Saturday we ended up taking Tay to a play – The Little Prince – and then to her first Buca di Beppo’s experience. I haven’t been there in years and it did not disappoint – … More The Big 1-0 Birthday Recap
At least once a week, some sort of Mexican food will make it’s way onto our dinner menu. Burritos, Enchiladas, and Tacos are no stranger in our house! Why? Well, they are easy, something we can all enjoy, and you eat them all alongside guacamole! These seem to be the standard in our house! Making … More Easy Taco Night
This past week I escorted my Mock Trial students to a scrimmage at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. I LOVE Santa Barbara – it is one of the most beautiful and picturesque California beach towns. They have amazing food, awesome wineries/breweries, and the beaches… Obviously, I haven’t spent much time before this at the courthouse (I … More TGIF – fun finds
I have a secret side-hustle. Ok, it’s not that secret, but it is totally a side-hustle! I make decorated cookies and cupcakes. (Why does this feel like a confession?????) I am self-taught and a little over a year ago I started selling them to friends and family. This began as a creative outlet for me, … More llama birthday cookies
My new BFF, Chrissy (that is Teigen, to the rest of you!) did it again. Seriously, if you haven’t bought her Cravings cookbooks, you need to get on that, ASAP. The other night was the night I had been waiting for… the night to make the Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries!! To know me, is … More Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries
One of my biggest fears when we became vegetarian is what would happen to me at food centered events?!?! I love food – so very much – and I didn’t want to miss out on all the yumminess and be stuck eating vegetables. Ha- was I ever wrong! With a little creativity and a whole … More A Vegetarian Super Bowl
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