If wild blueberries aren’t part of your eating regimen, what are you waiting for? One way to battle the woes of the world and the stresses of life is to eat healthy and take care of one’s body. I love a delicious, nutritious smoothie, especially those that are easy to whip up in a few[Read More…]
Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie
10 Things to Smile About: February 2020
Intentionally naming 10 things that made me smile during a month’s time is something that keeps me forging ahead. It’s easy to get bogged down in the negative woes of the world and our own personal narratives, but each month as I scroll through the photos of my phone, I find plenty for which I[Read More…]
Pros and cons of a solo parenting vacay
A couple summers ago, the boys and I spent four days in sunny Orlando. It was sort of a last minute trip idea. I was originally supposed to go on a girls’ beach trip but childcare fell through and ultimately it was God giving me a big fat wink because I wouldn’t trade our time[Read More…]
Stream of consciousness Friday: When life feels heavy
It feels like a day for a stream of consciousness post. I’ve set my timer for ten minutes. I’m going to let my mind move to my fingers and my fingers move to the keys. This week started the season of Lent. Back in the day, I’d use these 40 days to give up something[Read More…]
Healthy & yummy skillet frittata
Lately there’s nothing I enjoy more than a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning where I can relax, drink coffee and make a yummy breakfast or brunch for those I love. I get bored eating scrambled eggs all the time so it’s fun to get creative with frittatas, scramblers and omelets. I’ve also been using my[Read More…]
How to save money on food in New York City
Planning a trip to New York City? Read on to learn how you can save big bucks on food. Recently we visited NYC for a children’s book writing conference. With flights, registration and hotel, there wasn’t a huge budget left over for food. And while we dined out a few times, we also discovered several[Read More…]