Jeff’s birthday is today, so the boys and I are planning a festive little celebration for him. There might be cupcakes involved too. I’m also hoping to finalize our Summer vacation plans. It’s hard to believe that next week is the last week of school for us, but I’m looking forward to embracing a slower Summer pace. Here are a few links from near and far: Planning … Continue reading Hello weekend!
On a quaint corner in historic Lafayette Square sits Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery, a charming, micro-creamery that has taken dessert to a whole new level. First, the ice cream comes in two categories: Naughty (alcohol-infused) and Nice (Non-alcohol), each handcrafted in small batches using only the finest 100% all natural ingredients. Second, with decadent flavor combinations such as Strawberry with Balsamic and White Pepper, Maple Bourbon with Salted Candied Pecans, … Continue reading Clementine’s Creamery and Revive Thrift Shop
What are your plans this weekend? I’m going to an all-day creative conference tomorrow at the historic and beautiful Lumen. I normally shy away from events like these, because it means leaving my comfort zone and embracing my socially awkward self, but I’m going to push through in the hopes of meeting other creative types. I’m excited, and a little nervous too. Since I’ll be indoors all … Continue reading Hello weekend!
I have a serious sweet tooth. I’ve never met a chocolate dessert that I have not inhaled. For Mother’s Day, my 8yo wrote down that I like smoothies and chocolate. He knows me so well. This cacao and almond butter smoothie tastes ‘desserty,’ (I know grammar police, not a word) because it’s both decadent and delicious. It feels like I’m cheating, but with something really healthy – so … Continue reading Cacao & Almond Butter Smoothie
“Beauty products should contribute to your health, not compromise it.” – Tata Harper I’m in the process of transitioning my makeup and skin care routine over to all natural, non-toxic products. It’s been a slow, and somewhat frustrating and expensive journey, as I have discovered through online reviews, research and good ol’ trial and error which products work and which simply do not. Along the way, one brand … Continue reading Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser
“We are born of love; Love is our mother.” – Rumi Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, and mother figures, who are with us and who we carry in our hearts, today and everyday. Here are a few links from near and far. Do you say this? A call for women everywhere to say what they really mean. There’s no such thing as other people’s … Continue reading Hello weekend! Mother’s Day Edition
Mother’s Day is May 8th. To help my family alleviate any stress and sleepless nights they may have lying awake, racking their heads trying to figure out how to make this Mother’s Day simply A-W-E-S-O-M-E, I decided to help by putting together a simple list of things my family can do that would bring me great joy, possibly even tears of joy, this Mother’s Day. Sleep – … Continue reading What I Really Want This Mother’s Day
What are your weekend plans? We’re off to camp. My two school-aged boys love to camp, and I’ve slowly warmed up to it over the years. It helps that s’mores are involved too. I really enjoy being outdoors. It’s the lack of sleep I don’t like. I mean, am I the only one that sleeps with one eye open thinking every little noise at night is a serial killer lurking … Continue reading Hello weekend!
Creamy, dreamy, simple and sweet. That about sums up this smoothie. It has only four ingredients and just the right amount of ‘greens to sweets’ ratio to make it healthy and satisfy your sweet tooth. (Although if you’re craving chocolate, this probably won’t help. I’ve tried.) Makes 1 8-10 oz. smoothie Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 cups frozen mango 1 cup fresh baby kale* leaves 1 cup toasted coconut … Continue reading Green Dream Smoothie
What are your weekend plans? We’re two weeks in to soccer season, so we’ll be rooting and cheering for our boys’ teams. The weather is supposed to be sunny and 70’s, so I hope to do a bit of gardening, something I’ve just recently started to enjoy. We have a much-needed date night planned, and I’m excited to get out of my yoga pants and … Continue reading Hello weekend!
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