Every now and then I come across something that inspires me and I save it to a file on my computer, where it will probably never be seen again. So instead of keeping these golden nuggets in hiding, I wanted to share them with you, because we all could use a spoonful of hope and […]
Archives for 2012
Bring Up The Bodies
by Hilary Mantel
You Don’t Sweat Much For A Fat Girl
by Celia Rivenbark
Feed Your Face
by Jessica Wu, M.D.
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
Banana Bread: It Counts as a Serving of Fruit, Right?
We love bananas in our house and put them on everything. But I get really excited when my bananas start to turn – the blacker and mushier they get the sweeter they become – because then they’re perfect to make Banana Bread. And I’m pretty sure Banana Bread is a serving of fruit, right? So […]
Wordless Wednesday – Waffle? What Waffle?
No amount of fruit is going to hide the fact there’s a waffle under there. Can’t blame me for trying. Though, this is a huge improvement from when I was a kid, when I’d fill each fluffy hollow in the waffle with butter, then syrup – a perfect half/half mixture that when blended became a […]
Wordless Wednesday – It’s All In The Foam
My hubby and I like to go to a cute little cafe for breakfast on the weekends. They make my coffee look so pretty. Like this: Last week my hubby’s coffee came like this… Clearly someone has a sense of […]
Tunacado: Tuna Salad With A Twist
Tunacado (I love how it rolls off the tongue) is great for your skin, hair and midsection. It’s a healthier version of tuna salad because it’s blended with avocado instead of Mayonnaise. Tunacado has the same creamy texture you’d want with an awesome nutty avocado taste. I am addicted. College Boy likes it too (which […]
The 20 Best College Advice Posts: What Every Freshman & Their Parents Should Read Before College
Whether it’s your first child going off to college, or if you’re like us, your last, your head might be swimming with concerns and wondering what it’s really like out there in “college land”. It’s important for parents and their college bound students to be aware so that good choices can be made. No need […]
Having “The Talk” Before Your Child Leaves For College
Lots to talk about before Mini-Me leaves for college. Even though she’s heard the speech, I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I didn’t say it, yet again. I cringe as the words come out of my mouth, knowing what’s coming, “Mom, you don’t have to tell me this. I’m not stupid.” But, […]
