I never thought I would be a solo vacationer, but I have learned to love it. The freedom to do what you want is unparalleled. Though it can be lonely if you allow yourself to think that way, it can be better than travelling with others in many ways. My trip to Oahu in Feb… Read More Solo Tripping- Oahu Edition
When I was a little girl, people would ask me if I wanted to be an artist when I grew up because I was always painting and creating. I would get almost offended, and reply exuberantly, ” I am an artist!” As I became an adult and went into my first college art class, leaving… Read More I am an artist
Men are inherently seen as independent, but there’s a lot of room to grow for women to be seen that way. Society often sees women as weaker, and it is hard to not buy into some of the reasoning. It can be a little scary to travel alone or even be alone in certain places.… Read More I am an independent woman
This recipe is a little unconventional because I didn’t measure some things. If you can cook using “best judgement” it will work out for you. I think it is delicious! 2 containers of baby bella mushrooms (made about 4-5 cups of chopped mushrooms)3 heads of broccoli4 cups of chicken bone brothDecent amount of salt1tsp thyme1tsp… Read More Cream of Broccoli Mushroom Soup
Ingredients: 2 Russet Potatoes 6 Poblano Peppers- Roasted in the oven at 450 degrees for 20-30 min, skins removed after roasting. 1 sweet onion- separated in halves 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tsp salt (or more to taste) ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tbs cumin 1 bay leaf 1 can sweet corn ¼ cup flour… Read More Creamy Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup
Traveling is more important to me than having a big house. More important to me than owning a fancy car or wearing designer clothes. When it comes to spending lavish amounts of money, for me, it is always on traveling. 7 Nights in the Caribbean I had a trip to Florida Keys in February 2018… Read More 7 Nights in The Caribbean
School Daze- The Struggle is Real Being a parent is rewarding. It is the most amazing and most fulfilling part of my life. But parenting is also a LOT of work. It is not always pretty, and I am sure you would agree that school mornings are some of the most stressful moments of the… Read More School Daze
Dental Care- The Organic Choice Click below to watch me try hilariously to tell you all about the natural oral care products I use.
Busy Mom Life When my daughter is home, I spend my time driving her to and from her private school, toting her to activities, cooking, cleaning and helping with homework. There’s also my job which, in real estate, means sometimes you are working on weekend, late nights and whenever your clients need help. Let’s just… Read More My Summer Weight Loss Journey
I am a vegetarian and always struggle with the fact that a majority of “meatless” substitutes are made of wheat. I have come up with a great alternative that is packed with protein and is much healthier. My main ingredient is amaranth. This is a grain similar to quinoa but packs an even heavier amount… Read More Vegan and Gluten Free Breakfast Patties