Saying Bye to San Diego

Saying Bye to San Diego

So, I know I'm going back in time here, but I never blogged about leaving San Diego. Perhaps because I didn't want too, perhaps because I was too busy, maybe a little of both.We were actually ready to leave. I think God purposely made the weather really crap for all...

What are you eating this week?

What are you eating this week?

So, I know I have talked about Everyday Food before, but I have to talk about them again, because I love them. However, if I continue to give them free press, I'm going to have to write in and ask for a free subscription. Do you think that would work? Probably not,...

Sangria and Sparkles Party

Sangria and Sparkles Party

I love how easily things can transform from mess and dishes And some ingredients in a bowl To Perfection... (Props to my sis in-law Rebecca for finding this specific recipe of perfection. The jewelry/goodbye party went great. As you can see from the pics, we played...

We bought a house

We bought a house

So, we got to Jersey and much to our dismay. All the homes we had picked out online had sold (like the day before we arrived). So, we went back to the drawing board, because we were on a mission to find a home (in 7 days no less). That mission lead us to these 2...

Cupcake’s Nemesis

Cupcake’s Nemesis

So, my mother asked me in my last post cupcake post, "with all the food you bake how do you stay so skinny?" Now, lest you think I am quickly becoming a fatty (which maybe I am), I actually do do something to combat all the cupcakes I eat. Yoga.I don't know if I've...

I love arugula

I love arugula

This last Christmas my friend Sara bought me this food magazine and I must say.... I am OBSESSED. I love this magazine. Every single recipe I've tried from this magazine has been fantastic. And I get at least 3 food magazines a month, so that is saying a lot....

upgrade

upgrade

So, this is kind of embarrassing to admit but Jake and I had his childhood dresser in our bedroom up until 6 days ago...And we didn't have just one dresser from his childhood, we actually had two. On top of that we didn't actually have a bed (in the sense of having a...

And her shelf overflows…..

And her shelf overflows…..

This is only HALF of my cookbook stash. NO EXAGGERATION, AT ALL!! Out of all of these I have probably only purchased one myself. So, the question is do people think I am hopelessly unable to cook and bake and need lots of guidance? Or do people think I'm such a...

Where I Shop

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My Everyday Makeup Look
My Everyday Makeup Look

Everyday Makeup Items Anyone that knows me well, know I am a serious budget shopper. I love sales, coupon codes, and waiting for a beloved item to finally go on sale. I am also what a lot of people call "crunchy" and I generally purchase organic or green products. The...

I have my own dream : a tribute to MLK
I have my own dream : a tribute to MLK

*Sharing one of my favorite posts from 2017* You learn a lot about what you believe about the world when you have kids.  The reason is simple, you actually have to state your beliefs and pass them on, because your kids will ask. Then you hear them echoed back to...

My most purchased items of 2019
My most purchased items of 2019

Hey Friends! I just wanted to give a huge thank you to you for shopping my links. These were my most purchased items in 2019. No surprise most are Amazon finds. But you and I both seem to love neutrals. Not all of these are still shoppable, but check below for the...