I love a good breakfast hash. Last week, I put together this puppy for the hubs, and it was a huge hit. Hash is basically a mixture of chunked-up meat and potatoes. I grew up eating that canned corned beef hash that looks more like wet dog food than a proper breakfast. My mom hated …
Whether you are married 20 years with kids or fresh out of college and just starting your adult life, if you are a woman, then you need to read this book: Friendships Don’t Just Happen!: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of GirlFriends by Shasta Nelson. Shasta talks about how people come in and …
Hate chores? Me too. Sometimes it can be very satisfying to clean your house when you have the time; but there is the kicker – when do you have the time? Chores are necessary, mundane tasks that keep you from doing the things that enrich your life. Personally, I would rather be hiking ridges, diving …
I love a good sandwich. And I have this thing where I feel like putting sprouts on a sandwich makes it fancy and more delicious. (I don’t know, I’m weird.) Homemade sandwiches can often seem boring and taste bland. It is way more fun to go to your favorite deli and have someone else make …
“Finish your broccoli,” my mother would say at the dinner table when I was a kid. Noticing that my mother’s plate did not contain broccoli, I would ask, “But, where is your broccoli, Mommy?” Without hesitation, Mommy replied, “I ate mine in the kitchen while I was cooking.” Years later, I found out that was a …
A quick shout-out to my girl Suzie Stercho for working hard on her website, Well-Woman. Suzie is a registered nurse, health guru, hilarious and service-oriented person, and has the most enthusiasm for life out of anyone I have ever known. Her energy truly transcends space and time, as she easily inspires those around her to …
We all go through a phase where we blame our parents for the negative aspects of who we are and where we are (or are not) in our lives. Though it’s useful to reflect on the past, it’s not helpful to continue blaming. When we consistently blame others, we entrap ourselves and give other people …
Earlier this morning, I SnapChatted a friend that I wanted a doughnut. I usually do not crave doughnuts; but for some reason, it sounded so good at the time. My friend responded with a SnapChat of a chocolate smoothie she just made. She said she also wanted a doughnut, but made the smoothie instead. That was …
I notice as I get older that my body changes in ways I do not expect. One change is the relentless accumulation of fat on my outer thighs. I never noticed this as a “problem area” before, but it seems that my body prefers to keep a little pooch there as a just-in-case fund. This is …
I love my husband dearly. He is a smart, funny, independent man. He is a hard worker, and he doesn’t slack with regard to his responsibilities. That being said, his attitude towards food leaves something to be desired. If I didn’t feed him, he would eat fast food every day for every meal. He is …
