Besides their adorable appearance, succulents have been called the plants that are perfect for those that have less than stellar reputations for keeping greenery alive. As a plant novice with a toddler that was eager to test out her green thumb, I thought a succulent would be perfect. She picked it out and we named it Phillip. And Phillip lasted only a few weeks. So, a year has passed since our last succulent, and since then, she continues to notice...
April 26, 2016
5 Tips to Care For Your {Indoor} Succulents
April 15, 2016
Shrimp + Veggie Quinoa Bowl
I’m a fan of quick and easy meals. I also started to realize that sometimes I cook quick and easy meals that make my family say “no way.” It’s not my fight right now {they will get veggies a million other ways} so I will continue to enjoy these meals by myself. Single portion cooking commence! No need to share. I didn’t want to anyway … This meal is ideal for lunchtime, and it’s just for you!...
April 13, 2016
The Next Chapter
Regardless if she is single or partnered, with or without children, with one job forever or embarking on her fifth adventure, a woman’s life evolves rapidly, writing chapter after chapter after chapter. And before long, her in-progress memoir compiled an innumerable amount of pages. Lessons learned. Loses and gains. Happiness and tragedies. It’s beautiful. No part of her world would remain unchanged as life moves on. And as one chapter closes, another opens. I’m ready to move to the next chapter...
January 21, 2016
Mom Brain
If you haven’t used the excuse, I’m sure you’ve heard someone else say, “Oh, mom brain!” The Breakwomb did a hilarious skit with mom brain, and I’ll do the favor of sharing it with you right now … I’ll give you a moment to compose yourself after that amazingness. “Mom brain” has been getting moms out of missing the peanut butter in that peanut butter and jelly sandwich for years. This phrase is often code for “overworked-forgetful-whoa-man-that-still-does-it-all-but-still-forgetful.” In other words, it’s not...
January 6, 2016
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce
I’m a chocolate nut. Also, if you don’t remember, I can’t get enough of any {and all} frozen treats. The time of year does not matter. Clearly. As I post this ice cream recipe during the month of January. This recipe is delicious and simple. I snagged the base of the ice cream recipe from my grandma’s ever-so-faithful Betty Crocker’s Cookbook but with a few updates {since I’ll be using the Kitchen Aid standing mixer ice cream maker attachment and...