I’m learning each day to lead a healthier and simpler life. One good habit our mom’s may have taught us, but we often forget, is get a good night’s sleep. There are so many reason’s why you need more sleep each night to go about your daily functions. 1-It helps with our memory, creativity, focus,… Read More >>
This weeks meal makes me love summer time. A Mahi Mahi dinner is another favorite I must have at least four times a month. When the sun is shining, we take any chance we get at using the grill. The Mahi Mahi is from Trader Joe’s as well as the rice medley. Can you tell… Read More >>
2013 brought a lot of change, and in some cases, not enough change. Reflecting back on the year has inspired me with guiding words that will help me create a simple life, and be present. Kirsten and I took a trip to WPPI in Las Vegas late February. It was an enormous amount of fun… Read More >>
Two weeks ago Cory and I celebrated our Happy 7th Anniversary. I’m not sure I’ve ever posted much in the way of our wedding photos (too long ago) but every anniversary, I dig out our photos and I love them all over again. I sometimes hear about people who are disappointed in their wedding photos,… Read More >>
I met up with Racheal last week to go over some wedding planning details, but mostly just to chat and share some wine and food. Her and Rochan have been in full swing wedding planning mode and it was a much needed time-off from the planning chaos. I’m so glad she was able to spend… Read More >>
The end of my 40 Day Transformation is coming to an end this Friday. I am now at day 38, and couldn’t be more proud of myself! There are several things I’ve learned along the way that I wanted to share. The main reason why I started this program was to improve the overall balance… Read More >>
I am now at day 30 of my 40 Day Transformation! We were asked on Day 1 what (if anything) we wanted to add into our lives, or what we wanted to do without. Making a commitment for 40 days to be healthier and live a healthier lifestyle involved ‘try giving something up.’ So, I… Read More >>
Charlotte hosted August’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, in her newly renovated dining room in Loomis. The food was amazing! Charlotte prepared Caprese salad, baked brie with garlic, chicken pasta salad, and her famous avocado and cucumber guacamole (I will post the recipe soon!). Dessert was fresh peaches and homemade whipped cream! It was a… Read More >>
Amy hosted July’s book, The Murderer’s Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers, at her adorable house in Midtown. The book is about two daughters who are orphaned at a young age when their father murders their mother, stabs one of them, and is imprisoned for his crime. For thirty years, the daughters try to make sense… Read More >>
This month in our book club, we discussed “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher. ‘Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker–his classmate and crush–who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah… Read More >>
