A Season of Joy and Sorrow December is a month of celebration—but it can also be heavy. For many, the holidays are a reminder of someone missing at the table, or memories that bring both joy and sorrow. I know this personally. In 2020, my family lost my cousin...
It’s been just over a month since we brought home our Golden Retriever puppy, Grace, and life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. She’s now potty trained, walking longer on the leash, but also testing boundaries—biting more, jumping on counters, and keeping us...
At the end of August, Lee and I took an Alaskan cruise — a trip we’ll never forget. We expected chilly, gray days, but instead we were blessed with more sunshine than we ever imagined and comfortable temperatures that made exploring a joy. Cruises often get the...
If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ve probably seen my posts about how what we eat impacts our skin—and really, our whole body. Our cells are constantly regenerating, and they need real nourishment to thrive. But today, sugar and ultraprocessed foods are...
Lee and I had this last night with fish. It was fairly simple to make and extremely tasty. "A bright and healthy side dish bursting with summer flavor. Pesto potato salad with green beans is loaded with good-for-you ingredients, the perfect alternative to a...
Lee says this one is a keeper! We had it last night for dinner and I made plenty for tonight too. It was easy to make and full of taste! Enjoy this recipe from Recipe Runner
August is the perfect time for a tune-up—because a smoother ride starts with balance. We’re in that in-between season—summer’s still hanging on, but you can already feel the shift. August has that new year energy—a sense of reset and rhythm, especially...
I made this for dinner the other night and it was really good. I love ginger. My recipe I used is from strecipes.com and I went back to find and I couldn't. But this recipe from Munchin with Maddie is very similar. "It is vibrant, flavorful quinoa edamame salad...
In 2008, I was 30 and alone.I had just finished grad school, was struggling to find a teaching job, and was working part-time at Sylvan Learning Center. I spent my spare time volunteering at the animal shelter, gently petting the sick cats. Loneliness crept in...
I made this last week and it was extremely delicious and very colorful. "It is quick, easy, filled with plenty of veggies, and has a delcious homemade sauce!" We added it over quinoa but you could add it over rice. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I did....
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